Manuel Adalid (b. 1951) is a second generation luthier, and head luthier at Esteve. He is widely respected in Spain as one of the best, most experimental, and innovative guitar makers in Spain. Although the Esteve makes production guitars, Manuel Adalid maintains his own workshop within Esteve, where he carries on experiments and personally makes the guitars that he sells under his own name. This model is a copy of a Antonio Torres (1817-1892) flamenco guitar, and captures more than a little of the character of the original. Made with German spruce and Spanish cypress, with a Torres rosette, and clear tap plate, this model is built exclusively for Zavaletas. It is a real cannon, with a great rasp and growl. It possess trebles that are focused, wonderfully clear, and truly sing. The mid-range is outstanding, and the the basses match and balance the other strings perfectly. This is just the kind of guitar that I love.