Ennio Giovanetti - 2015
Ennio Giovanetti - 2015
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Details
Overview
Overview
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About the luthier
Italian luthier Ennio Giovanetti initially trained as a violin maker in Milan before turning his full attention to classical concert guitars, drawn by the instrument’s expressive range and tonal depth. His formative studies included close examination of the work of Antonio de Torres, Hermann Hauser, Enrique García, and Francisco Simplicio, while his violin making background strongly influenced his approach to precision, material selection, and structural discipline.
Giovanetti studied under Enrico Bottelli and had the opportunity to examine numerous important historical guitars during his early development. Since 1998, he has been building guitars professionally in his workshop in Sariano di Gropparello, Italy. His instruments follow traditional Spanish construction principles, yet incorporate clearly personal stylistic and structural decisions that make his work immediately recognisable. Deeply rooted in historical models, his guitars also reflect decades of practical experience and ongoing refinement.
About the guitar
This concert guitar was built in 2015 and represents Ennio Giovanetti’s interpretation of traditional Spanish design through a distinctly personal lens. The combination of a spruce top with flamed maple back and sides results in a clear, immediate tonal response with strong projection and definition.
The sound is characterised by clarity, focus, and a well balanced response across the registers. The basses are articulate and supportive rather than heavy, the midrange remains open and transparent, and the trebles are clean and precise. The overall tonal profile emphasises separation and control, allowing complex textures and contrapuntal playing to remain intelligible.
With its quick response and stable dynamic behaviour, the guitar encourages refined articulation and controlled phrasing. The tonal character, combined with the inherent clarity of maple, makes the instrument particularly well suited to players seeking precision, projection, and structural definition within a traditional construction framework.
Condition
The guitar is in excellent condition. There are no cracks, damages, or structural issues. It shows no noteworthy marks or signs of wear.
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.