Bernardo Romero is a classical guitar maker in San Diego, California, and the eldest grandson of Pepe Romero. He built his first guitar under Juan Miguel Carmona in Granada and his uncle, Pepe Romero Jr., in San Diego.
At a Glance
- Workshop: San Diego, California, USA
- Family: Eldest grandson of Pepe Romero; nephew of Pepe Romero Jr.
- First guitar: 2013, begun with Juan Miguel Carmona in Granada, finished with Pepe Romero Jr.
- Players: Pepe Romero, at the Rheingau and Schleswig-Holstein music festivals
Growing Up among Guitars
Bernardo Romero has been surrounded by guitar playing since birth, and he grew up watching his uncle, Pepe Romero Jr., transform beautiful woods into magnificent guitars. From early childhood he was talented in both guitar playing and wood carving, but his love of guitar making led him to become a professional luthier.
From Granada to San Diego
He began his first guitar under the tutelage of Juan Miguel Carmona in Granada, Spain, and completed it in San Diego with his uncle; that guitar, labeled No. 1 in 2013, carries a handwritten thank-you to both teachers. From the beginning Bernardo's guitars have been concert instruments, used by internationally acclaimed virtuosos – his grandfather Pepe Romero has played them at the Rheingau and Schleswig-Holstein Music Festivals.
Bernardo Romero Guitars at GSI
Bernardo Romero guitars have been coming to us since 2017. 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
Who is Bernardo Romero?
A classical guitar maker in San Diego and the eldest grandson of Pepe Romero, trained by Juan Miguel Carmona and Pepe Romero Jr.
Who plays Bernardo Romero guitars?
His grandfather Pepe Romero has played them at the Rheingau and Schleswig-Holstein music festivals.
