Born in Granada in 1960.
He began working in his uncle’s, Antonio Marín Montero, workshop in 1974. There he learned the secrets of his art and, currently, he continues crafting high-quality guitars in his uncle’s workshop and own firm.
Nowadays, José Marín Plazuelo’s guitars are considered as works of art in the flamenco world due to their sound quality, commodity, and wood selection.