Douglas Bryce Hamp, an accomplished luthier based in Arizona, has cultivated his passion for crafting stringed instruments since his early pre-teen years. It wasn't until his retirement, however, that he fully immersed himself in the art of creating classical guitars. Under the tutelage of Pablo Riqueña, a renowned luthier from Malaga, Douglas absorbed the traditional Spanish techniques of guitar construction. His guitar body design takes inspiration from the works of Antonio Torres and Hermann Hauser, while his bracing technique ingeniously combines elements from Hauser, Hernandez y Aguado, and Fleta. The rosette he has fashioned pays tribute to Jose Luis Romanillos, another luthier from whom he draws inspiration.

A dedicated proponent of sustainable practices, Douglas meticulously employs environmentally-friendly woods in his guitar crafting. The Sitka spruce he meticulously selects is derived from mature Sitka trees, sourced exclusively from naturally fallen trunks or ancient stumps left behind by logging activities. The East Indian rosewood is not only of the highest quality, but likewise is plantation grown. All in all, this is a nicely made guitar.

This is a new guitar being sold by the luthier on commission. We have only placed it here to distinguish it from our own new inventory of guitars we actually own.

I have played this guitar, and like the several other guitars he has made it offers a genuine Spanish sound. The basses and trebles balance nicely. It has concert quality power and projection, and lyrical singing trebels. It provides a rich spectrum of tonal colors.