1999 Paulino Bernabe "Concierto" CD/CSAR

Built in the famous old workshop at Cuchilleros in the center of Madrid (before relocating to the Loto location), this is a classic-sounding and playing Bernabe concert guitar. As is typical from this period, it features striking materials, and is appointed with some beautiful inlay work, particularly in the rosette and top purfling. Sound is big, hearty and full, yet very balanced and clear at the same time. The guitar plays and sounds fantastic, and has a huge, bold sound that earned Bernabe a reputation for making guitars with great power.