However, behind the figure of the “hard rocker”, with his sharp lyrics and amplifiers turned up to the max, lay a musician of extraordinary technical sensitivity. At Ramírez Guitars, we have always been very proud to know that, among this figure’s collection of instruments, one of our guitars occupied a place of honour.
The versatility of the guitar: From the conservatory, flamenco clubs and tablaos to rock and roll
The Ramírez guitar is often associated exclusively with the solemnity of classical concert halls or the heartbreaking passion of flamenco tablaos. But music is a universal language that knows no barriers, and Jorge Martínez was living proof of this.
His choice of a Ramírez was no coincidence. Jorge was a connoisseur and lover of the instrument, and it was no surprise that he had an interesting collection. He knew that, to achieve certain nuances, nothing beats the warmth and projection of a Spanish guitar.
A Testimony Recorded on Video
We don’t need to speculate about his appreciation for our work; he told us himself. We are thrilled to share an interview that is now a historical document. At one point (minute 2:12), Jorge pauses in his speech to talk about his instrument. With the naturalness of someone introducing an old friend, he points to his Ramírez guitar.
In this brief excerpt, he demonstrates that great musicians, regardless of genre, always strive for excellence in their tools of the trade.
The concert by Los Magníficos
We fondly remember their performance on Radio 3’s Los Conciertos, specifically in the session by Jorge Ilegal y los Magníficos. It was a performance where the sound of our home merged with the artist’s unmistakable voice.
There, on stage, Jorge swapped distortion for acoustic resonance. He stepped out with his Ramírez, proving that intensity does not depend on decibels, but on the intention of the hands touching the strings. It was a masterful performance where the sound of our house merged with the artist’s unmistakable voice.
You can watch the full concert in the RTVE archive: Watch Jorge Ilegal y los Magníficos on RTVE.
A Legacy That Resonates
From Guitarras Ramírez, we would like to send our sincere condolences to his family, friends and legion of fans who feel a little lonelier today. Although we are left with the regret of not having met him in person, we are left with the memory of his work, his mischievous statements and the honour of knowing that one of our little ones was in his hands.
Thank you, Jorge. May the earth lie lightly on you, maestro.
