Enrique Sanfeliu 1923

The guitar maker

Enrique Sanfeliu (1882 - ?)was born in Valencia, Spain and as a child built small "toy" guitars for his friends. After hearing Tárrega play a concert in Valencia, he decided to devote his life to the guitar - not just as a player, but also as a maker. He later moved to Valencia where he worked in the workshop of Juan Estruch, and befriended Enrique García, who shared his knowledge of lutherie with Sanfeliu.

His instruments show the unmistakable influence of the later guitars of Enrique Garcia, as well as the instruments of his great protégé - Francisco Simplicio - ornate marquetry, carved headstock, etc.

Perhaps the most famous player of Sanfeliu guitars was Agustin Barrios Mangore, whose famous Sanfeliu instrument bore his name in the headstock. 

Description

This guitar is built from prime materials and exhibits some fine detailed workmanship.

• Labeled and dated by the maker.
• Front of matched halves of spruce.
• Bridge of rosewood and a tie-block top framed with mother of pearl.
• Back and sides of Brazilian rosewood.
• Neck and head of cedar.

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