Casimiro Lozano is a Spanish classical guitar maker whose workshop lies in the countryside near Rubielos Bajos, in the province of Cuenca. He learned his trade in the Vicente Carrillo workshop, took the guitars of Ignacio Fleta as his starting point and went on to develop a building system of his own; concert artists such as Göran Söllscher and Takeshi Tezuka have played his guitars. He shares the workshop with his son Víctor.
At a Glance
- Workshop: near Rubielos Bajos (Cuenca), Spain
- Building guitars: for over 30 years
- Trained: Vicente Carrillo workshop, Casasimarro (Cuenca)
- Main influence: Ignacio Fleta
- Known for: his own bracing designs; double-top guitars
- Players: Göran Söllscher, Espí Fernando, Pedro Jesús Gómez, Takeshi Tezuka
- Family: his son Víctor Lozano also builds in the workshop
From the Vicente Carrillo Workshop to Rubielos Bajos
Casimiro Lozano learned his trade in the Vicente Carrillo workshop in Casasimarro, one of the oldest guitar-making families in the province of Cuenca. He later set up his own workshop in the countryside near the village of Rubielos Bajos, also in Cuenca, where he has now been building guitars for more than three decades. Today he shares the workshop with his son Víctor, who builds his own guitars using his father's methods and under his close guidance.
Ignacio Fleta as a Starting Point
Casimiro's instruments were originally inspired by the guitars of Ignacio Fleta, and the rich, warm quality and generous resonance of the Barcelona master can still be heard in them. Over the years, though, his guitars have developed in his own style, and so has his construction: he has worked out bracing systems of his own – some of them very open, with a minimum of fan braces – and in Spain he is also well known as a maker of double-top guitars.
Played by Concert Artists
His guitars have been played by a considerable list of concert artists, including Göran Söllscher, Espí Fernando, Pedro Jesús Gómez, Takeshi Tezuka and many others.
Casimiro Lozano guitars have passed through our doors over the years. 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 is Casimiro Lozano's workshop?
In the countryside near the village of Rubielos Bajos, in the province of Cuenca, Spain.
Who influenced Casimiro Lozano?
He trained in the Vicente Carrillo workshop, and his guitars were originally inspired by those of Ignacio Fleta.
Does Casimiro Lozano work alone?
No – his son Víctor Lozano works with him and builds his own guitars using the same methods.
