José González López - 2025 Cedar - Madagascar rosew. No.317 64 cm

About the luthier

José González López was born in Órgiva (Granada) in 1961. At the age of 28, José started his guitar-making apprenticeship in Antonio Marin Montero’s and José Marin Plazuelo’s workshop. It is under the guidance of the two great masters that he built his first guitars, and his craft still carries the unmistakable character of Antonio Marin Montero’s philosophy. Jose Gonzalez Lopez’s guitars sound powerful and very dynamic with a quick response.

About the guitar

This brand-new guitar by José González López, one of the most respected luthiers in Granada, truly embodies the essence of the Granada school of guitar making. Having studied under the legendary Antonio Marín Montero, José has developed his own sound ideal, deeply rooted in the Granada tradition yet marked by a distinct personal voice. The guitar is lively and responsive, with bright, vibrant trebles. It carries the crisp attack typical of southern Spanish guitars, while the cedar soundboard adds warmth and lyricism to the upper register. The basses are dry, crunchy, and well-defined, providing a solid foundation for the guitar’s overall tonal palette. In addition, the instrument is rich in tonal color, allowing the player to explore a wide range of expressive possibilities.