Jose Ramirez
Concert classical guitar with a warm, projecting tone.
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Andrés Segovia
Linares, Spainclassical
Established classical guitar as a concert hall instrument.
Guitarist Profile
Artistry & Style
Signature Techniques
rest strokefree strokefingerstyle dynamics
Key Takeaway for Players
“Tone production is a lifelong practice.”
Origin & Era
Linares, Spain
38.09° N, -3.64° W
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The instruments, pedals, amplifiers, and signal chain that shape the sound of Andrés Segovia.
What defines the sound
Signature Tone
Segovia played fine handmade classical guitars with nylon strings, producing tone entirely with the fingernails and flesh of the right hand. He prized a warm, round and vocal sound with careful control of colour, using rest-stroke and free-stroke to bring out melodies. His advocacy and transcriptions established the classical guitar as a serious concert instrument.
From guitar to amp
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Jose Ramirez
Concert classical guitar with a warm, projecting tone.
Instruments
Andrés Segovia Guitars
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Hermann Hauser
Renowned concert guitar associated with his recordings.
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Pickups, strings and accessories
Right-hand fingerstyle technique
Nails and flesh shape colour and dynamics.
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For players
How to Sound Like Andrés Segovia
Key tone ingredients
- a quality classical guitar
- nylon strings
- right-hand fingerstyle technique
Affordable alternatives
- an affordable classical guitar
- well set-up nylon strings
Suggested effect settings
- no effects, fully acoustic
- a natural concert-hall ambience
Amp settings
- acoustic with no processing
- preserve dynamic range
Playing technique tips
- balance rest-stroke and free-stroke
- shape tone colour with nail angle
What to avoid
- amplified effects
- a harsh or uneven attack
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