Description
Year | 2024 | Fingerboard | Ebony |
Country | Spain | Finish | French Polish |
Top | German Spruce ( Natural) | Scale Length | 650 mm |
Back & Sides | Curled Maple (Natural) | Nut Width | 52 mm |
Item Number | ADT SV1A | Availability | in stock |
Antonio de Toledo Segovia 1A – A Masterpiece of Tradition & Innovation
The Antonio de Toledo Segovia 1A is a concert-level classical guitar crafted from the finest tonewoods, designed for professional guitarists. This 100% handmade instrument follows the Spanish luthier tradition, drawing inspiration from Manuel Ramírez and Santos Hernández while incorporating modern craftsmanship techniques.
A Legacy of Excellence
Andrés Segovia launched his career playing a guitar of this caliber, using it for concerts and recordings from 1912 to 1937, including his U.S. debut at New York’s Town Hall in 1929. A similar model with maple back and sides was later owned by one of his students.
Originally built by Santos Hernández, who worked under José Ramírez, this historic instrument underwent modifications over time. The two-piece back, initially made of Brazilian rosewood, was replaced with curled maple, while the two-piece top remains spruce.
Unparalleled Craftsmanship & Sound
Developed in partnership with W. Jellinghouse Guitars, Antonio de Toledo represents a new generation of Spanish guitars, seamlessly blending mastery, tradition, and modern technology.
The Segovia 1A is exceptionally lightweight, yet powerful, offering:
✔ A well-balanced tone
✔ Long sustain & strong projection
✔ Effortless playability
✔ Rich harmonics & tonal depth
Premium Materials & Design
- Top: German spruce
- Back & Sides: Spectacular curled maple
- Fingerboard: Ebony
- Neck: Cedar with a comfortable D-shaped profile
- Bracing: Straight fan bracing for enhanced volume and clarity
This outstanding instrument is ideal for advanced players and collectors, delivering a robust, transparent, and beautifully resonant tone. Recommended for all playing styles, it offers an exceptionally comfortable playing experience.
Included Accessories ($250 Value):
✔ GFS Deluxe Wooden Hard-Shell Case
✔ One Set of Savarez Strings
✔ Guitar Cloth
✔ Humitron Humidifier
✔ Universal Guitar Protector
A true masterpiece, the Antonio de Toledo Segovia 1A upholds the legacy of Spanish luthiers, ensuring an extraordinary musical experience for generations to come.
NOTE; Updated images will be uploaded with the natural Finish
Antonio de Toledo luthiers bring over 30 years of expertise, delivering unmatched quality and craftsmanship in every guitar. Their collection includes a diverse range of classical and flamenco guitars, from studio models to professional concert instruments, each crafted with meticulously selected tonewoods that have undergone a minimum of 10-15 years of natural drying for optimal resonance and durability.
Demo by Petr Kocis (Capriccio in C mayor by F. Carulli & Air by J S Bach)