William Gourlay Simplicio-style classical guitar, "Passieg de Gracia" 2015

Passieg de Gracia captures the art and grace of the modernisme movement of the 1920s in Barcelona as embodied in the guitars of that era by the master luthier, Francisco Simplicio.  This instrument was built in 2015 specifically for exhibit and entry in the fine arts woodworking competition at the Orange County Fair (CA) where it was awarded First Place in the musical instruments category.  

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While this instrument has been both played and exhibited, it has never been sold.  As such, it should be considered as "new".  It is exceedingly playable and comfortable with 12th fret action currently set at 3.4mm and 3.0mm respectively (E6, E1).  It weighs in at 3.4 total pounds.

The sound is full and robust with excellent sustain and sweet, clear trebles - a very worthy instrument for both performer and collector alike.

In the accompanying video, Michael Cruz performs Antonio Ruiz-Pipo's "Cancion y Danza" on this instrument. 

Specifics:

• Francisco Simplicio plantilla & asymmetric bracing (8 fan braces)
• 650mm scale - 50mm wide at nut
• European spruce soundboard
• East Indian rosewood back and sides with Gabon ebony bindings
• Old-growth Honduras mahogany neck with hand-carved ebony headstock faceplate 
• Handmade Simplicio-style replica rosette, top, back, side purflings, back inlay and tie-block overlay
• Rodgers sterling silver tuners with kidney shaped ebony buttons
• Entire instrument is hand finished in French polish of shellac
• Guitar will be shipped in a Hiscox PRO II hardshell case