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Raimundo and Aparicio Corujo’s Gran Classical Guitar – A visionary concert guitar, crafted for the big stage

Some guitars are born out of tradition. Others from an extraordinary idea. Raimundo y Aparicio Corujo’s Gran Classical Guitar undoubtedly belongs to the second category. It is neither a mass-produced guitar nor an experiment, but rather an uncompromising custom-built instrument for a guitarist with a clear vision: Domingo Corujo.

Domingo Corujo was searching for an instrument that could effortlessly cut through even the largest concert halls—with impressive projection, exceptional richness of tone, and a presence that makes every nuance audible even in the very back rows of a concert hall. To bring this vision to life, two of Spain’s most renowned guitar makers joined forces: Manuel Raimundo and Antonio Aparicio.

The result of this extraordinary collaboration is the Raimundo y Aparicio Corujo Gran Classical Guitar—an instrument unlike any other concert guitar. Entirely handcrafted and signed by both luthiers, it combines decades of experience, artisanal perfection, and the courage to break new ground in classical guitar making.

Its impressive size catches your eye right away. But that is precisely what makes it so special. The Raimundo y Aparicio Corujo’s Gran Classical Guitar wasn’t simply built larger—it was completely reimagined. Despite its imposing dimensions, it feels surprisingly light in your hands. Every brace, every wood thickness, and every contour has been carefully tuned to enable maximum sound projection with minimal weight.

The ergonomics are equally impressive. Although the Raimundo y Aparicio Corujo Gran Classical Guitar is significantly larger than a standard classical concert guitar, it sits surprisingly comfortably against the body. The shape has been specifically adapted to the natural posture of a concert guitarist, making the instrument exceptionally comfortable to play. After just a few minutes, you almost forget its size and instead experience a remarkable lightness and immediate responsiveness.

The combination of a carefully selected cedar top with a rosewood back and sides gives the Raimundo y Aparicio Corujo’s Gran Classical Guitar its unmistakable tonal character. Even the very first note reveals exceptional projection. The sound flows effortlessly from the instrument and fills the room with impressive ease. Powerful bass notes form the foundation, while warm mids and brilliant, singing trebles develop remarkable clarity. At the same time, the tone remains balanced, rich in timbre, and exceptionally responsive to every nuance of the performance.

It is precisely this combination of immense volume and exceptional responsiveness that makes Raimundo y Aparicio Corujo’s Gran Classical Guitar so fascinating. It requires no force to sound great—it responds even to the gentlest touch with a richness of tone that is extremely rare. The instrument possesses the effortless projection that concert guitarists seek on large stages, without sacrificing warmth, elegance, or dynamics.

With a scale length of 650 mm and a nut width of 51 mm, the Raimundo y Aparicio Corujo’s Gran Classical Guitar offers familiar playing dimensions, making the transition from a traditional concert guitar surprisingly easy. The perfect balance between size, ergonomics, and responsiveness impressively demonstrates just how thoughtfully this one-of-a-kind instrument was designed.

The guitar is in good condition, but has several cracks in the top on the left side, just below the bridge. These were professionally repaired by luthier Matthias Hartig. As a result, the guitar is 100% stable and structurally sound.

The Raimundo y Aparicio Corujo Gran Classical Guitar is far more than just an exclusive one-of-a-kind instrument. It impressively demonstrates what can be achieved when two outstanding guitar makers combine their expertise to bring a concert guitarist’s vision to life. It combines Spanish guitar-making artistry at the highest level with an extraordinary sonic concept and is undoubtedly one of the most fascinating custom-built instruments ever to emerge from the workshops of Manuel Raimundo and Antonio Aparicio.

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