Wolfgang Jellinghaus FE17 A

In the year 1864 Antonio de Torres build the FE 17 for his own use. In 1869 at the age of 17, Francisco Tárrega visited the Torres workshop with the intention of purchasing a guitar. The instrument Tárrega was planning to buy was much more modest than the FE17 built in 1869, but upon hearing him play, Torres offered this special guitar to Tárraga .
It was the sound of this guitar that inspired Tárrega and set him on the journey to composing some of the most famous pieces ever written for classical guitar, including Recuerdos de la Alhambra, Capricho Arabe and Gran Vals. Emilio Pujol, one of Francisco Tárraga’s most talented and subsequently well known pupils remarked that the FE17 was the best guitar he had ever heard.
The FE17 replica by Wolfgang Jellinghaus remains true to the original in many aspects, but comes with the option of various woods for the back/sides. This model features Indian Rosewood back/sides and a breathtaking antique finished spruce top.
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[@snowfiresunwind]

Lovely performance and the guitar sounds great.

[@ClassicalGuitarAcademy]

Many thanks!

[@nasigil5928]

May I ask which string you are using here? My guitar is also a Torres FE17 replica and I love the sound you have here

[@ClassicalGuitarAcademy]

The strings are the stock strings from Wolfgang Jellinghaus, which are listed as Savarez 500. They feel like medium tension so I would assume they are the 500AR set. It's a beautiful guitar with a remarkable sound. I think a lot of classical guitarists are rediscovering the beauty of the Torres style of making, despite having many other options available (bigger bodies, longer scales, lattice, doubletop etc). This guitar has an awful lot to offer and is very modestly priced given the outstanding quality of the instrument.

[@whatdrummershear6433]

Really beautiful

[@ClassicalGuitarAcademy]

Thanks buddy

[@chrisgilbert301]

What a fabulous piece of music( can you tell me the composer and title please )and wonderfully played Ed. Thanks for posting this, the guitar sounds absolutely amazing!

[@ClassicalGuitarAcademy]

Thanks Chris, the piece is Torija by Torroba. I'll bet it sounds even better on that new Model 62 of yours...

[@christopherjones534]

Bought this Replica for my friends’ daughter 👧

[@ClassicalGuitarAcademy]

Such a generous gift! I'm sure she appreciates it and plays every day.