About the luthier
Italian luthier Ennio Giovanetti initially trained as a violin maker in Milan before turning his full attention to classical concert guitars, drawn by the instruments expressive range and tonal depth. His formative studies included close examination of the work of Antonio de Torres, Hermann Hauser, Enrique Garca, and Francisco Simplicio, while his violin making background strongly influenced his approach to precision, material selection, and structural discipline.
Giovanetti studied under Enrico Bottelli and had the opportunity to examine numerous important historical guitars during his early development. Since 1998, he has been building guitars professionally in his workshop in Sariano di Gropparello, Italy. His instruments follow traditional Spanish construction principles, yet incorporate clearly personal stylistic and structural decisions that make his work immediately recognisable. Deeply rooted in historical models, his guitars also reflect decades of practical experience and ongoing refinement.
About the guitar
This concert guitar was built in 2015 and represents Ennio Giovanettis interpretation of traditional Spanish design through a distinctly personal lens. The combination of a spruce top with flamed maple back and sides results in a clear, immediate tonal response with strong projection and definition.
The sound is characterised by clarity, focus, and a well balanced response across the registers. The basses are articulate and supportive rather than heavy, the midrange remains open and transparent, and the trebles are clean and precise. The overall tonal profile emphasises separation and control, allowing complex textures and contrapuntal playing to remain intelligible.
With its quick response and stable dynamic behaviour, the guitar encourages refined articulation and controlled phrasing. The tonal character, combined with the inherent clarity of maple, makes the instrument particularly well suited to players seeking precision, projection, and structural definition within a traditional construction framework.
Condition
The guitar is in excellent condition. There are no cracks, damages, or structural issues. It shows no noteworthy marks or signs of wear.
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