Martinez - Hispania Folk Satin Cognac Burst + Housse

MARTINEZ has put its Hispania stamp on this Folk Satin Cognac Burst, an electro-acoustic nylon-string guitar where the colour of the wood tells a story in itself. The Satin Cognac Burst finish evokes an Andalusian sunset, whilst the chambered solid-body design creates a hollowed-out body for a warm tone.

Beneath this finish, a flamed maple top, veined like an antique fabric, rests on a dense mahogany back, rich in bass tones. The mahogany neck, shaped to a C-profile, leads to a rosewood fingerboard with a silky feel, complemented by a rosewood bridge.

The 650 mm (25.59-inch) scale length provides a classic tension, familiar to nylon-string enthusiasts. The 48 mm bone nut keeps the strings neatly spaced, whilst a two-way truss rod maintains the neck’s alignment throughout the seasons.

When it comes to connectivity, the combination of a piezo pickup and a body pickup captures both the string attack and the resonance of the body, mixed via a DerJung preamp featuring a 3-band EQ. The separate controls – volume, piezo level, body pickup level and effects – form a compact control panel within easy reach.

The 3.5 mm mini-jack headphone output enables silent practice sessions, whilst the USB-C connection recharges the built-in lithium battery in just a few minutes’ time. Supplied with its own gig bag, this Hispania travels from the living room to the stage.