Since 1928, All Instruments Are Handmade
Started in 1928, Manuel moved to "Music City, USA," city of Nashville, Tennessee, in 2005 to continue following his family's tradition. Manuel now has a shop of his own. Here he creates over 40 different types of string instruments including; high-end Classical guitars, steel-strings, Resophonics, classical concert guitars, flamenco guitars, bajo sextos, requintos románticos, requintos jarochos, jaranas, steel string acoustics, tres, guitarrones, vihuelas, many of the traditional instruments he grew up around. Each instrument is built entirely by Manuel. He has no apprentices or helpers and chooses to design and build from start to finish. Local stores in Nashville currently carry "Delgado Guitars" and many others have shown interest. Manuel is committed to build fine instruments with the integrity and respect of the Delgado family's tradition. Founded in 1928 by Porfirio & Candelario Delgado, Delgado Guitars is backed with 78 years of industry experience. Delgado Guitars provides top-notch Handmade instruments of the highest quality, custom built for each client. Along with great customer support - a combination that can't be beat! Through our commitment, experience, and expertise Delgado Guitars has established a business relationship with our customers that will last a lifetime!
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Third generation Luthier, Manuel A. Delgado builds all instruments by hand and has had an impressive client list through the years, as well as being invited to be a part of two separate exhibits at the Smithsonian Institute.
Concert Classical Guitars, Flamenco Guitars, Steel Strings, Ukulele, Bajo Sexto, Bajo Quinto, Irish Bouzouki, Mandolin, Resophonic, Guitarron, Vihuela, Jarana, Requinto, Tres, Cuatro, Classical Hybrid, and many, many more.
Two Exhibits at the Smithsonian Institute, "Hero of the Year" 2002 for work to help victims of 9/11, The Unity Guitar, Recognized by City of Los Angeles with Certificate of Appreciation, Certificate of Appreciation for New York organization, Best of L.A., TN Crossroads, Visiting with Huell Howser, ABC, NBC, CBS, PBS (Reading Rainbow), NPR, KABC, The Los Angeles Times, The Tennessean, Partner with L.A.P.D. and coach of L.A.P.D. Boxing Team, The Ear Foundation, Fretboard Journal, American Songwriter, Guitar Player Magazine, Esquire Magazine, La Opiñion, BOSE, and many more.
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