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“La Argentina” in Paris and the Guitar of José Luis Montón
We went to the Fundación Juan March invited by our friend José Luis Montón, to enjoy a marvellous show: "La Argentina" in Paris, ballets by Óscar Esplá and Ernesto Halffter", included in the cycle Teatro Musical de Cámara directed by the brilliant Antonio Najarro. The...
History of the Segovia model, by Amalia Ramírez
Hello, I am Amalia Ramírez, and today I would like to share with you the fascinating story of the Segovia model, one of the most precious jewels of Guitarras Ramirez. This model is not only significant for its quality and sound, but also for its deep connection with...
Puntadas Históricas
Historical hints (C.10): Ramírez and flamenco
The romance between Ramírez guitar makers and flamenco dates back, as long as my family memory can remember, at the time of my great-grandfather José Ramírez I; when the flamenco guitarists of his time (the end of 1800) asked him to make a guitar with enough power to...
Historical Hints (C.9): Studio Guitars
When my great-grand father, José Ramírez I, opened his shop in 1882, he did not only sell the guitars done in his workshop (there were different prices according to the complexity of its construction and the quality of the materials) but he also sold a selection of...
Guitarrería Ramírez
Building guitars inside the historic Ramirez workshop
Learn more about Ramirez Guitars through its historic workshop, where the tradition of craftsmanship has been passed down through generations. Since its foundation, Ramírez guitars have been used by the best guitarists in the world, and within this workshop, each...
Factories and Guitar Workshop
On some labels and stamps of my great-grandfather José Ramírez I and my great-granduncle Manuel Ramírez, the name of guitar factory appears. This makes sense if we take into account that the word factory comes from the latin factory, which means art or craft, artisan...
Curiosidades
Sabicas and Segovia Models (Sherry Brenner and 2nd guitars)
Between the 1950s and the 1970s, my father, José Ramírez III, bought large quantities of wood in logs and, very especially, of Brazilian rosewood, which, when cut, was selected from among the first (1st) quality cuts and those that, for not complying with the...
This is not a criticism: a visit and a reflection.
I am writing this article as a consequence of a trip and a publication in our networks. I never thought that a pleasure visit, which was intended to satisfy my curiosity, would lead to so much and for so little, so here I am once again making demands and insisting,...
Eventos y noticias
II Guitar Festival 2025: An Unforgettable Rendezvous in Madrid
In March a new edition of the II Festival de la Guitarra 2025 will take place in Madrid, an event that brings together musicians, enthusiasts and lovers of the flamenco guitar. During this festival, a wide range of activities will be offered, including concerts and...
The role of women in guitar making
Since ancient times, women have played a fundamental role in guitar making, although historically their work has been limited to varnishing with gomalac varnish. However, women have rarely been recognised as guitar makers. A relevant example is that of Concepción...
Entrevistas
The officers of José Ramirez III
The story of Ramírez Guitars cannot be told without talking about the journeymen who have passed through its workshops over the years. From the earliest days of the company, these talented craftsmen selected and trained by the Ramírez family have been the backbone of...
Amalia Ramírez on RTVE, programme ‘¿Quién es quién?
In the RTVE programme ‘¿Quién es quién?’, Amalia Ramírez gives us an exclusive look at the workshop of the Ramírez Guitars. This episode is a gem for guitar and music lovers, as it gives us an in-depth insight into the creation process of the legendary Ramírez family...
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Joan Manuel Serrat with a white flamenca by Ramírez
An unforgettable concert at the Teatre de l'Aliança del Poble Nou In 1974, Joan Manuel Serrat gave one of the most memorable concerts of his career at the Teatre de l’Aliança del Poble Nou in Barcelona. This live recital captured the essence of the Catalan...
Tribute to Oscar Ghiglia in Ravenna
On September 13th, I arrived at Milan Airport, where I was greeted by Pietro Camera, representative of Guitarras Ramírez in Italy. We visited Gino, where we discussed the Segovia guitar and the reason we use shellac varnish, unless a specific request is made to apply...