Simeon Yolkin is a master luthier crafting classical and flamenco guitars in the city of Zlatoust.
His journey in guitar making began in 2012. Simeon initially forged his path through self-study (using books, internet resources, etc.), but later pursued formal training in Granada, Spain, under the guidance of master luthier Pavel Gavryushov.
In his work, the master bases his development on the traditional Spanish school of guitar making.
Over the years, he has crafted numerous replicas of classical and flamenco guitars by such renowned masters as: Antonio de Torres, José Romanillos, Santos Hernandez, Marcelo Barbero, Manuel Reyes, Manuel Rodriguez, and others.
Currently, his primary construction model is based on the more contemporary ideas of the great French master Daniel Friederich.
Also, he is actively developing and implementing a range of modern design concepts and solutions, including innovative and original ones.
A separate and crucial aspect of the master's work, and a field for exploration, is guitar design and woodworking. He designs and crafts the rosettes and inlays for his guitars by himself. All the guitars are varnished exclusively with French polish. The master usually creates around 8 guitars a year.
Simeon is deeply convinced that the instrument's aesthetics and unique signature-like style are just as important as perfecting its acoustic qualities.
Simeon Yolkin's guitars are sold and highly regarded both in Russia and internationally. His instruments have been sold in world-renowned guitar salons: Siccas Guitars (Germany) and Die Gitarre (Switzerland).
Prominent Russian guitarists who play his instruments include musicians such as: Kuzma Filimonov and Mikhail Rakin (Novosibirsk), Dmitry Murin (Moscow), Alexey Starodubtsev (Moscow), Ilya Filyukov (St. Petersburg), and others.
His journey in guitar making began in 2012. Simeon initially forged his path through self-study (using books, internet resources, etc.), but later pursued formal training in Granada, Spain, under the guidance of master luthier Pavel Gavryushov.
In his work, the master bases his development on the traditional Spanish school of guitar making.
Over the years, he has crafted numerous replicas of classical and flamenco guitars by such renowned masters as: Antonio de Torres, José Romanillos, Santos Hernandez, Marcelo Barbero, Manuel Reyes, Manuel Rodriguez, and others.
Currently, his primary construction model is based on the more contemporary ideas of the great French master Daniel Friederich.
Also, he is actively developing and implementing a range of modern design concepts and solutions, including innovative and original ones.
A separate and crucial aspect of the master's work, and a field for exploration, is guitar design and woodworking. He designs and crafts the rosettes and inlays for his guitars by himself. All the guitars are varnished exclusively with French polish. The master usually creates around 8 guitars a year.
Simeon is deeply convinced that the instrument's aesthetics and unique signature-like style are just as important as perfecting its acoustic qualities.
Simeon Yolkin's guitars are sold and highly regarded both in Russia and internationally. His instruments have been sold in world-renowned guitar salons: Siccas Guitars (Germany) and Die Gitarre (Switzerland).
Prominent Russian guitarists who play his instruments include musicians such as: Kuzma Filimonov and Mikhail Rakin (Novosibirsk), Dmitry Murin (Moscow), Alexey Starodubtsev (Moscow), Ilya Filyukov (St. Petersburg), and others.
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Classical and flamenco guitarists playing my guitars
- "SIBERIA NUEVA" DUONovosibirsk
- Dmitriy MurinMoscow. Musician, guitarist, opera singer and conductor. Laureate of international competitions, Associate Professor at the Gnessin Russian Academy of Medical Sciences.Dmitry's opinion: Simeon's guitars are world-class instruments in which every minute detail is thought out. Each instrument has its own unique voice and vibrant timbre. You start enjoying yourself from the very first sounds. These are the guitars you want to play!
- Alexey StarodubtsevMoscow.
- Ilya FilyukovSaint Petersburg. multigenre guitarist, music and guitar teacher, winner of international competitions, founder of the El Maestro guitar school. He is the author of numerous concert and musical programs for solo and ensemble guitar, covering musical styles from medieval music to the avant-garde. In his work, he relies on the principles of accessibility of musical art to the general public and popularization of the guitar as an instrument of a wide range of possibilities.
The author of a unique, pedagogical guitar training program for children and adults, based on many years of experience in teaching and performing practice.Ilya's opinion: Back in 2019, I was looking for an author's instrument, but I just wasn't interested in the guitar, I was looking for a SPECIAL instrument.
I've talked to many masters, tried different guitars, but it's not the same.…
I saw Semyon's guitars in VK, wrote, we talked, I got answers to all my questions. Semyon sent me photos of some of his guitars, and one of them was the Elegida (Spanish: Chosen), the name of the author. It was love at first sight: stunning shapes, a gorgeous fir tree, a magnificent zirikot, in general, it sounded in my head: "IT". Semyon and I agreed and I began to wait, 3 days of painful waiting and the guitar in my hands, from the very first sound I realized - it's forever! A great guitar by all accounts, it's been my main instrument for 6 years now, and it gives me pleasure to play it every time.
By the way, in the future, they also ordered guitars from Semyon for their students, which are only getting better and the attitude towards customers is exceptional and careful.
My verdict: Semyon Yelkin is the best guitar master in Russia, Semyon's guitars are the legacy of Russian guitar making. - Michael RakinNovosibirsk
- Kuzma FilimonovNovosibirskMax founded our company. He is the father of our main goals and values. He found the core members of our team and helped them to show their unique talents in the work process.
- Peter GuentherGermany
- Igor KurbykoKazan
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My name is Simeon, I am a guitar master from Zlatoust, Russia. I specialize in the manufacture of classical and flamenco guitars, modern designs and original design patterns for inlays.
tel: +7 ( 951) 776-93-17
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