The Spanish guitar maker Ricardo Sanchis Carpio is the head luthier of the Hermanos Sanchis Lopez firm in Valencia that was founded by his grandfather, Ricardo Sanchis Nacher (1881-1960) in 1915. Born in Valencia in 1937, Ricardo made his first guitar in 1950. Now in his eighties, he dedicates his time to making handmade RSC models. In the flamenco world, his guitars are often praised and played by such great flamenco artists as Pedro Sierra, Tomatito, José Andrés Cortés, and many others. This guitar, his RSC "Especial Luthier Model," is a fine example of his best work. It is made with premium materials throughout, and offersa powerful, lively, flamenco sound with the kind of bark and edge that flamenco players love. It has firm basses, lyrical trebles, and a true flamenco snarl. Its step up is just right for flamenco.