Marco Maguolo

Marco Maguolo is an esteemed Italian luthier from Padua, known for classical guitars that combine refined craftsmanship with a warm, balanced, and expressive sound. Trained in the restoration of historic instruments and inspired by masters like Torres and Romanillos, he creates guitars with deep basses, lyrical mids, singing trebles, and excellent projection. His work blends traditional techniques with modern sensitivity, making his instruments highly sought after by performers and collectors worldwide.

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Marco Maguolo – Guitar Maker

Marco Maguolo from Padua is regarded as one of Italy’s finest contemporary luthiers. His instruments combine traditional craftsmanship, refined aesthetics, and exceptional acoustic performance. Trained in the restoration of historical instruments, Maguolo developed a deep understanding of both Spanish and Italian guitar-making traditions before creating his own concert guitars.

Inspired by masters such as Antonio de Torres and José Luis Romanillos, he merges historical techniques with a modern artistic vision. His guitars are known for their balanced and expressive sound, strong projection, and highly responsive touch.

  • Balanced tonal palette with warm basses, colorful mids, and clear singing trebles
  • Strong projection and long sustain
  • Premium tonewoods including European spruce, cedar, rosewood, and cypress
  • Hand-carved fan and lattice bracing
  • Elegant craftsmanship with fine rosettes and French-polished finishes

Thanks to his extensive experience restoring instruments by Torres, Simplicio, Hauser, and others, Maguolo possesses rare insight into the structural and tonal subtleties that define great guitars. His instruments are highly valued by soloists, chamber musicians, and collectors worldwide.

Maguolo builds only a limited number of guitars per year, making his work highly sought after through select dealers such as Siccas Guitars or directly via commission. Each guitar represents a unique blend of artistic expression and masterful craftsmanship.