Valentim Carlos Gomes, a skilled luthier who lives in Ribeirão Preto, São Paulo, Brazil, was born in 1965. His journey into the world of luthiery began in 1999 with making popular guitars. In 2005 he began to explore the realm of classical concert guitars, and immersing himself in the study of the nuances of their sound.In the year 2014, Valentim resolved to craft a model inspired by the esteemed luthier Daniel Friederich. His quest for knowledge led him to delve into extensive research, reading about Friederich's work and studying interviews that shed light on the French master's philosophies and techniques in guitar making. Remarkably, Valentim was able to secure internal videos and blueprints detailing Friederich's iconic guitars. Since then Valentim has produced a some 80 'Tribute to Daniel Friederich' guitars. While Valentim's Friederich model replicas of the master's creations, their vibrant basses, exceptional dynamic range, characteristic high notes are certainly reminiscent of Friedrich's guitars.