Mariano Conde Cavia (b.1957) began his apprenticeship at age 15 with his father Mariano (1916-1998) and his uncle Faustino Conde (1913-1988), the original Conde Hermanos whose guitars were played by Paco de Lucia, Niño Ricardo, Sabiacas, Melchor de Marchena, Mario Escudero, Enrique de Melchor many other leading flamenco guitars of the day. Since opening his own shop Mariano has sold guitars to today's generation of leading flamenco players including Juan and Pepe Habichela, Rafael Riquini, Antonio Sanchez, Reimundo Amador, Serranito, Paco Cepero, Antonio Higuero, Mario Perrano and many others. This flamenca negra (AF25), which Mariano makes personally, is based on the one built for Paco de Lucia. It offers everything one expects of a flamenco guitar of this caliber.