Arturo Huipe is one of the best luthiers in Mexico, and among the few makers in Paracho, Mexico from whom I buy both because he uses prime woods and materials, but more importantly takes great care to control the humidity in his workshop. Both in workmanship and tone, Arturo Huipe's handmade instruments compare favorably to many classical guitars that would sell for hundreds of dollars more. This fine flamenca negra guitar's body is patterned on a Hauser. It has the volume and flamenco rasp that one expects from a concert flamenca negra. It is responsive, well-balanced between basses and trebles, has excellent clarity, and offers, a wide pallet of colors, The action is comfortably set up for flamenco.