Description
Hermanos Conde 1975 Faustino Conde Flamenco Guitar – A Legendary Flamenca Blanca from the Golden Era
The Hermanos Conde 1975 Faustino Conde Flamenco Guitar is a rare treasure from one of the most iconic names in Spanish guitar making. Built by the master Faustino Conde himself, this instrument represents the pinnacle of the famed Conde sound — the sound that defined an entire generation of flamenco.
The Conde brothers — Faustino, Julio, and Mariano — began their careers under the guidance of the legendary Domingo Esteso, whose influence shaped their artistry. After Esteso’s passing, the brothers continued his legacy under the label Sobrinos de Domingo Esteso, eventually developing their own distinctive style during the 1960s.
Their guitars gained worldwide fame when Paco de Lucía adopted them as his signature instruments in the late 1960s and early 1970s. From that moment on, the Conde sound — deep, powerful basses and crystalline, singing trebles — became the benchmark for flamenco guitars. In countless vintage TV recordings from that era, nearly every young guitarist could be seen playing a Conde.
Among the three brothers, Faustino Conde was known as the technical and tonal genius — the driving force behind the greatest Conde guitars ever built. His instruments remain some of the most sought-after flamenco guitars in the world.
Construction & Specifications
This Hermanos Conde 1975 Faustino Conde Flamenco Guitar was handcrafted with the finest materials:
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Top: Cedar
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Back & Sides: Premium cypress
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Neck: Spanish cedar
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Fingerboard: Ebony
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Scale length: 664 mm
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Nut width: 52 mm
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Action; 2.8 mm E and 2.2 mm e at the 12th fret
It has been meticulously set up and plays effortlessly. The action is low, the neck is perfectly straight, and the balance between power and comfort is ideal — it truly feels like the guitar plays itself.
This Hermanos Conde 1975 Faustino Conde Flamenco Guitar delivers the quintessential flamenco blanca tone — explosive, responsive, and full of soul. The basses are bold and resonant, the mids are lively and woody, and the trebles sing with clarity and brilliance. The guitar produces that unmistakable bark and percussive attack that flamenco players crave, yet can also produce sweet lyrical tones with great dynamic range.
It has been played professionally, showing some honest wear and a few professional repairs, including a clean refret and a modified bridge with a double-hole tie block for added punch and sustain. Structurally it is in excellent condition and ready for many more years of music.
Owning this Hermanos Conde 1975 Faustino Conde Flamenco Guitar is not just about possessing a fine instrument — it’s about holding a piece of flamenco heritage. This guitar captures the golden age of Spanish craftsmanship, the sound that inspired legends like Paco de Lucía, Vicente Amigo, and Tomatito.
It comes with a quality hard-shell case for protection.
A powerful, soulful, and historically significant flamenco guitar — a true masterpiece from the hands of Faustino Conde, one of Spain’s greatest luthiers.
















