Angelo Vailati - 2024 No. 249 "Romanillos"
Angelo Vailati - 2024 No. 249 "Romanillos"
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Overview
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About the luthier
Angelo Vailati belongs to the younger generation of Italian luthiers who have already earned recognition far beyond their national borders. His formation included study with Enrico Bottelli, José Luis Romanillos and Daniele Chiesa which allowed him to explore a wide range of European traditions while shaping a precise and personal understanding of sound. Working from his workshop in Bologna he creates instruments that unite classical craftsmanship with a refined contemporary aesthetic. Vailati approaches each guitar with a strong sense of proportion, balance and material sensitivity. His work is defined by clarity of design, expressive subtlety and a tonal concept that seeks richness without losing transparency. These qualities place him among the distinguished voices of modern Italian guitar making.
About the guitar
This mint 2024 instrument is built in the Romanillos tradition and features a high quality spruce top together with CITES certified Brazilian rosewood for the back and sides. The entire guitar is finished with French polish which enhances resonance and preserves the delicacy of the structure. The rosette and the elegant headstock decoration echo the expressive language of the Spanish master while still reflecting Vailati’s own artistic identity. At 1470 grams the guitar remains light and highly responsive. Alessi tuning machines complete the instrument with reliable precision.
The tone reveals itself with clarity and ease. Each note emerges cleanly and carries a gentle bloom of soft overtones that lends the guitar a lyrical and expressive presence. The instrument breathes openly and reacts to the smallest variation of touch which allows vivid colour changes with minimal movement of the right hand. The Brazilian rosewood adds depth to the basses and a luminous quality to the trebles giving the guitar considerable range for shaping musical lines. The sustain is long and stable which allows melodies to unfold in a calm and unhurried way. Despite its generous projection the guitar preserves warmth, balance and refinement. It is a highly responsive concert instrument that rewards nuance and encourages expressive interpretation.
Condition
The guitar is in mint condition and shows ever so slight signs of use.
Regular care extends the life of the instrument
Even with careful use, a classical guitar may gradually change in appearance or respond to unstable storage conditions. Have a close look at your guitar regularly and be attentif to changes. If your instrument is suffering from its environement, it will let you know.
Protect Your Guitar: Handle with Care
Be mindful when touching your instrument with greasy or unwashed hands: any skin contact is a small attack on the varnish. Of course, a guitar is made to be played, but taking a few precautions helps preserve its beauty: wash your hands before playing, wear long sleeves, and avoid unnecessary direct skin contact with the body of the instrument.
Pro tip: Avoid playing with a button-up shirt, heavy jewelry, or a belt, as these can scratch the guitar. Also, make sure your guitar case is free of any objects that could damage the instrument during storage.
String care
A good habit to adopt is wiping down your strings briefly after each playing session. This small action significantly extends their lifespan and helps maintain a consistent, comfortable feel under your fingers.
Most importantly, clean strings are essential for keeping your instrument in tune. Corrosion, sweat, and dust can affect the uniformity of the strings and interfere with accurate tuning across the entire fingerboard.
Pro tip: If you're having trouble getting your guitar in tune, it might be time to change the strings. A useful test is to compare the pitch of the 12th fret harmonic with the fretted note at the 12th fret; if there's an unusually large gap between them, your strings may have lost their integrity and should be replaced.
Keep Your Shellac Finish Shining!
Got a guitar with a shellac (French polish) finish? Here's a simple trick: Take a clean microfiber cloth and gently breathe on the surface to create a light mist. Then, softly rub to remove fingerprints, sweat, and grease. That’s usually all it takes to keep it looking great, no products needed!
Pro tip: Every few years, treat your guitar to a check-up with a luthier to keep it in top shape.
Storing Your Guitar: Climate Matters
Your guitar can safely stay outside its case, as long as the surrounding environment maintains 42–55% humidity and a temperature between 18–25°C.
Keep in mind that humidity levels can still fluctuate inside the case, especially during seasonal changes.
- Too much humidity may cause overtightened strings and a dull tone.
- Too little humidity can lead to a bulging top, string buzz, or even cracks.
Avoid placing your guitar near radiators, air conditioners, or windows with direct sunlight.
Pro tip: Always close your guitar case while playing. This helps preserve a stable microclimate inside the case, so your instrument is protected the moment you put it back in.