Conde Hermanos – Sobrinos de Domingo Esteso 1996 Flamenco Guitar

Conde Hermanos – Sobrinos de Domingo Esteso 1996 Flamenco Guitar – A truly exceptional instrument with fantastic sound

Conde Hermanos are not just guitar makers; they have arguably shaped flamenco history like no other. The three brothers, Faustino, Julio, and Mariano, initially crafted guitars for Domingo Esteso, the renowned master, and mentor during their formative years.

Following Esteso’s death, the brothers gradually developed their unique style, initially using the label Sobrinos de Domingo Esteso. The early 1960s were challenging times for selling flamenco guitars, but everything changed when the young Paco de Lucía discovered Conde at the end of the 60s and early 70s. Having previously played Ramírez, Paco embraced Conde guitars for their powerful basses and lyrical trebles, setting a new standard for flamenco guitars.

Paco de Lucía’s preference for Conde guitars inspired many, and in vintage TV recordings from the 70s, nearly every emerging guitarist can be seen playing a Conde. Faustino Conde, credited with building the classic Condes, has certainly left a lasting legacy in flamenco history.

This particular Conde Hermanos – Sobrinos de Domingo Esteso 1996 flamenco guitar is crafted with top-notch materials and exceptional craftsmanship, featuring a fine German spruce top and high-quality cypress back and sides.

The guitar delivers an exceptionally vibrant sound, reminiscent of recordings by flamenco maestros. It leaves nothing to be desired, offering a powerful and dynamic performance that delights both the player and the audience. The guitar is well set up, providing an effortless playing experience with perfect action and a straight neck. It has a 650 mm scale length and a 53 mm nut width, with an action at the 12th fret of 2.8 mm on the E string and 2.2 mm on the e string. The guitar is in good condition, with only some small amount of traces from play and use.

This Conde Hermanos – Sobrinos de Domingo Esteso 1996 flamenco guitar comes with a quality guitar case.