2019 Ennio Giovanetti SP/CSAR

This 2019 Ennio Giovanetti is a classical guitar with a spruce top and CSA rosewood back and sides, handmade in Sariano di Gropparello, near Piacenza in northern Italy.

A Classy, Tasteful Italian Classical Guitar

This is a classy, tasteful and simply beautiful instrument. Ennio used his best materials and a generous amount of inlay work: block and wave patterns weave their way through the rosette, tie block, head veneer, purfling, back seam and heel block – absolutely stunning, and perfectly executed.

Sound and Playability

The sound is every bit as strong as the looks, with sturdy, bold basses and rich, thick trebles, and there is plenty of power on tap. The setup makes for incredibly easy playability, thanks in part to a very clever bridge: Ennio cuts circular divots into the base of the bridge where the strings exit the tie block, which increases the break angle over the saddle. The action can therefore be set low without losing the torque the top needs for good tone.

All in all, a meticulously thought-out guitar whose big, beautiful voice lives up to its striking appearance.

Ennio Giovanetti: From Violin Making to the Guitar

Italian luthier Ennio Giovanetti studied violin making in Milan but eventually turned his attention to the construction of concert classical guitars, after discovering the special, subtle qualities of timbre and expression unique to the guitar. He set out on a journey to discover the secrets of the craft through the work of Torres, Hauser, García and Simplicio as his primary role models. He also learned to incorporate the work of the great violin makers, past and present, in an attempt to build the most "musical" instrument possible.

A Workshop near Piacenza

He has been building professionally since 1998 and works in his workshop in Sariano di Gropparello, near Piacenza.