Marcelo Barbero (1904-1956) was trained by José Ramirez II. When Santos Hernandez died in 1943,  his widow asked Marcelo to complete some guitars that Santos left unfinished. Although Santos had been very secretive, Barbero was equally astute-- and the flamenco guitars he built after this are magical. This guitar offers everything professional players demand in a fine flamenco guitar: its trebles signs, its basses are crips. It projects and has great power, a true flamenco rasp, and notes that sizzle. It is set up prefectly--with a low, fast action that makes for great playablity.

This Marcelo Barbero Model Especial is being made for us exclusively by the Hermanos Sanchis Lopez. Thiis model represents their best work, and as such the label is signed. It is made with master grade woods, french polished, and fitted with high quality tuners. Unfortunately, this particular guitar suffered some slight damage in shipping-- a couple of hairline cracks on the bottom of the guitar (see photo). Although these have been expertly repaired, we cannot sell this guitar as new, and so have listed it in our used guitar listings at significant discount. We have a new, undamaged one available in flamenco guitar listings.