If you have ever dedicated yourself to the mastery of the "classical guitar" you will no doubt appreciate the pleasure that comes from playing a truly fine instrument, but have you ever thought of how recent changes in the construction of concert-quality Spanish-style guitars have opened up a whole new world of acoustic colors with which to paint your classical music. Consider this ... take the dynamic range and power of a finely hand-crafted "negra" flamenco guitar, remove the tap-plates, add a set of premium nylon strings, re-tune the soundboard braces and adjust the set-up to enhance the instrument's sustain, clarity and balance, and you may arguably have one of the very best six-stringed instruments for creating and interpreting any piece of music in a classical guitarist's repertoire ... with an acoustic edge that is genuinely evocative of Southern Spain. The photographs on this site feature a few of the best Spanish-style guitars created by international-known luthier, Daniel Turner.  Although he focuses primarily on creating concert-quality instruments for flamenco guitarists, aficionados, and fine instrument collectors, he also customizes the design and acoustic characteristics of his unique guitars to enhance their suitability for guitarists who record and perform across several musical styles, including classical, flamenco, Latin, and jazz. Further information about these unique guitars can be found on the luthier's websites. (see links below) Listen to Spanish Guitar Radio while you're viewing the images (above) or designing your own classical guitar (below).  This online audio stream features some of the world's best known guitarists including Carlos Barbosa-Lima, Vicente Amigo, Baden Powell, Earl Klugh, David Russell, Tomatito, Charlie Byrd, and Carlinhos Antunes. To contact the guitarmaker about his custom-made guitars, please use the following form. Name e-Mail address Subject Comments, Questions, ...  Enter code : A cellular telephone ringtone, created especially for classical guitar enthusiasts, can be downloaded from this website.  It can also be sent to your mobile phone or to your computer by e-mail. (use form above to request tone) (Listen to ringtone)   (Download ringtone) Interested in the exotic woods that are used by the luthier to create his custom-made Spanish guitars ?  Click here to see samples of the back and side woods he currently has in his workshop, including Brazilian, Cocobolo, East Indian, Siam, and Madagascar rosewood, Hawaiian koa, African blackwood, curly Bastogne walnut, and ancient kuari. Have you ever thought of having a custom-made guitar built to your own very unique specifications ?  Design your instrument (below) by selecting options in more than 20 different categories (e.g. Cocobolo, Brazilian, Madagascar, or Siam rosewood for the back and sides, ... spruce, redwood, or cedar for the soundboard, ... Rodgers, Alessis, or Fusteros for the tuning machines) and then have it custom-built and hand-finished by luthier, Daniel Turner. Once you have defined your instrument you can obtain the exact price and, if you wish, request further details directly from the guitarmaker about ordering a custom-made guitar based on your particular specifications.  To start designing your own "Best Classical Guitar" ... just follow the directions below. The Spanish Guitar Seminar in Cordoba, Spain is held once every two years and is hosted by guitarmaker, Daniel Turner.  It is a very unique and informative two-day program for classical and flamenco guitarists, aficionados, and collectors. The seminar focuses primarily on the acoustic and physical evaluation and appraisal of fine Spanish guitars.  It also covers the challenges and rewards of ordering a custom-made guitar, as well as the various options available for modifying or restoring a "collectable" instrument. The next seminar begins July 3rd, 2009, just prior to the Festival de la Guitarra de Cordoba (an international gathering of classical, flamenco, and jazz guitarists with performances by some of the world's great "guitarristas").  All Seminar activities are held at the Maciá Alfaros, an elegant and charming hotel and conference center in the heart of Cordoba that offers a relaxing environment with all the amenities necessary for the Seminar.  For more information, visit the seminar's Web site at : www.spanishguitarseminar.com www.flamencoguitarmaker.com The "Flamenco Guitar Maker", with multimedia presentations, high-resolution imagery, the luthier's biography, and an interactive design utility for custom-ordering a guitar. www.guitarrero.es ... in Spanish www.guitareflamenco.fr ... in French www.flamencogitarrenbauer.de ... in German www.guitarmaker.jp ... in Japanese www.guitarmaker.cn ... in Chinese www.d-t.mobi The "Flamenco Guitar Maker" for cellular/mobile telephones www.guitarrero.mobi ... in Spanish www.guitares.mobi ... in French www.guitarmaker.mobi ... in Japanese www.fineflamencoguitars.com Fine flamenco guitars for sale www.guitaresflamenco.com Guitares flamencas à vendre www.guitarrasflamencas.es Guitarras flamencas en venta www.fineguitars.mobi Fine flamenco guitars for sale (for cellular/mobile telephones) www.finespanishguitars.com An online art gallery featuring fine art prints based on the photography of Spanish guitars. www.flamencoguitarist.net The "Guitarra Flamenca" Screensaver can be downloaded from flamencoguitarist.net or it can be requested by e-mail (using the form above). www.spanishguitarseminar.com The Spanish Guitar Seminar in Cordoba, Spain www.guitarcalendar.net The 2008 Spanish Guitar Calendar www.bestflamencoguitar.com What's the best flamenco guitar ? www.mejorguitarra.es ¿Cuál es la mejor guitarra flamenca? ... in Spanish www.meilleureguitare.com Quelle est la meilleure guitare flamenca ? ... in French www.bestflamencoguitars.com What's the best flamenco guitar ? ... in Japanese www.bestspanishguitar.com What's the best Spanish guitar ? www.bestjazzguitar.com What's the best jazz guitar ?