Manuel de la Chica is regarded as the most important guitar maker Granada so far.
His style and sound quality have been often compared to Maestro Marcelo Barbero’s guitars, as they worked together on some guitars Santos Hernández left unfinished when passing away.
In 1973, already a renowned guitar maker, he had no choice but to leave his occupation, due to health complications caused by the inhalation of dust and chemicals.
His guitars are recognized and praised by collectors, guitar makers and guitarists all around the world.