MEETING ANTONIO DE TORRES

A new space to explore the art of guitar making — for all music and art lovers.

Recently, I had the privilege of visiting the Instrument Museum in Barcelona, an experience that felt like stepping into the very soul of the guitar’s history. Among the treasures I encountered were instruments that every luthier dreams of seeing, let alone holding. To have in my hands the guitar of Emilio Pujol, crafted by the legendary Antonio de Torres, was nothing short of a dream come true. I stood before three Torres guitars—two of them still playable—and I was able to take measurements, study their details, and feel the essence of their sound. Alongside them, I admired the works of Enrique García i have seen an amazing guitar made by him and other great masters, each guitar carrying the voice of a different era.

For me, this was more than just a museum visit—it was a lesson written in wood and strings. To hold these guitars, to see how they were built and how they respond, gave me new insight into the art of guitar making. These historical instruments are not just relics; they are guides, showing us what a guitar can be when crafted with vision and devotion. As a builder, I left with a deeper understanding of sound, structure, and spirit, and with renewed inspiration to create guitars that honor this tradition while carrying it forward into the present.