“Grand Award” at the 1929 Barcelona International Exposition Simplicio became the right-hand-man of the greatest of all guitar makers; upon his master's death, in November 1923, Simplicio took over the famous workshop. The fact that Simplicio, at the age of 45, took up the art of lutherie and went on to excel as one of the top guitar makers of his time attests to his intelligence; while his background in cabinet making clearly gave him an advantage, he was able to build on that foundation under Enrique Garcia's constant guidance. Before long Simplicio had stepped up production and immersed himself in a frenzy of work which proved most profitable. His fame grew and he presented some of his guitars at the prestigious 1929 Barcelona International Exposition, where he was honoured with the esteemed “Grand Award” and gold medal In light of his intelligence, tireless work and absolute dedication to guitar making, Francisco Simplico fully deserves the gratitude of guitar- lovers everywhere He died in Barcelona on 14 January 1932. SIMPLICIO, Miguel ~ Renowned guitar maker from Spain. Son of the famous Francisco Simplicio Hemandis. He continued the tradition that his father had inherited from the great Enrique Garcia, enriching it with his own skills. The calibre of his guitars is equivalent to those cteated by Francisco Simplicio (see above)