Santos Martinez
Santos Martinez
Santos Martinez is a classical and electro-classical guitar brand distributed by John Hornby Skewes & Co. (JHS), the Leeds-based UK musical instrument wholesaler. The line focuses entirely on nylon-string instruments aimed at students, hobbyists, and stage players who want a traditional Spanish-style guitar without a luthier-tier price tag.
The range is built around a small, tiered lineup of a...
Santos Martinez is a classical and electro-classical guitar brand distributed by John Hornby Skewes & Co. (JHS), the Leeds-based UK musical instrument wholesaler. The line focuses entirely on nylon-string instruments aimed at students, hobbyists, and stage players who want a traditional Spanish-style guitar without a luthier-tier price tag.
The range is built around a small, tiered lineup of acoustic and cutaway electro-classical models, including the entry-level Estudio, the Estudiante, the mid-tier Preludio, and the Allegro Cutaway. The line is anchored by the Raymond Burley Signature, developed with the British classical guitarist of the same name. Models are sold through guitar retailers across the UK and Europe rather than direct to consumer.
The guitars are generally regarded in player forums and retailer reviews as solid budget-to-mid-range nylon-strings, valued more for playability and value than for boutique tone or appointments. As a JHS house brand, Santos Martinez sits alongside Vintage, Fret-King, Encore, and Antoni in the company's stable of own-label instruments.
Santos Martinez has 2 products cataloged on Equipboard, including Classical & Nylon-String Guitars.
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