Antonio Aparicio 2011 Especial Flamenco Guitar – A Powerful Handmade Spanish Flamenca This Antonio Aparicio 2011 Especial Flamenco Guitar is a beautiful example of traditional Spanish flamenco guitar making from Valencia – light, responsive and built around the classic combination of spruce and cypress. Made in 2011, the guitar features a carefully selected spruce top with cypress back and sides. This traditional Flamenca Blanca combination gives the instrument the direct attack, clarity and dry response that are so important for authentic flamenco playing. With a 650 mm scale length and a 52 mm nut width, the Antonio Aparicio 2011 Especial Flamenco Guitar has classic Spanish dimensions and immediately feels familiar in the hands. One of its biggest strengths is the setup. The action measures approximately 2.7 mm on the low E and only 2.1 mm on the high e at the 12th fret. This pleasantly low flamenco action makes the guitar exceptionally comfortable and fast to play. Picado feels effortless, rasgueados respond immediately and the instrument reacts quickly even to a light touch. And that responsiveness is also at the heart of its sound. The Antonio Aparicio 2011 Especial Flamenco Guitar has a lively and direct voice, with the quick attack expected from a good traditional flamenca. The spruce top provides clarity and definition, while the lightweight cypress construction keeps the sound open, dry and immediate. The trebles have plenty of presence and the basses provide a strong rhythmic foundation without becoming too heavy or dominant. The guitar has one professionally executed repair to the top just below the bridge. The work was carried out to a very high standard and is barely visible. Most importantly, the repair is stable and does not detract from the excellent playability and musical qualities of the instrument. The original label dates the guitar to 2011 and identifies it as an Antonio Aparicio Especial. What makes this guitar particularly attractive is its straightforward musical character. It is not an instrument that needs to be pushed hard before it begins to respond. The Antonio Aparicio 2011 Especial Flamenco Guitar feels alive under the fingers and delivers the fast, percussive reaction that makes a good Flamenca Blanca so much fun to play. Spruce and cypress. 650 mm scale. 52 mm nut width. An excellent 2.7 / 2.1 mm flamenco setup and a professionally repaired top. A very attractive Spanish flamenco guitar for the player looking for traditional construction, low action and an immediate, authentic flamenco response. You can hear the guitars sound and see it being played here on youtube - Just copy the link: https://youtu.be/qH0UzKTuAdQ