Giacomo Guadagna - 2025 - REG Limited Edition
Giacomo Guadagna - 2025 - REG Limited Edition
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About the luthier
Born in Sicily in 1977, Giacomo Guadagna graduated in Musicology from the University of Bologna, nurturing a lifelong passion for music, musical instruments, and ethnomusicology. In his final year of university, his interest in music deepened, leading him to explore the world of luthiery. He subsequently enrolled in various courses focused on the construction of plucked and bowed string instruments, continuing to refine his skills over the years through advanced training. In 2007, Giacomo restored a farmhouse in Tuscany where he now lives and works. There, he developed his own classical concert guitar model: La Venere — a tribute to the goddess of beauty, femininity, and fertility. Since 2008, he has been teaching courses on building this guitar model in his workshop.About the guitar
The “Venere Concerto” is a concert model entirely designed by Giacomo Guadagna. It features a traditional seven-fan bracing system and was developed to achieve a perfect tonal balance, where neither basses nor trebles dominate. This REG 2025 Limited Edition is equipped with a torrefied Italian spruce top and birdseye maple back and sides, creating a clear and resonant tone with excellent projection. Visually, the guitar stands out for its richly detailed aesthetic. The elaborate rosette is inspired by traditional Sicilian majolica (tin-glazed pottery) and features a mosaic-like composition, which is echoed in the tie block and fine purfling along the body and fretboard. The fretboard itself features a delicate purfling and binding, adding to the overall elegance of the instrument. The birdseye maple used for the back and sides serves as a final visual flourish — a vibrant, natural pattern that gives the instrument both character and individuality. With remarkable projection, tonal clarity, and a distinctly Mediterranean visual identity, this REG 2025 Limited Edition is a superb example of Giacomo Guadagna’s artistry.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.