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Luis de Milán's "Pavan No.1" performed by Joseph Douglass on a 2022 Wolfgang Jellinghaus "Torres 77"
Description
This 2026 Wolfgang Jellinghaus "Torres SE 77" is a spruce and granadillo classical guitar with a short 610mm scale, modeled on an 1884 Antonio de Torres and sold in the USA exclusively at GSI.
Antonio de Torres' Short-Scale SE 77 of 1884
Wolfgang Jellinghaus explored the work of Antonio de Torres in depth, building a selection of high-quality, but affordable, models based on original Torres instruments of different sizes – both in body proportions and in string length. This one follows a smaller, short-scale Torres from 1884, numbered SE 77, and has an "antiqued" look in the finish, meant to represent an aged, played-in guitar.
Small Body, Huge Sound
Don't let its smaller size and lightweight build fool you – as soon as you pluck the first note, it has a huge sound, very full and robust, with great lyrical charm in the trebles and fat basses, and rich in overtones across the entire register. It's startlingly easy to play, too: the comfortable neck shape and fast response make this a true player's guitar.
Hand-Built in China, French Polished by Hand
Made in Jellinghaus' small facility in China, these are small-production, concert-level instruments built with select and beautiful materials, and entirely French polished by hand. Overall another very charming replica from this fine workshop, and 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.
Background
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).
Feel free to contact us with any questions. It’s what we’re here for!
