Estopa's new guitars are crafted among friends and woods

The woods we choose for each part of the guitar help us define the sound. Factors such as the origin or species of the tree are determinants of the result.

For the tops, they choose Spruce and Cedar, fine-textured wood with highly valued sonic qualities.

For the backs, exotic woods like Malaysian Blackwood or Padauk Bariolé, highly sought after for their unusual aesthetics.

And for the headplates, Ebony, a resistant wood with high density.

It's a meticulous selection process, touching and observing each piece with an expert eye to detect what makes a wood perfect for a guitar.

But we don't stop at appearance or feel. Once we've chosen the highest quality woods, we perform a sound analysis that changes the game.