This book traces two hundred years of Spanish guitar history from its origins until 1950. Ninety-five historical instruments are presented, mostly unknown, modest or luxurious, typical of an era, a repertoire but especially of a country and a culture.
We see in particular the guitars of Durán, Sanguino, Pagés, Benedid, Pernas, Torres, Santos Hernandez, Fleta. Three top French luthiers, Françoise de Ridder, Daniel Sinier and Jérôme Casanova share their passion and years of experience.