This is my most popular model. A parlor-size guitar based on Torres’ small “SE117” guitar of 1888, the size and design of the Sarita makes it ideal for smaller players, for travel, or if you just want a compact,  easy playing guitar. Its light woods, distinctive vintage headstock, fan bracing, and three-piece back all recall the master whose design innovations gave birth to modern classical and flamenco guitars.

The Sarita classical parlor guitar recalls the intimate sounds of late 19th century parlor guitars. Its 5-strut fan bracing system, taken directly from Torres’ original pattern, produces a small classical guitar that has a strong midrange presence and yet produces more bass response than you might expect from such a small guitar.

The Sarita F variation is a Flamenco version that takes its lighter bracing pattern from Marcelo Barbero’s mid-20th century Flamenco guitars. It has a very bright, percussive sound that projects well for its size. The action is also lower, allowing for raspy Flamenco growl. ¡Que duende!

Your Sarita can be a straight-up reproduction of SE117, or personalized with your choice of woods and décor.*

Specifications:
Scale length: 604 mm to 620 mm
Neck width at nut: 48 mm to 50 mm
Neck: Butternut or Spanish Cedar
Top: Engelmann Spruce or Western Red Cedar
Back & Ribs: Mediterranean Cypress, Monterey Cypress, or Big Leaf Maple
Fingerboard and Bridge: Mexican Ebony (Katalox), Persimmon, or Rocklite
Bindings: Walnut
Rosette: Walnut ring or marquetry
Wooden tuning pegs are standard. These can be upgraded to PegHed planetary tuning machines for additional cost of $300. As an alternative, the headstock can be slotted for modern classical tuning machines.
Suggested strings: Aquila Alabastro Nylgut (medium tension)

Price starts at $1,850

*Wood and decorative choices will be made in consultation with you during the commissioning process.