Description
NOTE: This guitar was built in 2024 and has been barely used. It is in absolutely brand new condition.
In creation of the Rosa Lucia, Kremona meticulously adhered to the time-honored Spanish flamenco luthier techniques dating back to the early 20th century. This guitar embodies the fiery essence and resonant tones of authentic Spanish flamenco music. With its vibrant trebles and commanding bass notes, the Rosa Lucia delivers a symphony of sound. Representing one of our finest luthier accomplishments, with this guitar we pay a tribute to the legendary flamenco maestro, Mr. Paco De Lucia.
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All Solid
Top: Solid Alpine Moon Spruce
Back/Sides: Solid Handpicked Cypress
Bracing Pattern: Marcelo Barbero
Bridge: Ebony
Binding: Wood
Finish: Thin Polyurethane
Neck: Honduras cedar
Fingerboard: Indian Ebony
Nut & Saddle: Bone
Scale: 650mm
Nut: 52mm
Hardshell Case Included
Made in Bulgaria
Kremona Rosa Lucia Flamenco Guitar
The Kremona Rosa Lucia Flamenco Guitar combines traditional craftsmanship with modern reliability, offering players an authentic flamenco experience. This instrument delivers the characteristic bright, percussive sound that flamenco music demands, making it an excellent choice for flamenco enthusiasts at any level.
As part of Kremona's respected lineup of classical and flamenco instruments, the Rosa Lucia continues their tradition of quality construction and tonal excellence while remaining accessible to serious students and performers alike.
Traditional Flamenco Design
The Rosa Lucia features a select spruce top paired with exotic cypress back and sides, creating the distinctive tonal qualities essential for flamenco music. The spruce top provides clarity and projection, while the cypress delivers the warm, expressive midrange that defines the flamenco sound.
With its cedar neck and ebony fingerboard, this guitar offers comfortable playability and responsive action, allowing for both delicate touches and powerful rasgueos. The polyurethane finish protects the instrument while allowing the wood to vibrate freely.
True to traditional flamenco guitar design, the Rosa Lucia's slightly shallower body depth contributes to its quick response and distinctive attack, while maintaining enough depth to deliver satisfying bass response and overall tonal balance.
Authentic Flamenco Voice
Whether you're performing traditional flamenco pieces or exploring contemporary styles, the Rosa Lucia delivers the punchy attack, quick decay, and percussive character that flamenco guitarists seek. The guitar responds beautifully to both picado (single-note) techniques and strumming patterns.
The characteristic 'tap' sound so prized in flamenco guitars is present in abundance, allowing dancers and performers to connect rhythmically. Flamenco techniques like golpe (tapping the guitar's top) and alzapúa (thumb technique) feel natural and rewarding on this responsive instrument.
Players will appreciate how the Rosa Lucia's voice cuts through in ensemble settings while still offering enough dynamic range for solo performances. The balanced response across all registers makes this an ideal instrument for both traditional and modern flamenco styles.
Kremona Craftsmanship
Kremona's long tradition of lutherie excellence is evident in every detail of the Rosa Lucia. From the precise fretwork to the carefully voiced top, this instrument represents the company's commitment to creating reliable, inspiring flamenco guitars at accessible price points.
Founded in 1924, Kremona has nearly a century of experience crafting fine stringed instruments. This deep expertise is reflected in the Rosa Lucia's careful bracing patterns, neck profile, and overall construction quality.
Each Rosa Lucia benefits from Kremona's blend of traditional handcrafting techniques and modern production standards, resulting in a consistent, high-quality instrument that honors the flamenco tradition while meeting the needs of today's players.
Playability and Comfort
The Rosa Lucia's neck dimensions and string spacing are optimized for flamenco techniques, with a comfortable profile that accommodates both traditional flamenco hand positions and modern playing approaches. The action is set slightly lower than typical classical guitars, allowing for the fast, percussive playing that flamenco requires.
The ebony fingerboard provides a smooth, responsive surface for intricate left-hand work, while the traditional cypress body is lightweight and comfortable to hold during long playing sessions. The guitar's balanced weight distribution helps prevent fatigue during performances.
Professional Setup
Every Kremona Rosa Lucia Flamenco Guitar at XGuitars receives a professional setup. Owner Geoff Ferdón personally inspects and sets up each instrument, ensuring optimal playability and performance right from the start.
This personalized attention includes precise action adjustment, saddle and nut optimization, and thorough inspection of every component. Geoff's extensive experience with flamenco instruments ensures that each Rosa Lucia leaves XGuitars.com in perfect playing condition.
Ideal for Flamenco Enthusiasts
Whether you're a dedicated flamenco player or a guitarist looking to explore this passionate musical tradition, the Kremona Rosa Lucia offers an authentic entry point into the world of flamenco guitar. Its responsive character and traditional voice make it suitable for both study and performance contexts.
Experience the passion and fire of authentic flamenco with the Kremona Rosa Lucia—a guitar designed to inspire both traditional flamenco players and those looking to bring flamenco elements into their musical explorations.
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