Domingo Esteso 1931

Original 1931 Domingo Esteso Flamenco Guitar – A Rare Treasure

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For sale: an original Domingo Esteso flamenco guitar, crafted in 1931 and featuring its original wooden pegs.

This remarkable instrument once belonged to a priest who has since passed away. I acquired it in London some time ago and carried out minor repairs to restore its playability while preserving its authenticity. It’s now ready for a new owner to experience its magic.

The guitar boasts a spruce top and Spanish cypress back and sides, with a Rio rosewood fingerboard and bridge. Its tone quality and projection are truly exceptional—one of the finest guitars I’ve ever encountered.

This rare piece also comes with its original wooden case for safekeeping.

If you’re curious to know more or would like to schedule an appointment, feel free to call or email us—or simply drop by!

This is an opportunity to own a genuine piece of flamenco history.

Dimensions

UB

277 mm

LB

367

WW 239

BL

485

TD 90

WD 93

BD

89

HL

165

HW 72

FO

50

F12 59

BS

107

85

SH

BB

138

SC

652

EE

55.7

NI

21

N9

24.5

WT

1110 g

Domingo Esteso (1882–1937) – Maestro Luthier

Domingo Esteso is a pivotal figure in Spanish guitar craftsmanship. He began as an apprentice to Manuel Ramírez, later working under Ramírez’s widow and adding his name to the labels of guitars. Collaborating with Santos Hernández and Enrique García, Esteso helped carry forward Ramírez’s legacy.

Esteso eventually opened his own workshop on Gavina Street No. 7, where his wife, Nicolasa Salamanca, applied lacquer finishes to his guitars. This was his most productive period, producing instruments of exquisite beauty and craftsmanship that remain highly valued today. Many were sold internationally, notably in Argentina, due to economic challenges in Spain.

In 1926, his nephews Faustino and Mariano Conde joined his workshop, learning the art of luthiery under his guidance. Esteso’s career ended with his passing in 1937, during the Spanish Civil War, due to a respiratory illness. Despite wartime hardships, his legacy continued, influencing generations of luthiers and preserving his reputation as a master craftsman.