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Many of the people who visit our shop at Calle de la Paz, number 8, ask us the same question: where can I listen to guitar music or enjoy a good flamenco show in Madrid? The question carries more weight than it seems. Although institutional support for Spanish guitar...
If you are turning 18 this year, you are in luck. The Spanish Ministry of Culture has launched the new edition of the Bono Cultural Joven 2026 (Youth Cultural Bonus), bringing highly anticipated news for all music lovers: for the first time ever, the purchase of...
In the classical guitar universe, the connection between the musician and their instrument is fundamental to transmitting the true essence of music. Today, from Guitarras Ramírez, we are enormously proud to share with all of you one of those magical unions that...
For more than a century and a half, Guitarras Ramírez has been a key reference for classical and flamenco guitarists around the world. From the prodigious hands of legendary masters like Andrés Segovia to the most prominent modern virtuosos of our time, our...
Introducing the G-Line: our new family of studio guitars with Ramírez Design Since our house first opened its doors in the late 19th century, we at Guitarras Ramírez have felt the immense responsibility of accompanying the evolution of music and of guitarists...
A portrait of Madrid through Ramírez Guitars Last Sunday, the weekend magazine El País Semanal (EPS) granted us a very special honor: we were selected as part of the 50 figures born in the capital who best represent the spirit, culture, and life of Madrid. From...
The music world was left orphaned on 9 December, with an unexpected and broken silence. Just a few months earlier, on the Instagram account of his band Ilegales, we read with concern that they had to cancel their latest tour, ‘Joven y arrogante’ (Young and Arrogant),...
On June 10, 2025, we experienced a very special day at the Biblioteca Regional de Madrid that we want to remember and share with all of you today. Within the framework of the cycle and exhibition “Al compás de Madrid” (To the Beat of Madrid), organized by researcher...
Sometimes, the story of our guitars doesn't end when they leave the workshop; sometimes, that story comes back to us years later to close the circle with an embrace. It has been nearly four years since that January in 2022 when we had to say goodbye to Domingo Villero...
At Guitarras Ramírez, tradition is never static; it is a sound that evolves, breathes, and travels from generation to generation. For over 140 years, we have been building instruments that are far more than just wood and strings: they are pieces of living history....
Want to stay informed about the best guitar events in Madrid? Guitarras Ramírez introduces a new WhatsApp group for classical and flamenco guitar lovers. A direct, no-noise channel to keep you updated on everything happening around our six strings.
The spirit of the Ramírez guitar in a bottle of brandy At Ramírez Guitars, we have been committed to music through our guitars for over 140 years, and we are aware that when art meets other disciplines, something truly special is born. This is the case with an...
Young flamenco guitarist Aarón Jiménez “El Cherry” has been awarded the Composition Prize at the II Young Flamenco Guitarists Competition – Son Estrella Galicia at Molino del Manto 2025, an event created to support and showcase emerging talent in the flamenco guitar...
The city of Valencia will once again be filled with music with a new edition of concerts organised by Amigos de la Guitarra de Valencia, an association that has been promoting and spreading the Spanish guitar for decades. On this occasion, the star will be Gregorio...
During the 2025/2026 academic year, the Rafael Orozco Conservatory of Music in Córdoba will host a unique flamenco guitar seminar led by maestro José Antonio Rodríguez. This annual course invites flamenco guitarists to develop their artistic identity from a...
From October 14 to 20, 2025, Madrid becomes the world’s epicenter of classical guitar thanks to the 39th Andrés Segovia International Festival. A unique week for lovers of the instrument that changed the history of 20th-century music. Guitarras Ramírez, as official...
Yesterday, 29 July 2025, we had a very special visitor. Carlos Santana had two dates to play at the Noches del Botánico festival and contacted the shop to visit us, as he hadn't been there for almost 20 years. Alex and I welcomed him behind closed doors to make this...
The Alcázar de Segovia Guitar Competition is one of the most anticipated events for lovers of classical guitar in Spain. This year, the undisputed protagonist was the young guitarist Nacho Márquez, who won first prize thanks to his profound and expressive...
At Ramírez Guitars, we believe that flamenco music is fundamental to our country's culture and is a hallmark of our identity.. That is why this year we are proud to launch the second edition of the Young Promises Flamenco Guitar Competition, an initiative designed to...
A tribute from the flamenco experience On 27 December 2024, Andalusian guitarist, teacher, youtuber and builder Antonio Dovao dedicated a special entry in his personal blog to Guitarras Ramírez, a mention we are grateful for. From his official website...
A meeting with the future guitarists and guitar makers of the country. On Wednesday 26 March 2025, Guitarras Ramírez had the privilege of visiting the Royal Conservatory of Music of Madrid to share with the students his vision and experience on the construction of the...
Guitarras Ramírez is proud to announce its participation in the 7th Edition of the Alirio Díaz International Guitar Festival, to be held from 9 to 18 May 2025 in Quartu Sant'Elena, Sardinia. This prestigious event pays tribute to the legendary Venezuelan guitarist...
The Bienal Flamenco Madrid 2025, to be held from 23 May to 6 June, represents a milestone in the promotion and dissemination of flamenco art in the Spanish capital. Organised by the Madrid City Council and under the artistic direction of Ángel Rojas, this first...
At Ramirez Guitars we are delighted to announce the incorporation of a new distributor in Vietnam. This news marks an important step in our international expansion and allows us to bring the tradition and excellence of our instruments to new audiences in Asia. Welcome...
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...
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...
September marked, once again, our participation in the international musical instrument fair in Cremona: Cremona Musica. This prestigious event, considered the number one in the world for high quality stringed instruments, has become an unmissable event for music...
The question has become almost rhetorical, asked so many times by different voices and ignored on numerous occasions by those in power who could make this beautiful project a reality. The lack of response is incomprehensible, as is the indifference in a city that...
Dear guitarist friends, From Guitarras Ramírez we would like to take a moment to express our deepest gratitude and wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year 2025. This year that is coming to an end has reminded us, once again, of the importance of music as a...
At Ramirez Guitars, we continue to innovate in order to offer guitarists products specifically designed to bring out the unique qualities of their instruments. With that goal in mind, we are launching two new sets of strings, one for cedar-top guitars and one for...
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...
The town of Pieve di Cento, near Bologna, will be the setting for one of the most outstanding events of the year for guitar lovers: Pieve e la Magia della Chitarra. This cultural event, to be held on 2 and 3 November 2024, promises to be a unique experience that...
On 14 June 2024, at the headquarters of the Community of Madrid, a very special event was held, led by the president Isabel Díaz Ayuso. During this event, tribute was paid to the Traditional and Centenary Shops of Madrid, and Guitarras Ramírez had the honour of being...
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,...
At Ramirez Guitars, we are excited to announce the new edition of the book “things about the guitar” by Jose Ramirez III, now available in English for the first time. This book is a gem for guitar lovers and music aficionados alike. A literary legacy of José Ramírez...
In the vibrant world of flamenco, guitars speak a unique language that transcends time and space. In a recent talk held at Flamenco Chipén, we had the privilege of immersing ourselves in the exciting universe of flamenco with one of its most outstanding masters:...