JAPANESE
JAPANESEA Refined Voice of Flamenco — Precision, Elegance, and Clarity
Neck:Cedro
Fingerboard:Ebony
Finish(Top):Shellac
Finish(Back & Sides):Shellac
Tuning Machines:GOTOH
String Height(1st):2.5mm
String Height(6th):2.5mm
【A Refined Voice of Flamenco — Precision, Elegance, and Clarity】
[Luthier]
Francisco Barba (1939–), born in Seville, Spain, began his career as a carpenter under his father before dedicating himself to guitar making at the age of 17. Entirely self-taught, he rose to become one of the most respected luthiers of his generation, often mentioned alongside Manuel Reyes.
Though still somewhat of a “hidden gem” in Japan, his instruments are highly regarded among flamenco connoisseurs and have been favored by leading players such as Rafael Riqueni and Manolo Franco.
Barba’s guitars are celebrated not only for their tonal excellence and playability, but also for their refined craftsmanship and elegant aesthetic. Today, he continues building instruments in his Seville workshop together with his two sons, maintaining a deeply rooted family tradition.
[Instrument]
This is a 2022 flamenco blanca (white) model by Francisco Barba, offered as a used instrument. It delivers the quick response and clarity essential to flamenco, while also standing out for its refined character and elegance—qualities not always found in traditional Spanish builds. The tone is crisp and focused, with a natural sharpness and a clean, modern voice that sets it apart from more raw and percussive flamenco instruments.
The top features Barba’s distinctive bracing design, combining harmonic bars and internal reinforcements to enhance balance and responsiveness. An 8-fan symmetrical bracing layout in the lower bout clearly separates treble and bass, contributing to its articulate projection. The resonance is set slightly above F#.
After four years of moderate use, the guitar has opened up nicely, offering a mature and responsive sound. There are visible signs of playwear, including surface scratches on the top—especially around the golpeador—as well as light marks on the back, sides, and neck. These are cosmetic only and do not affect performance.
The instrument remains structurally excellent, with no cracks or major repairs. The neck has a comfortable, standard D-shaped profile, and playability is very good with a string height of 2.5mm at the 12th fret (1st and 6th strings). Adequate saddle height remains. It is fitted with Gotoh tuners in good working condition.
Weighing 1.43 kg, this is a highly refined flamenco guitar with clarity, balance, and a distinctive modern character.
| 商品名 | Francisco Barba [フランシスコ・バルバ] Flamenco Blanca |
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| Product ID | 1525830 |
| Instrument Category | Guitars/Basses/Stringed Instruments > Classical/Flamenco Guitars > Flamenco Guitars |
| Brand | Francisco Barba [フランシスコ・バルバ] |
| Model Number / Model | フラメンコブランカ |
| Instrument Classification | Used |
| Year | 2022Year |
| Condition | 3+[EX] |
| Top Material | Spruce |
| Side and Back Material | Cypress |
| Colors | Natural/Wood Grain |
| Country of Manufacture | Spain |
| String Length | 655mm |
| Case | Hard Case |
| Accessories | クロス |
| Release Date | 2026/03/06 |
| Update Date | 2026/03/29 |
| Street Address | 〒110-0004 2F Azul Ueno, 3-3-5 Shitaya, Taito-ku, Tokyo 110-0004, JAPAN![]() |
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| Access | 5 minutes walk from Exit No.3 or No.4 of Iriya Station on Subway(Hibiya Line) or 10 minutes walk from South Exit of Uguisudani Station on JR Yamanote Line. |
| TEL / FAX | TEL:+81-(0)3-3876-7207 / FAX:03-3876-7206 |
| Business Hours / Regular Holiday | Eleven am to seven pm. / Wednesday are closed. |
| Home Page | http://www.guitarra.jp/top_e/ |
| Product Type | New, Used, Vintage |
| Product Category | Acoustic Guitars/Electric Acoustic Guitars, Classical/Flamenco Guitars, Accessories, Other Instruments, CD/DVD/Books/Sheet Music/Teaching Material |
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| Store Name | Guitar Shop AURA |
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| Company Name | AURA Co., Ltd. |
| Location | 2F Azul Ueno, 3-3-5 Shitaya, Taito-ku, Tokyo 110-0004, JAPAN |
| Mail Address | info@guitarshop.jp |
| Business Hours | Eleven am to seven pm. |
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| Phone Number | -- |
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| Name | 株式会社アウラ |
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| Public safety commissions | 東京都公安委員会 |
| Permission Number | 第306619505019号 |

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