Yulong Guo is a Chinese classical guitar maker in Guangzhou who has built guitars since 1983. Known for his double-top concert models, he returned to traditional building in 2018 with his "Granada" model, which won second prize at the 2nd Antonio Marín Montero Guitar Building Competition in Granada, Spain.
At a Glance
- Workshop: Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
- Building since: 1983
- Double-top models: "Chamber Concert" and "Philharmonic", after the soundboard designs of Antonius Müller
- Traditional models: "Granada" and "Torres SE 124"
- Award: Second prize, Antonio Marín Montero competition, Granada, 2018
A Reputation for Double Tops
Yulong Guo has been building guitars since 1983 and earned a solid reputation for high-quality double-top guitars, from student instruments to concert models. His "Chamber Concert" combines a Nomex-cored double top with an arched, unbraced back and a raised fingerboard in the style of Thomas Humphrey's "Millennium"; his "Philharmonic" is his top-of-the-line concert double top, based on the soundboard designs of Antonius Müller.
Return to Tradition
Like most makers, Yulong began with traditional guitars before turning to double tops. At the 2018 Musikmesse in Frankfurt he was able to examine an authentic Antonio de Torres guitar, which had a profound effect on him, and after playing a guitar by his good friend Gabriele Lodi he decided to return to his roots. He designed a top-quality traditional concert model for the competition in Granada that summer – the "Granada", with a Romanillos-inspired rosette of Moorish columns – and it won second prize.
The "Torres SE 124"
In 2025 Yulong added a model closely based on the second-epoch Torres of 1888 numbered SE 124, offered with maple back and sides like the original as well as in cypress and Indian rosewood – lightly built guitars that bring the feel and sound of a vintage Torres within reach of many players.
Yulong Guo Guitars at GSI
Many Yulong Guo 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 Yulong Guo?
A Chinese classical guitar maker in Guangzhou, building since 1983, known for his double tops and his prize-winning "Granada" model.
What prize did Yulong Guo win?
Second prize at the 2nd Antonio Marín Montero Guitar Building Competition in Granada, Spain, in 2018, with his "Granada" model.
