W. Jellinghaus La Espanola Spruce Indian Rw

Essential Information About the W. Jellinghaus La Espanola A Spruce Indian Rosewood Guitar

• Noble and articulate classical guitar voice thanks to a spruce top, renowned for its clarity and precise response.


• Deep bass and generous sustain provided by Indian rosewood back and sides, ideal for broad projection.


• French polish finish (Shellac): natural touch, high-end aesthetics, and a "luthier" feel highly appreciated by classical guitarists.


• Tribute model to José Ramirez (1858-1923): a nod to the great tradition of the Spanish school.

A Model Inspired by the Spanish School, Between Tradition and Excellence

With the La Espanola A, W. Jellinghaus embraces a decidedly classical approach: historically significant tonewoods, a French polish finish, and a sound identity designed for fingerstyle playing. The homage to the work of José Ramirez (1858-1923) evokes the heritage of great Spanish guitars, sought after for their balance, dynamics, and ability to carry a melody while maintaining a solid bass foundation. This construction philosophy emphasizes musicality, natural projection, and nuance, serving a wide repertoire ranging from traditional pieces to more modern interpretations.

For Which Guitarist and Styles?

This classical guitar is primarily aimed at intermediate to advanced guitarists seeking an expressive instrument sensitive to attack and capable of conveying right-hand variations with finesse. The combination of spruce and Indian rosewood is particularly suited for classical music (Spanish repertoire, Romantic, contemporary), but also for all aesthetics requiring definition and depth: nylon fingerstyle, solo arrangements, refined accompaniment, or compositions where balance between bass and treble is essential.

The 650 mm scale length, standard in the classical world, offers familiar tension and a stable playing framework: ideal for working on positioning, intonation, and sound consistency, while maintaining a comfortable feel for most techniques (arpeggios, rasgueados, ligados, tremolo).

A Sound Focused on Clarity, Projection, and Harmonic Depth

The spruce top is appreciated for its quick response and clarity: it highlights note articulation, attack precision, and a beautiful dynamic increase when played louder. It is a tonewood that "speaks" easily and rewards nuanced playing, especially in melody and polyphony.

The Indian rosewood back and sides add density and richness: broader bass, bright trebles that remain smooth without harshness, and sustain that helps phrases breathe. This harmonic foundation gives a sense of width and depth, useful both in solo and accompaniment contexts.

The cedro neck contributes to the overall balance of the instrument with a feeling of stability and a warm response, while the ebony fingerboard enhances left-hand clarity: crisp attack, precise tactile sensation, and excellent note definition, especially appreciated in fast passages and higher positions.

Finally, the French polish finish (Shellac) is sought after for its lively touch and ability to let the instrument express itself naturally. It contributes to a sense of closeness with the wood's vibration, appealing to guitarists who enjoy "feeling" the guitar respond to every subtle nuance.

Recommended Compatible Accessories

To preserve the character and stability of a classical guitar, adding a humidifier (for case or room) is a safe and appropriate solution, especially in dry seasons. Regarding consumables, a set of nylon strings designed for a 650 mm scale will be perfect for replacement, depending on the desired tension (softer or firmer) and your playing style.

Technical specifications

Type	classical guitar	Fingerboard	ebony
Top	spruce	Scale length	25.59" / 650 mm
Back and sides	Indian rosewood	Machine heads	ratio 1:18
Finish	French polish (Shellac)	Strings	Savarez
Neck	cedro