Biography
Born in 1951 in Valencia, Manuel Adalid grew up immersed in the world of lutherie thanks to his father, Manuel Adalid Lázaro, who together with Antonio Monfort and Francisco Esteve founded Guitarras Francisco Esteve in 1957. Trained from a young age by these masters in the family workshop, at the age of 23 he fully incorporated into the trade, assuming management in 1980 after years of learning in construction artisanal. Recognized as a Master Craftsman by the Generalitat Valenciana, his passion for wood and sound has led him to explore the perfect balance between tradition and technical evolution.
Background
With more than four decades at the helm of Guitarras Francisco Esteve, Manuel Adalid has guided the organic growth of the workshop, going from modest spaces to larger facilities that house a stable team of artisans dedicated to detail. Under his direction, he developed iconic models such as the Sonatina, Invocation, Torres and Homenaje, each conceived to capture specific nuances of the Spanish sound: from the initial purity of the Sonatina to the evocative depth of the Invocation, the robust resonance of Torres and the refined tribute of the Homenaje. He has shared his vast knowledge at international conferences on the Spanish construction system, emphasizing the importance of noble woods and ancestral techniques adapted to the demands of contemporary guitarists. His career reflects a constant dedication to the family legacy, preserving the essence of the Valencian sound while innovating with humility and precision in each instrument that leaves the workshop.
