Take the percussive nature, dynamic range and power of a fine "negra" flamenco guitar ... add an advanced on-board amplification system, premium nylon strings, a cutaway that extends its playability, and a custom-designed set-up that maximizes its acoustic range, and you may arguably have one of the best six-stringed instruments for creating, improvising, and interpreting jazz. The Spanish-style guitar was the instrument of choice for jazz great, Charlie Bryd, a guitarist of extraordinary range and versatility who firmly established it as an instrument well-suited for the fusion of jazz, classical and Latin styles. Today, the boundaries of jazz are being expanded by internationally-acclaimed guitarists like Paco de Lucia, Earl Klugh, Badi Assad, Gerardo Nuñez, Romero Lubambo, and Tomatito ... artists who use their inspiring mastery of the "nylon-stringed" guitar and unique artistic perspectives to create innovative directions in modern jazz, and beyond. This online collection of photographs features a few of the best custom-made Spanish-style guitars created by international-known guitarmaker, Daniel Turner.  Although he specializes in designing and constructing instruments primarily for flamenco guitarists, aficionados, and fine instrument collectors, he also customizes the design and acoustic characteristics of his unique guitars to enhance their suitability for musicians who play jazz. As always, the definition of what is "best" is a personal thing. So the decision is yours ... is one of these instruments the best Spanish-style jazz guitar ??? If you have any comments or questions about these uniquely handcrafted, custom-made guitars, please use the following form to contact the guitarmaker. Your name e-Mail address Subject Comments, Questions, ...  Enter code : Listen to Jazz Guitar Radio while you visit BestJazzGuitar.com ... It offers an eclectic selection of "background" jazz tracks featuring some of the world's best known guitarists including Baden Powell, Earl Klugh, Badi Assad, Charlie Byrd, Gerardo Núñez, Carlinhos Antunes, Ralph Towner, and Romero Lubambo ... all renowned for their mastery of the Spanish-style jazz guitar. Starting in the summer of 2008, the "Cerezo" model will be one of the standard guitar models offered by luthier, Daniel Turner. This high-end, concert-quality instrument has been specifically designed for professional jazz musicians and "nuevo" flamenco guitarists. The "Cerezo" guitar will have a shallow body with a Selmer-style cutaway, highly-figured Cocobolo rosewood back and sides, a master-grade "bear-clawed" spruce or chocolate cedar soundboard, an under-the-saddle pickup with soundhole condenser microphone, and an inside-the-body wireless AKG transmitter.  Special attention has been focused on perfecting the instrument's intonation and on creating a custom-designed set-up that maximizes its dynamic range ... making it an effective instrument for playing across various musical forms, including jazz. Since each "Cerezo" will be custom-made there are a range of options that may be selected (see below) and the instrument's exact scale length and neck shape/dimensions may be specified by the player.  It is expected that the luthier will create no more than three "Cerezos" each year ... beginning July, 2008. Standard Features Master-grade soundboard Fingerboard with African ebony binding Graphite-reinforced neck Hand-made "signature" rosette Selmer-style cutaway Fishman Ellipse Blend pickup/condenser microphone Internal AKG wireless transmitter with receiver unit Alessi tuning machines with binding-matched knobs Premium-quality strings French polishing (complete instrument) Cedar Creek AT Custom Classical case ( upgrades available) Available Upgrades Rodgers tuning machines (Hauser style) Calton custom-made deluxe case Cedar Creek custom-made fine leather case Optional Extras Rosette-matched bindings Transparent upper and lower tap-plate Traditional instrument-matched capo (cejilla) Inlay design and assembly Materials Soundboard European Alpine Spruce Engelmann Spruce Bear-clawed Sitka Spruce Chocolate Cedar Back and Sides High-Figure Cocobolo Rosewood Neck Spanish Cedar Honduran Mahogany Fingerboard African Ebony Cocobolo Rosewood with Ebony Bindings Snakewood with Ebony Bindings Bridge Cocobolo Rosewood Snakewood Head Veneer Cocobolo Rosewood Snakewood Bindings African Ebony Brazilian Rosewood Cocobolo Rosewood East Indian Rosewood Snakewood Interior Bracing Western Red Cedar, Spanish Cedar, German Spruce, Sepele and Honduran Mahogany ( wood options) Interested in the exotic woods that are used by the guitarmaker to create his custom-made instruments ?  Click here to see images of the back and side woods he currently has in his workshop. www.spanishguitarseminar.com The Spanish Guitar Seminar ... held every two years in Córdoba, Spain www.finespanishguitars.com Online gallery of Spanish-style guitar prints www.guitarcalendar.net The 2008 Spanish Guitar Calendar www.flamencoguitarmaker.com The "Flamenco Guitarmaker" website www.guitarrero.es The "Flamenco Guitarmaker" website ... in Spanish www.flamencogitarrenbauer.de The "Flamenco Guitarmaker" website ... in German www.guitareflamenco.fr The "Flamenco Guitarmaker" website ... in French www.guitarmaker.jp The "Flamenco Guitarmaker" website ... in Japanese www.guitarmaker.cn The "Flamenco Guitarmaker" website ... in Chinese www.d-t.mobi The "Flamenco Guitarmaker" website ... for cellular/mobile telephones www.guitarrero.mobi The "Guitarrero.es" website ... for cellular/mobile telephones www.guitares.mobi The "GuitareFlamenco.fr" website ... for cellular/mobile telephones www.guitarmaker.mobi The "Guitarmaker.jp" website ... for cellular/mobile telephones www.fineflamencoguitars.com Finely handcrafted flamenco guitars for sale www.fineguitars.mobi Finely handcrafted flamenco guitars for sale ... for cellular/mobile telephones www.guitarrasflamencas.es Guitarra flamenca profesional en venta www.guitaresflamenco.com Guitares flamencas à vendre www.flamencoguitarist.net An animated screensaver that features the "Oro" model. www.bestflamencoguitar.com How would you select the best custom-made flamenco guitar ? www.mejorguitarra.es ... in Spanish www.meilleureguitare.com ... in French www.bestflamencoguitars.com ... in Japanese www.bestspanishguitar.com How would you select the best custom-made Spanish guitar ? www.bestclassicalguitar.com How would you select the best custom-made classical guitar ?