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

I present this masterpiece of Italian luthiery, in excellent condition. Handmade and bearing an autograph signature in pen and the year of construction.
This classical guitar was entirely crafted in the historic Cusignana workshop in 1987. Novelli also handcrafted the hardware and every single part of his guitars, except the strings!

Very high-quality woods:
Rosewood for the back, sides, headstock and bridge; red cedar for the soundboard; cedrela for the neck and headstock; ebony for the fretboard.
The beautiful rosette and the inlays on the headstock cover are of original artisanal workmanship and complete this instrument, which is an expression of the finest craftsmanship of that era in Italy.

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

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

The guitar presents itself 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 indeed there are no nail marks on the harmonic top in the typical areas. I note only a small scratch on the lower part of the top, carelessly “filled” by a previous owner, and slight defects to the shellac varnish on the edge of the back. All as documented in the photos.

This instrument is aimed at professional guitarists or enthusiasts of Italian artisanal lutherie and collectors, as it truly represents a benchmark in high-end production.
It is shipped with a hard case (the photo is indicative) and a professionally padded and insured package.