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24 Nov '24
Louis Panormo 1827 London
Continue readingLouis Panormo is a major luthier in the history of the guitar. He was the luthier of note in the first half of the 20th century in London. Fernando Sor as well as other virtuosos of the century played on his guitars.
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24 Nov '24
Re-varnishing of a 1963 Conde Hermanos Flamenco guitar
Continue readingConde Hermanos guitars are played by numerous famous flamenco guitarists such as Paco de Lucia or Oscar Herreo…, but also by guitarists such as Al Di Meola, Bob Dylan etc. This particular instrument was made by Faustino Conde in 1963 in Madrid.
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23 Nov '24
1865 English Romantic guitar signed Catherina Josepha Pratten
Continue readingCatherina Josepha Pratten or ‘Lady Sidney Pratten’ (1821-1895), was an influential English guitarist from the middle of the 19th century. She had among other famous students, English Princess Louise Duchess of Argyll. This guitar from 1865, dedicated to her, was originally sold by Boosey and son in London.