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Ricardo
Quiles
established a small musical instrument factory in
Catarroja, Valencia in 1959. Current labels
are in the name of Rafael (son).
Rafael has been building guitars for 45 years, and has
built over 1,000 by himself. Until the mid 1980's he worked with
his father and two brothers and they were building 500 guitars
annually. Rafael's father learned his lutherie skills working in
the Ricardo Sanchis (now Vicente Sanchis, since 1956) workshop
from 1918-1958. Rafael's father opened the Quiles shop in 1958,
and Rafael soon began making guitars under the guidance of his
maestro. [Source:
Fine Fretted ]
An example of a Ricardo Quiles
guitar can be seen at
Hagstrom.org.uk
One of the brothers was named
Vincente according to review at bottom.
Image of current label courtesy of
Fine Fretted:
Reviews
http://reviews.harmony-central.com/reviews/Acoustic+Guitar/brand/Quiles |
