Paulino Bernabe - 2020 - Imperial

About the luthier

Paulino Bernabé Sr. (* July 2, 1932 in Madrid, † May 10, 2007 in Madrid) ranks among the most distinguished Spanish luthiers of the twentieth century. After beginning his career in the 1950s in the workshop of José Ramírez III, he founded his own workshop in 1969. From the 1980s onward, he worked in close collaboration with his son, Paulino Bernabé Jr., who has continued and expanded the legacy. Bernabé guitars are known for their sophisticated craftsmanship and rich tonal palette and are played by numerous renowned artists, including Thibaut Garcia, winner of the 2016 Guitar Foundation of America competition.

About the guitar

The 2020 Paulino Bernabé Imperial model represents the pinnacle of the workshop’s production, featuring the most carefully selected tonewoods and the highest level of craftsmanship. This guitar is built with a cedar top and Madagascar rosewood back and sides, delivering a dense, expressive tone with strong projection. The “X” bracing contributes to its immediate responsiveness and enhances the overall tonal richness. The low E resonance adds foundation to the bass register, while the trebles are bright and rounded, with enough headroom for dynamic shaping. Aesthetically and acoustically, this guitar stands as a concert-grade instrument, ideally suited for the demands of professional performance.

Condition

As a pre-love instrument, this guitar is in excellent condition, showing only minimal playing wear.