Tezanos-Pérez guitars were built in Madrid from 1991 to 2005 by Mariano Tezanos and Teodoro Pérez, two veterans of the José Ramírez III workshop, in their own shop at Calle Vicente Camarón 14. Their classical and flamenco guitars – including the "Maestro" and "Concierto" models – combine stunning materials with the big Madrid sound both makers learned at Ramírez.
Tezanos-Pérez at a Glance
- Workshop: Calle Vicente Camarón 14, Madrid, Spain
- Years: 1991 to April 2005
- Makers: Mariano Tezanos Castro (b. 1949) and Teodoro Pérez (b. 1952)
- Training: both in the José Ramírez III workshop
- Models: "Maestro", "Concierto" and flamenco guitars, including a "Negra"
- Label: "M. Tezanos Pérez – Constructores de Guitarras – Madrid"
Two Veterans of the José Ramírez III Workshop
Mariano Tezanos Castro was born in Madrid in 1949, into a family of guitar makers – his father, the first Mariano Tezanos, was a respected maker of the Madrid school in the 1950s. After finishing his studies in 1963 Mariano went to work with José Ramírez III as an apprentice, and in 1984 he began building his own instruments inside the Ramírez shop, signed "MTC No. 10".
Teodoro Pérez was born in 1952 in the province of Soria and moved to Madrid while still very young. In 1966 he began his apprenticeship in the Ramírez workshop, where he built guitars, lutes, bandurrias and mandolins and met great maestros such as Andrés Segovia and Narciso Yepes. In 1970 he qualified as First Official and stamped the guitars he made with his initials, GPM.
Tezanos-Pérez Guitars, 1991–2005
In 1991 the two Ramírez veterans teamed up and built guitars together under the name "Tezanos-Pérez", in a workshop of their own in Madrid; their labels give the address Calle Vicente Camarón 14. Their guitars have the big Madrid-style sound of their Ramírez years – very well balanced, with clear, singing trebles and rich, robust basses with great sustain – and they were often made with beautiful CSA rosewood. Some, like the "Concierto", have the sides lined with cypress inside for added power and warmth.
Separate Workshops after 2005
In April 2005 Mariano and Teodoro parted ways amicably and each set up his own shop. Mariano built his "Maestro" under his own name at Calle Vicente Camarón 19, working with his nephew Sergio Tezanos (see Mariano & Sergio Tezanos). Teodoro went on to build with his family – his son Sergio Pérez, his daughter Beatriz and his son-in-law Marco Tejeda (see Teodoro Pérez).
Tezanos-Pérez Guitars at GSI
Several Tezanos-Pérez guitars have passed through our doors over the years. You'll find earlier examples in our Museum by clicking the "Guitars In Museum" button in the header of this page.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who made Tezanos-Pérez guitars?
Mariano Tezanos Castro and Teodoro Pérez, two veterans of the José Ramírez III workshop, working together in Madrid.
When were Tezanos-Pérez guitars made?
From 1991 until April 2005, when the two makers parted ways and each set up his own shop.
Where was the Tezanos-Pérez workshop?
At Calle Vicente Camarón 14 in Madrid, as printed on their labels.
What do Tezanos-Pérez guitars sound like?
A big Madrid-style sound: well balanced, with clear, singing trebles and rich, robust basses with great sustain.
