Mario Novelli - Concerto - - Classical guitar - Italy - 1987

I present this masterpiece of Italian lutherie, in excellent condition. Handcrafted and signed with a pen autograph and the year of construction.

This classical guitar is entirely built in the historic artisanal workshop in Cusignana in 1987. Novelli also handmade the hardware and every single part of his guitars, except the strings!

Premium woods:
- Rosewood for the back, sides, headstock and bridge
- Red cedar for the soundboard
- Cedarwood for the neck and headstock
- Ebony for the fretboard

The beautiful rosette and the inlays on the headstock cover are original artisanal work and complete this instrument, which is expression of the finest craftsmanship of those times in Italy.

The sound confirms the expectations, revealing itself deep, aggressive, and of great intensity, with a clear and crystalline note. A guitar that has nothing to envy the most renowned Italian-made guitars.

The measurements are: 660 - 53 - 3.5/4.

The guitar presents in truly excellent condition, especially considering its age, with a sound of the highest quality in every register.
It has been used and played with great respect and, in fact, there are no signs of fingernail marks on the soundboard in the typical areas. I note only a small scratch on the lower part of the top, badly “repaired” by a previous owner, and slight defects in the shellac lacquer finish on the edge of the back. All as documented in photos.

This instrument is aimed at professional guitarists or lovers of Italian artisanal lutherie and collectors, as it represents a true benchmark in high-end production.

It is shipped with an original hard case (perhaps) and a professional padded and insured package.