Paulino Bernabe Classical Guitars

by Kirby
(Freeman, SD USA)

Paulino Bernabe, Especial

I had been playing (and still own) a 1979 Ramirez 1a. It's a great sounding guitar. I think it sounds much, much better than their guitars of recent years.

But when I compared a Paulino Bernabe to my Ramirez, there was no contest. The Bernabe had a much sweeter and fuller tone and the sustain is amazing... and that's even comparing a 1979 Ramirez to a new Bernabe.

The Bernabe guitars have been called "the Ramirez killers." They really are that good.

That's why I'm rather shocked that they are not even mentioned on the Spanish guitar manufacturers page. I'm curious as to why they were omitted?