Enrico Bottelli
-
Enrico Bottelli - 1988
Price: 4.990 €Unit price per Tax free (0% US)Luthier: Enrico BottelliConstruction Type: Traditional -
Luthier: Enrico BottelliLuthier: Rare GuitarsLuthier: Seltene Gitarren
-
Luthier: Enrico Bottelli
-
Luthier: Enrico Bottelli
-
Luthier: Enrico Bottelli
-
Luthier: Enrico Bottelli
-
Luthier: Enrico Bottelli
-
Luthier: Enrico Bottelli
-
Luthier: Enrico Bottelli
-
Luthier: Enrico Bottelli
Frequently Asked Questions About Classical Guitars
How do I choose the right classical guitar for my level?
Choosing the right classical guitar depends on your playing level, musical goals, and budget. Beginners benefit from studio-model guitars from renowned workshops, while advanced players and professionals often choose a handmade master guitar. We are happy to advise you personally and can send detailed sound samples and videos on request.
What is the difference between a master guitar and a studio guitar?
Master guitars are built entirely by hand in the workshop of a single luthier, using only high-quality, well-aged tonewoods. Studio guitars are made in small series, often under the supervision of the master luthier, and offer excellent value for students and ambitious amateur players.
Can I try a classical guitar at home for 14 days?
Yes — every guitar you purchase from us comes with a 14-day home approval period. This complimentary trial applies worldwide to all orders, whether you are in Germany, Europe, the USA, Asia or anywhere else. We ship your instrument fully insured in a high-quality case so you can play it under your own acoustic conditions. If the guitar is not the right one for you, simply send it back and receive a full refund of the purchase price.
Can I try a classical guitar before purchasing?
Absolutely. You are warmly invited to visit our showroom in Karlsruhe, Germany, and test the instruments at your leisure. We are happy to schedule a personal appointment. If a visit is not possible, we send detailed videos and sound samples, and offer extensive consultation by phone or video call.
What payment methods and financing options do you offer?
We accept bank transfer, PayPal, major credit cards, and Klarna. For high-value instruments, we offer individual installment plans on request. Please contact us directly — we will find a suitable solution for every budget.
How do I properly care for my classical guitar?
A classical guitar requires constant humidity between 45 and 55 percent. Store the instrument in its case with a humidifier, avoid direct sunlight and large temperature fluctuations. Change the strings regularly and clean the guitar with a soft microfiber cloth.
You may also be interested Enrico Bottelli
About the Guitar Maker
Enrico Bottelli is an Italian master luthier celebrated for his exceptional craftsmanship, tonal refinement, and artistic elegance. Each of his guitars is meticulously handcrafted in his workshop as part of a very limited production, focusing on four key aspects of luthiery: workmanship, aesthetics, material selection, and sound.
Bottelli’s instruments reflect his uncompromising pursuit of excellence. Every detail is executed with care, patience, and precision. The soundboards are made from carefully selected European Alpine spruce, while the backs and sides are crafted from Brazilian or high-grade Indian rosewood. Necks are made from Central American mahogany or Cedrela, and fingerboards from black, quarter-sawn African or Indian ebony.
All tonewoods are air-dried for a minimum of five years, though Bottelli rarely uses wood with less than ten years of seasoning. Each selection is made personally, based on tonal and aesthetic qualities as well as the player’s preferences. Every brace is individually tested for strength before being glued to the soundboard, using traditional animal hide glue for the entire instrument to ensure optimal resonance and vibration transfer.
Rosettes, bindings, and purflings are hand-designed and crafted from solid natural woods—never dyed materials. Even the interior surfaces of the instrument are meticulously sanded and finished to enhance acoustic reflection. Special attention is given to intonation, with a compensated saddle and nut ensuring perfect pitch accuracy. Each guitar is finished in hand-rubbed French-polished shellac, offering unmatched acoustic and visual beauty.
Bottelli uses only the finest hardware and accessories, including Sloane, Alessi, or Rodgers tuners and Hiscox or Ika cases. Every instrument is a unique creation, characterized by elegance, tonal perfection, and artistic individuality. With his devotion to tradition and innovation, Erico Bottelli stands as one of the foremost figures in contemporary Italian guitar making, crafting instruments that are as visually stunning as they are musically inspiring.