The Master Luthier
From Isfahan to Valencia
Born in Isfahan in 1980, Saeid Aboutalebian began his musical journey with the Setar. A graduate of the Isfahan Conservatory of Music, he first mastered the art of sound—long before dedicating himself fully to the art of wood.
In 2000, he started building traditional Iranian instruments, developing a deep, experience-driven understanding of acoustics and resonance. Since 2017, his full focus has been on the construction of world-class classical guitars, where precision, balance, and tonal depth define his work.
After emigrating to Spain in 2018, Saeid founded Shivana Studio Art Center S.L. Initially based in Barcelona, the studio is now located in Valencia, where Persian soulful sensitivity meets the living tradition of Spanish guitar making. Each instrument reflects a lifelong dialogue between material, sound, and the musician.
