“Englishman in New York“ (Sting) for Guitar Solo. Guitar: Antonio Lopez Martin (1966)

In this transcription I used several lines of the soprano sax used in the original CD version. One way or the other I ended up with a certain kind of classical approach but with a strong influence regarding Americain fingerpicking. The song “walks“ in a certain way and I wanted to keep that thorough the whole song. So for that reason an alternating bass line in this piece. I hope you like it. The guitar I’m using here is an Antonio Lopez Martin from 1966. Though quite a bit older it is in remarkably good condition. Equipped with a rather deep soundbox I had to be more aware of what that does to the 0 Db “border“ for some lower notes but such things are happening sometimes. A spruce topped instrument with remarkable “Marrocain like“ tuners as the base plate appears to be made out of pure silver. Superior quality! Antonio Lopez Martin had his workshop in Melilla and built guitars for several well known luthiers both