Wolfgang JellinghausFE04

Inspired by Torres’ celebrated La Leona, the Jellinghaus FE04 pairs spruce and cypress with a 645mm scale, revisiting a distinctive instrument from the Spanish guitar’s history.

Torres’ original FE04, crafted in 1856, is perhaps his most renowned guitar and the only one he ever named: “La Leona” (The Lioness). Throughout his life, Torres refused to part with this instrument. It is the earliest known example where he introduced many of the innovations that would define his later work. Some believe that La Leona served as the model for his future guitars, thus paving the way for the traditional construct of the classical guitar as we know it.

Wolfgang Jellinghaus’ replica stays true to the original in many ways, including the rosette design and the iconic Torres headstock. Tonally, this guitar lives up to its name. Immensely bold and rich, with that deep resonance of which all Torres guitars are renowned and revered.