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Siracusa 16: 100% Acoustic, 100% Electric – Jaén
The Siracusa 16 is the new addition to the Siracusa concept family, this one with a larger soundbox. Far from being a catch phrase, this guitar is 100% acoustic, 100% electric!
All guitar makers must ...
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New Model: Siracusa! – Jaén
Almost a year ago I began to consider the idea of adding a neck pickup to my Berlin-II model. The greater tonal possibilities would be complemented by better acoustics (more on this below), and what w...
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Rialto “A” – Jaén
Rialto “A”
Many guitarists are tired of large, even huge, archtops that have a thin weak acoustic tone. It happens all the time, at all price levels.
This is a different archtop, one that you will enj...
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First Siracusa 16E (and another Siracusa 16R) – Jaén
I have just finished two guitars, the “R” and “E” versions of my Siracusa model. I have worked hard on every single step, in a process that has taken months, changing my methods and making significant...
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Alma – Jaén
Alma
The Alma model is based on Jerry García’s Tiger guitar. If you know it, you’ll have noticed the influence in the shape of the horns and even more at the controls, with an additional jack for conn...
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Siracusa 16 – Jaén
Siracusa 16
All guitar makers must ask themselves what is their role in the guitar making business. In my case, my clients want custom instruments, so that is the easiest answer: I try to materialize ...