Custom guitars by Jason McGuire - El Rubio
Jason McGuire’s flamenco journey began as a nine-year old child fascinated by his instrument of choice, the guitar. Studying on his own inspired by his mother, a folk singer who also played, he is largely self-taught and by personal inspiration, long hours of study and surrounding himself with other great artists and mentors, became one of the finest musicians and composers in the U.S. His interest in building began 20 years ago as his career as a player ….
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Explore the custom image gallery of hand-crafted flamenco and classical guitars built exclusively by renowned luthier Jason McGuire, also known as El Rubio. Each instrument reflects decades of dedication to Spanish guitar tradition, blending precise craftsmanship, select tonewoods, and the responsive voice that professional performers demand. The gallery showcases detailed images of soundboards, rosettes, bindings, and bracing, revealing the artistry behind McGuire’s signature warm, balanced tone and lightning-fast flamenco response. Whether you’re a concert guitarist, collector, or enthusiast, this visual collection highlights the authentic character, rich resonance, and distinctive aesthetic that make El Rubio guitars sought after by players around the world.
Jim Oran
“Jason worked with me from the beginning to the end with every detail. I love my Flamenco Negra! The guitar… Read more “Jim Oran”
Pedro Cortes
“Jason McGuire, the new luthier making waves in the guitar world. His instruments are absolutely incredible, and I think you’d… Read more “Pedro Cortes”
Ramzi Mardam Bey
“I’ve played a lot of great guitars over the years, and I am utterly flabbergasted at how Jason has learned… Read more “Ramzi Mardam Bey”
Jesse Torre
“The guitar is exactly what I needed for the performing I do; the guitar built for me was meant to… Read more “Jesse Torre”
Robert Clark
“When looking for a new flamenco guitar, my goal was to obtain an instrument that would inspire me creatively and… Read more “Robert Clark”
Alex Nicholas, Proud owner of #8 & #21
“It’s a rare opportunity to have a guitar built entirely by one person, by hand, who himself is an incredible… Read more “Alex Nicholas, Proud owner of #8 & #21”
Nate Levine
“I’m fortunate to have collected a few guitars from the best builders in the world, and the blanca Jason built… Read more “Nate Levine”
Roberto
“El Rubio” is a fantastic Luthier, very easy to work with, and his craftsmanship is top-notch. I really enjoyed the… Read more “Roberto”