Fernando Moreno is a Spanish classical guitar maker who works in Alcalá de Guadaíra, just outside Seville. Trained in Granada by Antonio Ariza, Juan García Fernández and the Díaz family workshop, he builds guitars with a lively, unmistakably southern Spanish sound.
At a Glance
- Workshop: Alcalá de Guadaíra (Seville), Andalucía, Spain
- Training: Antonio Ariza and Juan García Fernández in Granada; the family workshop of Francisco Manuel Díaz, with Víctor Díaz
- Influences: Domingo Esteso and Santos Hernández, among the great makers of the past
- Known for: lively, fast, warm concert guitars with a southern Spanish character
A Guitar Maker near Seville
Fernando lives and works in Alcalá de Guadaíra, a town just outside of Seville, deep in the heart of Andalucía, birthplace and home of flamenco.
His origins as a guitar maker began in Granada, when Antonio Ariza encouraged him to build on his own after seeing the quality of his work while Fernando was assisting in the guitar shop of Valeriano Bernal. Under the tutelage of both Antonio Ariza and Juan García Fernández, he built his first guitar, and he later entered the family workshop of Francisco Manuel Díaz, where he fine-tuned his skills in all aspects of construction, from the cutting of the wood to the finishing with shellac – largely with the support of Francisco’s son, Víctor Díaz.
Fernando Moreno on Guitar Making
In this video, Fernando talks about the art and philosophy behind his guitars.
Fernando Moreno Guitars at GSI
GSI is very pleased to be Fernando’s exclusive dealer in the USA. You’ll find guitars currently in stock by clicking the “Guitars In Stock” button in the header of this page as well as earlier examples in our Museum by clicking the “Guitars In Museum” button.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where does Fernando Moreno build his guitars?
In Alcalá de Guadaíra, just outside Seville, in Andalucía, Spain.
Who trained Fernando Moreno?
Antonio Ariza and Juan García Fernández in Granada, followed by the family workshop of Francisco Manuel Díaz, with the support of Víctor Díaz.
What do Fernando Moreno guitars sound like?
Lively and fast, with a rich, plump body to every note and clear separation – very southern Spanish in character.
