2026 Wolfgang Jellinghaus “Torres SE 49 - ex Tarrega” SP/MP

This 2026 Wolfgang Jellinghaus "Torres SE 49 – ex Tárrega" is a spruce and flamed maple classical guitar, a replica of the 1883 Antonio de Torres made for Francisco Tárrega, built from measurements GSI took of the original.

Francisco Tárrega's 1883 Torres SE 49

Wolfgang Jellinghaus' exploration of the work of Antonio de Torres has led him to build a selection of high-quality, but affordable, models based on original Torres instruments of different sizes and eras. This particular guitar is based on one of three Torres guitars owned by the great Francisco Tárrega – his second, in fact, which Torres made for him and completed in 1883, numbered SE 49. We purchased and sold the original guitar in 2021, and while it was in our showroom we took detailed measurements and photos, which we provided to Wolfgang Jellinghaus for this replica.

Faithful Torres Details

Wolfgang has meticulously copied every detail of the original, including flamed maple for the two-piece sides and four-piece back, the elaborate rosette and, perhaps most strikingly, the "fish" mother-of-pearl inlays in the wings of the bridge, as well as period-style tuning machines, beautiful replicas in themselves. This model also boasts an "antiqued" look in the finish, meant to represent an aged, played-in guitar.

Sound and Playability

Its slightly more compact size and lightweight build are a bit deceptive at first – once you pluck the first note, it has a huge sound, very full and robust, with great lyrical charm in the trebles and fat basses, rich in overtones across the entire register. Startlingly easy to play, its comfortable neck shape and fast response make this a true player's guitar. Hand-built in Jellinghaus' small facility in China, these are small-production, concert-level instruments made with select and beautiful materials, and entirely French polished by hand. Overall this is another very charming replica of one of classical guitar's most iconic historical instruments. At this price point these are a great value for the serious student or concert player on a limited budget.

Note: Stock photos may be used for this model listing. The exact guitar pictured may no longer be available, and may differ slightly from current inventory. Please contact us with any questions.

A Guitar Maker's Son from Dortmund

Wolfgang Jellinghaus (1951–2024) was born in Dortmund, Germany. His father, Walter Jellinghaus, was himself a guitar maker and naturally introduced the craft to Wolfgang at a young age. In 1978, Wolfgang began managing his family's retail music shop, Musik Jellinghaus GmbH, and in 1983 he created Martinez Guitars, designing their first line of guitars.

Replicas of Torres, Lacote, Hauser and Ramírez

In 2013, he set up an independent workshop in China, building guitars under the name "Milestones of Music": a small, traditional boutique workshop that specialized in making high-quality guitars in the style of such great historical makers as Lacote, Antonio de Torres, Hauser and Ramírez, among others. He later developed a new line of instruments under his own name, and with Edmund Blöchinger he refined many of his replicas and established the La Cañada line.

Exclusive to GSI in the USA

GSI is proud to be the exclusive U.S. dealer for Wolfgang Jellinghaus guitars, one of the most popular lines we've ever carried. Since Wolfgang's passing in 2024, the successors of his business have carried on the work he established (read our tribute).