Prize-Winning Guitars from the VII Antonio Marin Montero Competition

The VII Antonio Marin Montero Guitar Building Competition, held from July 30 to August 1 in Granada, Spain, once again brought together the world’s most talented luthiers. Renowned as one of the guitar-making community’s most prestigious events, this competition continues to celebrate and elevate the artistry and skill of contemporary luthiers. We would like to extend our gratitude to Vicente Coves and the European Guitar Foundation for their exceptional organization of this year’s competition.

We are excited to announce that each of the winning guitars from this year’s competition has made its way to our showroom and is now available on the GSI website. Each instrument is a testament to the unique vision and skill of its maker, ready to be explored and appreciated by musicians and collectors alike.

Classica Guitar Category

1st Prize - 2024 Hironori Fukuda SP/AR (Japan)

2nd Prize - 2024 Eduardo Bossa SP/IN (Colombia)

3rd Prize - 2024 Darío García CD/AR (Spain)

Flamenco Guitar Category

1st Prize - 2024 Gao Yi SP/CY (China)

2nd Prize - 2024 Darío García SP/CY (Spain)

3rd Prize - 2024 Rojas & Sanzol SP/CY (Italy)

Each of these guitars is a beautiful example of fine lutherie, and we invite you to explore them on our website. You'll find photos, sound samples, and detailed descriptions that capture the craftsmanship and tonal qualities of these award-winning instruments.