Dear friends and luthiers!
Benno Streu, age 78, has never built a guitar. But, to many collectors and
players of classical Spanish guitars, he is the keeper of the Holy Grail.
Benno Streu began restoring classical guitars in the 1950’s. Had he not
brought them back to life, many of the world’s most sought after
historical instruments (from Torres, Arias, Ramirez, Santos Hernandes
and Hauser) would have ended up as unplayable decorative objects.
His methods and approach may not have always been in line with the
traditions of the European Luthier’s Guild, but they have worked wonders
time and time again. Thanks to Benno Streu, we are still able to enjoy the
beauty of tone from these masterpieces in the world’s most renowned
concert halls.
Benno Streu spent a beautiful summer afternoon with GOURMET
GUITARS™ and two of the most important instruments in Spanish history,
La Leona and Vincente Arias 1874. Here is just a taste of this
unforgettable event. His unrivaled knowledge, which GOURMET
GUITARS™ will preserve on upcoming DVD features, just might be an
important part of contemporary guitar history. Judge for yourself and
enjoy...
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