Portuguese Guitar Makers
There are many Portuguese guitar makers still building guitars according to traditional craftsmanship. Many families have passed on their knowledge for generations. Amongst the most notable "guitarreiros", or guitar makers, are the names of the Grácio family, the Cardoso family, António Guerra, Domingos Machado, and Domingos Cerqueira.
For a more comprehensive list of manufacturers please refer to José Lucio's site below.
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