I offer 5 models of classical guitars
Traditional
Inspired by the old Spanish tradition, following the styles of great Spanish masters such as Antonio de Torres and Manuel Ramirez, this model offers a powerful, fast and percussive sound, full of colors.
Concert
The traditional model modified ans improved based on my research and experiments, attempting to reduce a lack of sustain and trying to perfect the tones while retaining all the beauty of early 20th century Spanish guitars.
Granada
Following the work of Antonio Marin Montero and Robert Bouchet, this model, made with a 5 struts bracing soundboard and a « barre d’âme » system, offers the same balance and tone as the famous Granada guitar.
French Touch
Inspired by the work of Daniel Friederich, this guitar has double sides and a more heavily braced top, making it a more rigid system. Although closer to a traditional Spanish guitar than a Friederich guitar, this model allows me to work on sustain and harmonic quality, bringing me closer to the French school of lutherie.
Lattice
This model has a wooden lattice brace, without carbon, with double sides system. It’s a very appealing middle ground between a lattice guitar and traditional guitar.
Traditional building methods are dear to my heart. I only use animal glue because its crystallization gives the instrument a better sound. I varnish my instrument with shellac to allow maximum vibration. Finally, in a spirit of eco-responsibility, I strive to limit the unnecessary use of machinery as much as possible.
I attach great importance to the choice of wood (the best quality, dried in my workshop), which I personally select from specialized sawmills in Switzerland, Austria, Germany, Spain or Italy.
For the soundboards of my classical guitars, I use both Alpine Spruce and Western Red Cedar. For back and sides, I provide the guitarist with a large range of wood (Indian rosewood, Madagascar Rosewood, Curly Maple, Cocobolo, Ziricote, Cypress, Makassar Ebony, Pau Ferro, Mahogany, Bocote, Paddock, Walnut, Cherry, Pear, Laurel,…)
In 2023, I won 2nd prize at the international « Antonio Marin » competition in Granada with my « Traditional » classical guitar model.
CONTACT ME
Colin Van Aelbrouck
42, Chaussée de Mons
7090 Braine-le-Comte, Belgium
(+32) 484/05.82.98