Manuel A. Delgado

With a family history of lutherie that dates back to 1928, Manuel A Delgado builds over 45 different types of string instruments by hand using old-world techniques. Manuel carries on a multi-generational family legacy of hand-crafting string instruments and is an advocate for arts education—especially in support of music educators, as he works around the Unitied States to help build music programs in schools. Delgado Guitars was named “The East Nashvillian of the Year” in 2019, and Manuel is a sitting board member of the Nashville Symphony, Arts at the Airport, ArtsEdTN, and Leadership Music. Find out more at www.delgadoguitars.com.

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Manuel A. Delgado

A Modern Guitar Inspired by Old-World Acoustic Instruments

Drawing on the appointments of the traditional acoustic instruments that have been the Delgado family’s stock-in-trade for three generations, a new take on the Tele is born.

Restoring a Romantic-Era Acoustic with Ties to the U.S. Presidency

This centuries-old instrument, which belonged to the daughter-in-law of President Andrew Jackson, has witnessed almost 200 years of American history.

The Transcontinental History of the Tres Cubano

Our columnist traces the history of the 6-string Cuban tres—from Africa, to Cuba, to the top of American country music.

Mariachi’s Music Teachers Are Leading the Way

Dedicated educators across the U.S. are bringing mariachi to young musicians, and creating an exciting future for music.

A Brief History of the Undersung Requinto Romántico

A celebration of the Mexican requinto romántico, the classical guitar’s bright-sounding, smaller-scale cousin and the tool of choice for influential trío romantico shredders.

A Third-Generation Luthier Tells His Story

Our new columnist bares his family’s roots in guitar-building, going back to 1928 and his grandfather, who made instruments for Segovia and many others.

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Manuel A. Delgado

A Modern Guitar Inspired by Old-World Acoustic Instruments

Drawing on the appointments of the traditional acoustic instruments that have been the Delgado family’s stock-in-trade for three generations, a new take on the Tele is born.

Restoring a Romantic-Era Acoustic with Ties to the U.S. Presidency

This centuries-old instrument, which belonged to the daughter-in-law of President Andrew Jackson, has witnessed almost 200 years of American history.

The Transcontinental History of the Tres Cubano

Our columnist traces the history of the 6-string Cuban tres—from Africa, to Cuba, to the top of American country music.

Mariachi’s Music Teachers Are Leading the Way

Dedicated educators across the U.S. are bringing mariachi to young musicians, and creating an exciting future for music.

A Brief History of the Undersung Requinto Romántico

A celebration of the Mexican requinto romántico, the classical guitar’s bright-sounding, smaller-scale cousin and the tool of choice for influential trío romantico shredders.

A Third-Generation Luthier Tells His Story

Our new columnist bares his family’s roots in guitar-building, going back to 1928 and his grandfather, who made instruments for Segovia and many others.