From the Spring 2017 issue of Classical Guitar | BY KATHLEEN A. BERGERON Born June 13, 1817, in La Cañada de San Urbano, Spain, Antonio de Torres Jurado changed the shape, sound, and worldwide appeal of the guitar, which is today arguably the most popular instrument on the planet. Here is what a few notable authors have said about Torres: “The most influential Spanish guitar builder of all time.” —Robert Shaw, Hand Made, Hand Played: The Art and Craft of Contemporary … Continue reading Happy Birthday, Don Antonio! Toast the 200th birthday of Influential Luthier Antonio de Torres