Esteve Guitars was founded in 1957 in Valencia, Spain by Francisco Esteve and Manuel Adalid. Manuel Adalid's son joined the enterprise and determined to market Esteve guitars worldwide by using new techniques in construction and design, adapting to the demands of the international market. Circa 2017 Esteve had a team of 52 craftsmen building their classical and flameco guitars as well as requintos, tres cubanos and acoustic basses.

Source: Esteve Guitars website (23 February 2017)