Josep González Farré was born in 1922 in Barcelona. He began his career as a cabinet-maker, but in 1954 turned to making guitars. From 1956 to 1964 he worked for the Juan Estruche factory. Leaving Estuche, he became the formeman for the Taurus factory. In 1975, he set up his own workshop on  the Calle San Félix, where he continued making guitars, laudes, and bandurrias until his retirement. His guitars show influences of Jose Ramirez and Ignacio Fleta. The guitar is generally in excellent condition, and needs no repairs. As with most guitars of this age, there are assorted player's marks, particularly near the bridge.