Davide Scacchi – 2026

About the luthier

Davide Scacchi is a guitar maker based in Milan whose work is centered on the Torres tradition. Rather than treating this model as a historical reference alone, he has devoted his workshop practice to studying and refining this approach with real consistency. That concentration on a clearly defined concept gives his instruments a strong internal coherence, with every construction decision serving weight, response, and tonal immediacy.

His dedication to this style has led to instruments of remarkable refinement, shaped by low overall weight and a notably low air resonance. In Scacchis work, the Torres ideal is not reduced to outward resemblance, but pursued through responsiveness, flexibility of color, and a direct physical connection between player and sound.

About the guitar

This new Davide Scacchi from 2026 is a traditionally built concert guitar with a strikingly individual voice. Built with a spruce top and birdseye maple back and sides, it responds with great speed and produces a sound that is forward, vivid, and highly immediate. The instrument is exceptionally light in the hands, and that lightness is clearly felt in the ease with which the tone speaks.

Its sound is powerful and colorful, with very deep basses and a slightly boxy character in the most attractive sense, giving the voice definition and personality rather than dryness. What makes the guitar especially compelling is its elasticity. Even small changes in the right hand produce noticeable shifts in color and nuance, allowing the player to shape phrases with unusual freedom. The result is a guitar that feels alive under the fingers and remains highly responsive to musical intention.

Although inspired by the Torres concept, this instrument does not feel historical in a narrow sense. It offers projection, immediacy, and a broad tonal palette while preserving clarity and control. The low body resonance supports the depth of the bass response and contributes to the guitars strong sense of presence, making it a refined and distinctive modern interpretation of a traditional idea.