Manuel Bellido was born in Granada in 1939 and is one of the most famous representatives of the Granadinian School. He is the brother of Jose Lopez Bellido and father of guitar builders Jesus and Mauricio Bellido.He is well known for his flamenco guitars, which are played by famous guitarists such as Juan Carmona and Tomatito. His guitars are traditionally built and inspired by Antonio de Torres. Manuel’s guitars are known for their easy playability and unique sound.
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