2026 Oscar Muñoz SP/ME

This 2026 Oscar Muñoz is a new classical guitar with a European spruce top and Makassar ebony back and sides, handmade in Granada, Spain, by a prize winner of the first Antonio Marín Montero competition.

Oscar Muñoz Spruce and Makassar Ebony Classical Guitar

Made with European spruce for the soundboard and a beautiful exotic set of Makassar ebony for the back and sides, this is a beautifully designed and built guitar by Oscar. For this instrument he also added a central tapering strip of ebony in the back, matched with ebony for the head veneer and the foot inlay where the sides come together at the bottom.

A Rosette Inspired by Granada’s Tilework

This all complements the striking blue & white star-shape design in the rosette, which is inspired by visual motifs seen throughout the city of Granada in the myriad of designs that grace the architecture in a vast array of tile work and flooring. According to Oscar, it follows a medieval technique native to the city of Granada called “taracea”.

Sound

The dark, chocolatey look of the guitar is matched by its sound, which has a deep, rich quality with great warmth across the entire register. Plenty of volume as well – this guitar could easily fill any sized concert hall.

Photos of this guitar taken just after completion

Oscar Muñoz: From Cabinetmaking to Guitar Making in Granada

Before pursuing guitar making as a career, Granada luthier Oscar Muñoz worked for 20 years in cabinetmaking and carpentry. This gave him a natural advantage when he turned to guitar making in 2013, when he took construction courses given by Stephen Hill and Pablo Requena.

A Circle of Young Granada Makers

Oscar also formed a close camaraderie with a group of young Granada makers and players, including Sergio Valverde, Federico Udini, and Javier and Sixto Moreno, and he is grateful for the advice and support of the Bellido family, who encouraged him early in his work.

Prize Winner in Granada

After several years of working at his craft, Oscar was awarded second prize (shared with Julia Wenzel) at the first edition of the prestigious Antonio Marín Montero Guitar Building Competition, held in Granada, Spain, in October 2017.