W. Jellinghaus Torres 77 Spruce Grenadillo Antique

A Modern Interpretation of the "Torres" Spirit in the W. Jellinghaus Workshop

The "Torres" label echoes a lutherie approach that has become a benchmark in the classical guitar world: a sought-after balance between responsiveness, projection, and tone. With the Torres 77, W. Jellinghaus continues this tradition by offering an instrument with a decidedly classical character, yet adapted to current demands: intonation precision, note sustain, and clear response across all dynamics. The Antik version adds a deliberately aesthetic dimension, with a visually patinated finish that enhances the feeling of a "well-played" instrument, without compromising the fine craftsmanship expected from this type of model.

For Which Guitarist and Styles?

Thanks to its short 610 mm scale, this guitar is particularly suited for musicians seeking increased comfort: smaller hands, left-hand fatigue, or simply the desire for a softer feel to work on stretches, barre chords, and fast shifts. It is well suited for intermediate to advanced guitarists who want an instrument sensitive to nuances, capable of accurately translating right-hand playing.

Regarding repertoire, the spruce + grenadillo balance is a coherent choice for classical music (studies, Romantic, Spanish repertoire), but also for styles where articulation and clarity are paramount: solo arrangements, contemporary pieces, and polyphonic playing. The guitar maintains its integrity when "pushing" dynamics, while remaining expressive in soft attacks and timbres worked close to the fretboard.

A Sonic Signature: Clarity of Spruce, Depth of Grenadillo

The spruce top is renowned for its quick response and ability to highlight definition. It generally delivers a crisp attack, clear separation of voices, and great clarity in fast passages. It is a wood that enhances right-hand technique (rest stroke, free stroke, rasgueados, tremolo) by finely rendering micro-variations in angle, position, and force.

The grenadillo back and sides provide a dense sonic foundation: tight basses, full midrange, and a stable treble even when increasing volume. This combination also favors a natural sustain, useful for legato and singing phrases, while retaining attack for rhythmic and percussive passages. The overall aim is a sound that is both rich and controlled, with projection that remains clean in chords.

The French Polish finish (French Polish varnish) is traditionally appreciated on classical guitars for its very thin film: it tends to let the instrument breathe and vibrate freely, supporting the sense of immediacy under the fingers. The ebony fingerboard contributes to attack precision and touch stability, while the cedro neck is sought after for its comfort and balance, often delivering a warm and direct response.

Recommended Compatible Accessories

To preserve the stability of a solid wood/classical guitar with a fine finish, a guitar humidifier (to be placed in the case or inside the body depending on the model) is a safe choice, especially in winter or heated interiors. A microfiber cloth is also recommended for regular maintenance of the French Polish finish. Finally, a nylon string set for classical guitar (tie-end strings) is suitable for everyday use; the short scale affects string tension feel but remains within the standard classical string range.

Technical specifications

Type	classical guitar	Finish	French Polish varnish + aged "antiqued" finish
Model	Torres 77	Scale length	24.02" / 610 mm
Top	spruce	Neck wood	cedro
Back	grenadillo	Fingerboard	ebony
Sides	grenadillo