{"product_id":"paco-santiago-marin-2022","title":"Paco Santiago Marín 2022","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"575\" data-end=\"628\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"575\" data-end=\"628\"\u003e30th Anniversary Model – Spruce \/ Indian Rosewood\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"630\" data-end=\"1042\"\u003eA powerful, expressive Spanish concert guitar from one of Granada’s most respected luthiers, built jointly by Paco Santiago Marín and his son, Luis Santiago, and signed by both. This is the kind of instrument that reminds you why traditional Spanish guitars have such a devoted following: raw character, explosive attack when you dig in, lyrical and singing trebles, and a responsiveness that feels almost alive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1044\" data-end=\"1526\"\u003eI’ve played many of Marín’s guitars over the years, and I’ve always admired how they blend a classic Granada voice with modern concert-level power. This 2022 example is the first one I’ve had long enough to truly get to know, and it completely confirms why top players such as Ricardo Gallén, Marco Tamayo, and René Izquierdo have championed Marín’s work for decades. It’s beautifully balanced, deeply musical, and has an immediacy of tone that reacts to every nuance of your hands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1528\" data-end=\"1531\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1533\" data-end=\"1548\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1536\" data-end=\"1548\"\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1550\" data-end=\"1890\"\u003eThis 30th Anniversary Model features a German spruce top paired with Indian rosewood back and sides, a classic combination executed with Marín’s unmistakable restraint and elegance. The rosette is understated and tasteful, the craftsmanship is clean and refined, and the guitar is in near-mint condition with only very minor cosmetic marks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1892\" data-end=\"2320\"\u003eWhere this guitar really distinguishes itself is in its voice. The trebles are open and soaring, with a purity that projects effortlessly in a hall. The third string in particular stands out as an expressive, full-bodied note with its own color, rather than the thin or nasal quality that can sometimes appear on Spanish guitars. The basses are wide, open, and powerful, delivering depth without overwhelming the upper register.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2322\" data-end=\"2625\"\u003ePlayability is superb. The action is comfortably low, the neck is a medium C leaning slightly toward a gentle D profile, and despite its power, the guitar stays clean and free of buzz even when pushed hard. It responds beautifully to both aggressive, percussive playing and to delicate lyrical phrasing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2627\" data-end=\"2630\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"2632\" data-end=\"2651\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2635\" data-end=\"2651\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2653\" data-end=\"3145\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2653\" data-end=\"2679\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2655\" data-end=\"2679\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2655\" data-end=\"2663\"\u003eTop:\u003c\/strong\u003e German spruce\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2680\" data-end=\"2742\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2682\" data-end=\"2742\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2682\" data-end=\"2699\"\u003eBack \u0026amp; Sides:\u003c\/strong\u003e Indian rosewood with central ebony strip\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2743\" data-end=\"2783\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2745\" data-end=\"2783\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2745\" data-end=\"2757\"\u003eBracing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Traditional fan bracing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2784\" data-end=\"2812\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2786\" data-end=\"2812\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2786\" data-end=\"2803\"\u003eScale length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 650 mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2813\" data-end=\"2837\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2815\" data-end=\"2837\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2815\" data-end=\"2829\"\u003eNut width:\u003c\/strong\u003e 52 mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2838\" data-end=\"2917\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2840\" data-end=\"2917\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2840\" data-end=\"2850\"\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e 30th Anniversary (signed by Paco Santiago Marín \u0026amp; Luis Santiago)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2918\" data-end=\"2959\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2920\" data-end=\"2959\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2920\" data-end=\"2931\"\u003eTuners:\u003c\/strong\u003e Alessi with white rollers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2960\" data-end=\"3039\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2962\" data-end=\"3039\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2962\" data-end=\"2976\"\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Near mint, extremely clean with only light superficial marks\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3040\" data-end=\"3145\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3042\" data-end=\"3145\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3042\" data-end=\"3065\"\u003eAdditional details:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20th-fret high C extension; classic Granada headstock; ebony headplate veneer\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"3147\" data-end=\"3150\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"3152\" data-end=\"3178\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3155\" data-end=\"3178\"\u003eSound \u0026amp; Playability\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3180\" data-end=\"3413\"\u003eThis is one of those Spanish guitars that feels like it gains energy the more you push into it. It’s capable of real force and emotional bite but also responds to feather-light playing with warmth and sensitivity. Highlights include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"3415\" data-end=\"3941\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3415\" data-end=\"3484\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3417\" data-end=\"3484\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3417\" data-end=\"3437\"\u003eExplosive basses\u003c\/strong\u003e that stay controlled even under heavy attack\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3485\" data-end=\"3571\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3487\" data-end=\"3571\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3487\" data-end=\"3506\"\u003eSinging trebles\u003c\/strong\u003e with excellent projection and consistency across all positions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3572\" data-end=\"3673\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3574\" data-end=\"3673\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3574\" data-end=\"3624\"\u003eAn unusually strong and beautiful third string\u003c\/strong\u003e, one of the real separators of this instrument\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3674\" data-end=\"3760\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3676\" data-end=\"3760\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3676\" data-end=\"3697\"\u003eExcellent balance\u003c\/strong\u003e between registers without any need to “hold back” the basses\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3761\" data-end=\"3834\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3763\" data-end=\"3834\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3763\" data-end=\"3791\"\u003eSmooth, fast playability\u003c\/strong\u003e with a neck profile suited to most hands\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3835\" data-end=\"3941\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3837\" data-end=\"3941\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3837\" data-end=\"3864\"\u003eA wide expressive range\u003c\/strong\u003e, equally suited for Spanish romantic repertoire and modern concert demands\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"3943\" data-end=\"3946\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"3948\" data-end=\"3964\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3951\" data-end=\"3964\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3966\" data-end=\"4100\"\u003eNear-mint overall. Very light handling marks consistent with minimal prior use. Structurally perfect and exceptionally well cared for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"4102\" data-end=\"4105\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4107\" data-end=\"4281\"\u003eIf you're looking for a true Spanish concert guitar with enormous character, superb balance, and stunning musicality, this 2022 Paco Santiago Marín is an exceptional example.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4283\" data-end=\"4370\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4283\" data-end=\"4370\"\u003eIf you're interested in purchasing, please write to me at \u003ca data-start=\"4343\" data-end=\"4368\" class=\"decorated-link cursor-pointer\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eevan@guitarcollection.com\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"ms-0.5 inline-block align-middle leading-none\"\u003e\u003csvg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-rtl-flip=\"\" class=\"block h-[0.75em] w-[0.75em] stroke-current stroke-[0.75]\"\u003e\u003cuse fill=\"currentColor\" href=\"\/cdn\/assets\/sprites-core-i9agxugi.svg#304883\"\u003e\u003c\/use\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4372\" data-end=\"4500\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4372\" data-end=\"4500\" data-is-last-node=\"\"\u003ePlease note: Free UPS 2nd day air shipping is included if paid via a feeless method. 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