About the luthier
Diego Valencia is a Colombian luthier whose work is often situated within the broader Colombo-Venezuelan guitar-making tradition. His instruments are crafted with the requirements of professional performance in mind, balancing clarity, projection, and tonal equilibrium. Valencias guitars are used by a number of prominent performers, including the Cuarteto de Guitarras de Bogot, who favour his instruments in both traditional and lattice-braced forms. His approach combines classical Spanish influences with modern refinements, particularly in his lattice-braced models, which are designed for enhanced responsiveness, broader dynamic range, and increased sustain qualities especially suited to larger concert spaces.
About the guitar
This 2016 concert guitar by Diego Valencia reflects his mature lattice-braced concept, tailored for players seeking powerful projection and clear separation across registers. The cedar top, paired with pau ferro back and sides, supports a voice marked by immediate response and strong fundamental presence, while maintaining a rounded warmth characteristic of the tonewood combination. The instruments dynamic ceiling allows for assertive articulation without loss of control, making it particularly well-suited to both solo and ensemble contexts. Tonal balance remains consistent throughout the range, with a focused sustain that supports lyrical phrasing and precise contrapuntal work.
Condition
This instrument shows significant cosmetic wear. The top has multiple deep scratches, and the nitrocellulose finish on the back and sides exhibits extensive cracking. There are no open cracks, and the structure remains stable.
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