2019 Daniele Marrabello SP/IN

A 2019 classical guitar by Daniele Marrabello, with a spruce top and Indian rosewood back and sides – No. 130, our first guitar from this young Milan luthier.

In the video above, Taso Comanescu plays Manuel Ponce's Prelude No. 2 in A from the "12 Preludes" on this guitar.

A Pupil of Enrico Bottelli

Daniele trained at the Civic School of Luthiery in Milan and in the workshop of Enrico Bottelli, and he looks to Hauser I and the Spanish masters for inspiration. He combines careful measurement of every piece of wood with his own musical sensitivity.

Sound and Condition

The sound strongly resembles Hauser I, with piano-like clarity, precise balance and a vast palette of colors, and a clearly anchored fundamental at the core of each note. Pre-owned, it is in excellent condition with only some very minor wear in the finish.

Daniele Marrabello: A Young Talent from Milan

Daniele Marrabello is one of the great younger talents of Italian guitar making. He was born in Milan and studied there at the Civic School of Luthiery, spending his final year as an apprentice in the Voghera workshop of Enrico Bottelli. In 2012 he opened his own workshop in Vimodrone, just outside Milan.

Hauser and the Spanish Masters

Daniele's inspiration comes primarily from Hermann Hauser I and the Spanish masters Antonio de Torres, Domingo Esteso and Enrique García. His approach is both scientific and instinctive: he measures the specific weight and flexibility of every piece of wood, then lets his musical sensitivity guide the work. He pays particular attention to beautiful details and exceptional materials.