Giancarlo Nannoni is an Italian classical guitar maker in Tossignano, near Bologna, who has built guitars since 1994. His "contemporary" model is closely based on Hermann Hauser I, and he gives each guitar a name.
At a Glance
- Workshop: Tossignano (Bologna), Italy
- Building since: 1994
- Inspiration: Hermann Hauser I and the 1937 Hauser of Andrés Segovia
- Known for: His "contemporary" model with a light lattice under the Hauser fans
- Players: Conservatory teachers and young prize-winning concert guitarists
From a Violin Workshop in Imola
Italian luthier Giancarlo Nannoni has dedicated his life to traditional classical guitar making since 1994. From childhood he was interested in music at an amateur level, playing the guitar and other instruments. He became interested in lutherie when he had the chance to visit the violin maker Contavalli in Imola, where he saw the raw materials and tools and fell for the remarkable smell of wood that fills every professional workshop.
To follow his dream he studied every relevant topic, including physics, acoustics and guitar construction, and he visited many museums and collections to deepen his understanding of the great luthiers of the past. He has attended the main exhibitions in many Italian cities and lectured on instrument making in public and private schools. Today his guitars are played in Italy and abroad by conservatory teachers and young concert players who have won international competitions.
A "Contemporary" Hauser Model
Giancarlo's style is strongly inspired by Hermann Hauser I. He borrows heavily from the Hauser design, with several small modifications of his own, to make his "contemporary" model: the plantilla and box follow the 1937 Hauser of Andrés Segovia, and six very thin braces pass beneath the seven Hauser fans to form a light lattice. His desire is a traditional, beautiful sound, with full basses and bright, precise trebles. He names his guitars – "Galatea" and "Ambrosia" among them.
Giancarlo Nannoni Guitars at GSI
Giancarlo Nannoni guitars have been coming to us since 2021. You'll find guitars currently in stock by clicking the "Guitars In Stock" button in the header of this page as well as earlier examples in our Museum by clicking the "Guitars In Museum" button.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Giancarlo Nannoni?
An Italian classical guitar maker in Tossignano, near Bologna, building since 1994 in the tradition of Hermann Hauser I.
What is Giancarlo Nannoni's "contemporary" model?
A guitar on the plan of Segovia's 1937 Hauser, with six very thin braces under the seven Hauser fans forming a light lattice.
