Classical guitar construction detail from the James Fields workshop

Small-volume lutherie workshop

Handcrafted in the Spanish Tradition

Classical Guitars & Ukuleles by James Fields

The Spanish Tradition

A Tradition Nearly Two Centuries in the Making

The modern classical guitar owes much of its form and voice to the Spanish makers of the nineteenth century, particularly Antonio de Torres Jurado. His lightly built soundboards, fan bracing, proportions, and methods of construction helped establish principles that continue to influence classical guitar makers today.

Hermann Hauser I later brought his own extraordinary precision to this tradition, producing instruments that helped carry the Spanish guitar into the modern concert era.

At James Fields Guitars, these traditions are not merely historical references. They remain visible in the way all of my instruments are built. The spirit of the Spanish Tradition is the one constant that guides my design and workmanship.

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Classical guitar assembly work on the solera

Built on the Solera

Built by Hand, from the Soundboard Up

Each handcrafted classical guitar begins with the neck and soundboard and takes shape on the solera according to the traditional Spanish method. The sides are fitted into the Spanish heel, the body assembled around the soundboard, and each component shaped and fitted by hand. Follow the construction of an instrument from selected tonewood to its first strings.

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Close detail of handmade classical guitar workClassical Guitars

Individually handcrafted using traditional Spanish methods, carefully selected tonewoods, and responsive fan-braced soundboards.

Finished mahogany ukulele front viewUkuleles

Handcrafted from African mahogany, with traditional forms and construction details informed by the classical-guitar workshop.

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Currently in the Workshop

Classical Guitar No. CG2601Under Construction

Sitka spruce soundboard, Spanish cedar neck, fan-braced construction, assembled in the Spanish Tradition.

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Ukulele No. UK2601Under Construction

Concert ukulele with African mahogany soundboard, African mahogany back and sides, Spanish cedar neck, and hand-rubbed lacquer finish.

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