1928 Francisco Simplicio SP/SW
Year | 1928 |
Top | Spruce |
Back & Sides | Satinwood |
Scale Length | 650 mm |
Nut width | 50 mm |
Finish | French Polish |
Country | Spain |
Luthier | Francisco Simplicio |

The famous 'sound' of Simplicio is perhaps the most unique of the great makers of the twentieth century - it has a very "old-world" charm, and players of these guitars often remark how they are transported psychologically to another world when playing a Simplicio. The sound of this Simplicio is particularly magnificent - great depth to every note up the entire register with a big bottom-end and lyrical trebles. This effect is enhanced due to its being fitted with a wooden "tornavoz" - a conical tube attached to the soundhole, which adds a sonic boom to the bottom end and gives the trebles a brilliant clarity. In addition to the beautiful and ornate carving and inlay work, the materials are striking - most notably it is built from a set of gorgeous and rarely used satinwood for the back and sides. Overall, a highly desirable guitar from this famous builder.
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