Santos Bayon is the grand nephew of Santos Hernandez and continues to work in Santos Hernandez actual workshop which he inherited from his father, Feliciano Bayón, a talented luthier in his own right. I believe that Santos is among the finest guitar makers currently working in Spain. This handmade classical guitar is a faithful copy of a Santos Hernandez instrument, built using Santo's own forms. The rosette, with its mother-of-pearl inlays, is also one that Santos employed in some of his guitars.  I have a number of original Santos Hernandez guitars in my own collection, and Bayon's Santos Hernandez model compares well with them. It is a superb instrument that whose tone is instantly recognized as that of Santos Hernandez. The trebles are concentrated, intense, and possess a crystalline clarity. The mid-range is likewise vibrant and full bodied. The basses are firm, resonant, and crisp. The guitar has concert volume, great presence and projects even when played softly.

Santos Hernandez model played by Gonzalo Andrés Molano