The Spanish Guitar 1750-1950

Camino Verde publications latest release, this book traces two hundred years of history of the Spanish guitar from its origins until 1950. Ninety-five historical instruments are presented, mostly unknown, modest or luxurious, typical of an era, a repertoire but especially a country and a culture. Included are guitars of Durán, Sanguino, Pagés, Benedid, Pernas, Torres, Santos Hernandez, Fleta, and three top French luthiers, Françoise de Ridder, Daniel Sinier and Jérôme Casanova.