Kim Lissarrague Performance 2026 No 479 – Australie

Kim’s guitars are played by many concert performers who are looking for a guitar with exceptional power and a richness of sound comparable to that of a piano.

This ‘Performance’ model – the name implying ‘high performance’ – aims to push the boundaries of what is possible. It is similar to the standard model but has a slightly more contemporary look, with different woods and a different rosette, a matt finish on the neck, and a soundboard with all the other internal structures that is more akin to that of a Greg Smallman & Sons in terms of thickness and carbon fibre. This allows me to develop and enhance the sonic potential of my instrument without altering the standard model.

This is undoubtedly the guitar that comes closest to a Greg Smallman & Sons model that Kim has ever made.

Kim Lissarrague is a luthier we know well. His guitars have been highly acclaimed by a large number of concert guitarists. His classical guitars offer a balance between the ‘Australian’ Lattice projection and the traditional classical tone. We asked Kim Lissarrague to review certain aspects, particularly his finish – a water-based varnish which he uses for environmental and health reasons. This new guitar features a new, water-based nitrocellulose finish that is more durable. Superb projection, clarity and sustain, combined with a full-bodied tone rich in character. The trebles are clear and fruity, whilst the bass notes are round and powerful, with a ‘cello-like’ quality. Paradoxically brilliant and supple. An exceptional guitar to discover, sure to delight you. A benchmark model and one of our bestsellers.
This is undoubtedly the guitar that comes closest to a Greg Smallman & Sons model that Kim has ever made.
Kim Lissarrague is a luthier we know well. His guitars have been highly acclaimed by a large number of concert guitarists. His classical guitars offer a balance between the ‘Australian’ Lattice projection and the traditional classical tone. We asked Kim Lissarrague to review certain aspects, particularly his finish – a water-based varnish which he uses for environmental and health reasons. This new guitar features a new, water-based nitrocellulose finish that is more durable. Superb projection, clarity and sustain, combined with a full-bodied tone rich in character. The trebles are clear and fruity, whilst the bass notes are round and powerful, with a ‘cello-like’ quality. Paradoxically brilliant and supple. An exceptional guitar to discover, sure to delight you. A benchmark model and one of our bestsellers.