2023 Juan Hernandez Model Viviana Flamenco Guitar
2023 Juan Hernandez Model Viviana Flamenco Guitar
Make: Juan Hernandez
Model: Viviana Professional Flamenco Guitar
Model Year: 2023
Serial Number 337
Top: German Spruce
Signed and built by Alberto Hernandez (head luthier)
Back & Sides: Spanish Cypress
Scale: 650mm
Nut: 52mm
Finish: Lacquer
Tuners: Ping Well
Country of Origin: Spain
Condition: New
Location: Tucson, AZ
The Juan Hernandez Viviana model is a handmade flamenco guitar that showcases Alberto Hernandez's exceptional artistry and uncompromising standards. As a signed model, it offers concert-grade sound at an accessible price point. Every aspect of its construction, meticulously overseen by Alberto, embodies the essential qualities sought after by professional flamenco players: powerful projection, vibrant and luminous tonal character, a distinctive and rapid raspy quality, well-defined and robust bass notes, crisp and popping trebles, a strong midrange, and a low, fast setup for optimal playability.
Juan Hernandez Guitars was founded by Juan Hernandez Iranzo, who was born in 1948. He began his journey at the Francisco Esteve workshop at the age of 15, eventually becoming a certified guitar maker and later rising to the role of production manager. In 2001, he established his own workshop under the Esteve banner, creating a personal line of handcrafted classical and flamenco guitars. Following in his father's footsteps, Alberto Hernandez Monfort, born in 1979, began his apprenticeship at Esteve in 1994. After earning certification, he joined his father’s workshop. When Juan Hernandez retired, Alberto took over as production manager at Esteve and became the head luthier for Juan Hernandez Guitars, personally crafting models that carry his signature.