Antonio Picado – Model 53F Blanca Flamenco/Classical Guitar (2019, Spain) – Cypress Back & Sides

Antonio Picado – Model 53F Blanca Flamenco/Classical Guitar (2019, Spain) – Cypress Back & Sides – Signed by the Luthier

Offered for sale is a handcrafted Spanish Blanca guitar by Antonio Picado, built in 2019 in Berga (Barcelona), Spain. This instrument is Model 53F, clearly labeled inside the body and personally signed by the luthier, confirming its authenticity and origin.

This is a true Blanca configuration, featuring solid cypress back and sides, built in the traditional Spanish style favored by classical and flamenco players who value immediacy, articulation, and a dry, percussive response. The guitar is exceptionally lively in the hands, with a fast attack, strong fundamental, and excellent note separation across the fingerboard.

Woods & Construction:

• Top: Solid German spruce, tight and even grain
• Back & Sides: Solid Spanish cypress (Blanca) – lightweight, resonant, and visually beautiful
• Neck: Honduras cedar
• Fingerboard: Ebony
• Bridge: Ebony
• Rosette: Traditional Spanish mosaic
• Finish: High-gloss lacquer
• Nut: 52mm
• Scale: 650mm

The cypress body contributes to the guitar’s quick response and clarity, making it ideal for players who appreciate the traditional Spanish Blanca sound — dry, focused, and highly expressive.

Tone & Playability:

• Immediate attack with excellent dynamic control
• Clear, punchy bass without muddiness
• Singing trebles that cut cleanly
• Strong projection with fast decay, ideal for articulate playing
• Comfortable neck profile with precise fretwork

Whether used for classical repertoire, flamenco technique, or crossover styles, this guitar responds effortlessly and rewards nuanced right-hand work.

Condition:

The guitar is in very good to excellent condition, showing only minor, honest signs of use consistent with careful ownership.

• No cracks
• No repairs
• No structural issues

Included:

• LR Baggs Anthem SL ClassicalThe Anthem SL Classical is a highly recommended dual-source system. It pairs an under-saddle piezo element with an internal condenser microphone. [1, 2, 3, 4]
• How it works: The internal microphone sits under the bridge plate and handles all frequencies above 250Hz (giving you the true acoustic "air" and tap of the flamenco body). The under-saddle element strictly handles the deep bass fundamentals below 250Hz. [1]
• Best for: High-volume stage performances or playing with a full band, as the dual-source crossover provides massive feedback.