As always either myself, or my concert artist friend, flies to Spain to play and approve every Marin that ends up in my shop. In this way I am confident that only the finest Marin's are available for my clients. I flew to Spain personally to evaluate this guitar and was delighted at the result that Antonio had created. A stunning flamenco, vibrant and alive, shimmering with energy. He used his 'flamenco' headstock and a special rosette, and also added a delicate and refined rosewood accent strip on the back. A stunning and wonderful Marin that is at once as beautiful to see as it is to hear. A refined and musical flamenco Blanca of the highest caliber, rivaled in Granada only by his own nephew Jose Marin Plazuelo who builds his guitars in the same shop.