Elegant 1927 Simplicio guitar

Watch this elegant 1927 Simplicio guitar in action by clicking on this YouTube link. To read the lovely comments on Aaron Green’s Facebook post, click on the logo in the upper right corner. Aaron comments on the unparalleled quality of Simplicio’s incredible design and execution. The video has more photos and details.

Francisco Simplicio from Barcelona is one of the early greats of lutherie after Torres. His fabulous design and technical mastery thereof show him to be a passionate artist of his time. Barcelona was a center of Art Nouveau second only to Paris. Home of Gaudí, Miró and Picasso, it also boasted advanced city planning such as the Eixample neighborhood. Vintage guitars from this era are rare and highly sought after.

You can buy this guitar at Vintage Classical Guitars. Please read more about my collaboration with Aaron Green here.