Guitars have been built in Casasimarro, a small town in the province of Cuenca, since the XVIII century. One of these shops back then, in year 1,755, was run by my great-great grandfather, but as far as the Carrillo family is concerned, it was Blas Carrillo Alarcón with whom the saga begins constructing guitars in year 1,836, later was his son Vicente Carrillo Lopez, my father Vicente Carrillo Cantos and after his premature death, my mother Gabriela Casas Fornier took over the shop until in year 1,980 when I personally took the helm of the family business.


I was born on July 31, 1,963 into a guitar-making family therefore have grown among guitars, reason why it was never difficult to learn the craft, further more, I have always pursued learning from other guitar makers specially those that enjoy recognition. At the beginning of 1,984, I was lucky to meet Angel Benito Aguado, a Luthier from Madrid, with whom I have established a very good friendship, have shared ideas and has given me a wealth of advice so I could improve upon my guitars. Later I met Jose Romero that comes from the Ramirez tradition, who also has been a guide and an incredible source of advice for me.

Since then, I have thrived to do better every time making my guitars with a personal touch and always putting into good use the advice of my friends and colleagues.