Leonardo De Gregorio & Romano Gambacorta - 2025 Double Top
Leonardo De Gregorio & Romano Gambacorta - 2025 Double Top
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About the luthier
Leonardo de Gregorio, born in Rome in 1977, is both a trained guitarist and a luthier. A student of Gianluca Persichetti, he graduated with honours in guitar from the A. Casella Conservatory in L'Aquila and continued his musical formation through advanced studies and masterclasses with Bruno Battisti D'Amario, Massimo Delle Cese, Arturo Tallini, Roland Dyens, David Russell, and the Assad brothers. His performing activity included solo work, chamber music, appearances with the Guitensemble under Arturo Tallini, and recording work for theatre, television, and film. In 2000 he began studying lutherie, drawing on both the historical example of makers such as Torres and Hauser and on more experimental approaches. This background as both performer and maker has informed instruments known for their responsiveness, projection, and ease of control.
This instrument was built in collaboration with Romano Gambacorta. Their work on this guitar reflects a shared interest in concert instruments that remain grounded in classical form while addressing the demands of present day players with clarity and precision.
About the guitar
Built in 2025, this double top guitar with cedar soundboard and wenge back and sides, finished in French polish, makes an immediate impression through its very low weight. In the hand, it feels exceptionally light and alive, with a strong sense of readiness even before the first note is played. The response is extremely fast, and the sound emerges with little resistance, giving the player a direct and effortless connection to the instrument.
Tonally, the guitar combines a dark overall character with notably deep basses and clear, focused trebles. The low register carries depth and weight, while the upper voices retain definition, allowing chords to remain transparent and well structured. Projection is strong, yet controlled, and the rapid formation of sound gives the instrument a vivid and immediate presence. The combination of low mass, quick reaction, and a full, dark voice results in a highly distinctive concert instrument with both power and clarity.
Condition
The guitar is in excellent original condition with normal signs of wear consistent with careful use and handling.
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.