Sergio Pérez is a Spanish classical guitar maker who builds in the Madrid workshop of his father, Teodoro Pérez. Born in 1980, he joined the family workshop in 1998 and makes guitars under his own name in the tradition of the Madrid school.
Sergio Pérez at a Glance
- Born: Madrid, 1980
- Workshop: the Pérez family workshop, Madrid, with his father Teodoro Pérez, his sister Beatriz Pérez and Marco Tejeda
- Training: joined his father in 1998; apprentice for fourteen years before building under his own name
- Models: named after cities in Spain, such as the "Segovia"
Born into Guitar Making
Sergio Pérez is one of those luthiers who was literally born into it. His father, Teodoro Pérez, made guitars at the Ramírez shop (his guitars are stamped GPM) for 25 years before setting out on his own, and Sergio pretty much grew up in his father's shop. From an early age he enjoyed watching his father work – he had a workbench at home, and in his free time he made guitars for himself. He officially joined his father in 1998, at the age of 18, learning both the craft of building guitars and the business of it as well.
Guitars Under His Own Name
After fourteen years as an apprentice to his father, Sergio began making his own guitars alongside him, and we are very pleased to be representing Sergio in the US. Sergio's guitars are exceptional examples of the Madrid school, as expected. He names his models after cities in Spain – the "Segovia" is named after the city, not the famous guitarist – while his brother-in-law, Marco Tejeda, names his after the neighborhoods of Madrid. When GSI President David Collett visited the workshop, he filmed the whole family at work (watch the video).
Sergio Pérez Guitars at GSI
Many Sergio Pérez 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
Who is Sergio Pérez?
A Madrid classical guitar maker, born in 1980, the son of Teodoro Pérez, who worked for 25 years in the Ramírez workshop.
Where are Sergio Pérez guitars made?
In the Pérez family workshop in Madrid, alongside his father Teodoro, his sister Beatriz and his brother-in-law Marco Tejeda.
Is the "Segovia" model named after Andrés Segovia?
No – Sergio names his models after Spanish cities, and the "Segovia" is named after the city.
