Our workshop mainly produces classical and flamenco guitars.
We also make parlor guitars, ukuleles and electric guitars (Strato-type).
All musical instruments are handmade, and the selection of wood, processing, decoration, assembly, painting, and adjustment are all carried out in our workshop. Most parts are machined and decorated with hand tools or simple electric power tools. We do not use any computers, etc., such as NC lathes. Mass production is impossible with this kind of manufacturing method, however, we strive to ensure that each instrument is finished with very high precision and that the sound quality is exactly that is Guitarra de la Florita’s destination.
We carefully observe and listen to the tap sound of materials, and determine the appropriate processing, assembly, and finishing dimensions for the material. Fine tone exists on the extension line of grate predecessors’ works, therefore, in our work shop, we improve the sound quality by making changes on them step by step.
Needless to say, guitars must have good sound quality and be hard to break, however, we also consider importance on decoration. The guitar is both an instrument and a fine craft at the same time. At first glance, its sleek design immediately catches people’s attention and gives the satisfaction of owning something beautiful. There is no compromise for making beautiful guitar.
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Introduction of Manufacturer
Name: Masafumi Nakanami
Date of birth: 27th Nov, 1965.
My carrier started as Marin engineer of ocean going vessel, however, I turned over to mechanical engineer of company employee. Guitar building has been continuing since 2018, Currently, I am learning the guitar building under the Luthier Toshihito Maruyama. I am making Classic and Flamenco guitar mainly.
Feature of Guitarra de la Florita
1.Material selection
Basically, we use dry materials that has been seasoned for 15 to 20 years or more.
2.V-type groove joint
For the connection of the neck and body, V-type groove is given at the bottom of neck, neck and body are fixed by driving two wedges into the grooves. It is very robust connection and great help in circulating neck and body vibrations. It is the basis for making sound with a core.
3.French polish by Shellac
This is a method of dissolving substance secreted by lac scale insects with ethyl alcohol and applying it. It is said to have already existed in China around 2000 BC. French polishing is a method of applying shellac with a cotton cloth. Since French polish can be applied very thinly, it has little effect on the vibration of the guitars.
4.V-type neck joint
We can already see V-type connection in guitars after around 1700. This connection method doesn’t have an impact on the sound quality, however, it’s a very beautiful and elegant detail.
5.Decorations
Rosetta is the face of the guitar. We have three kind of rosettes.
6.Strat-type guitar
Guitarra de la Florita can make your own pickups in this work shop. It is possible that impedance can be set to a specified value. We recommend impedance setting the neck and middle low and the bridge high. Indian rosewood is adopted to fingerboard which is aged more than 30 years.
