{"title":"Leonardo De Gregorio","description":"Leonardo de Gregorio is an accomplished Italian guitarist and luthier from Rome whose instrument making is shaped by a deep musical background. After a successful career as a classical performer, he began building guitars in 2000, creating instruments renowned for their responsiveness, power, and effortless playability. Inspired by masters such as Torres and Hauser, his guitars combine traditional craftsmanship with modern precision and are appreciated by players worldwide.","products":[{"product_id":"leonardo-de-gregorio-romano-gambacorta-2025-reg-limited-edition","title":"Leonardo De Gregorio \u0026 Romano Gambacorta - 2025 Double Top","description":"\u003ch3\u003eAbout the luthier\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eLeonardo 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout the guitar\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eBuilt 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eTonally, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eThe guitar is in excellent original condition with normal signs of wear consistent with careful use and handling.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Siccas Guitars","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53638904906061,"sku":"S18912","price":5990.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0765\/4011\/7325\/files\/de-gregorio-amp_-gambacorta-2025-reg-lmtd-edition-13.jpg?v=1775743057"},{"product_id":"leonardo-de-gregorio-2024-doubletop-no-250","title":"Leonardo De Gregorio - 2024 Doubletop No. 250 64 cm","description":"\u003ch3\u003eAbout the luthier\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eLeonardo De Gregorio studied guitar with Gianluca Persichetti and graduated with highest marks from the Conservatorio A. Casella in L’Aquila. He continued his musical training with Bruno Battisti D’Amario, Massimo Delle Cese, and Arturo Tallini at the Arts Academy in Rome, and attended masterclasses with internationally recognised guitarists including Roland Dyens, David Russell, and the Assad brothers. His background as a professional guitarist, soloist, chamber musician, and recording artist has strongly shaped his understanding of the instrument from the player’s perspective.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eIn 2000, De Gregorio began studying lutherie, looking to historical models such as Torres and Hauser while remaining attentive to contemporary experimentation. This dual perspective, rooted in both performance and construction, led him to focus on qualities particularly valued by guitarists, including response, volume, and ease of execution. In 2016, he received the La Ruota d’Oro award from the Rotary Club of Rome in recognition of his contribution to artistic craftsmanship.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout the guitar\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eThis 2024 Doubletop No. 250 by Leonardo De Gregorio is a double top classical guitar with a cedar soundboard, CITES certified Brazilian rosewood back and sides, French polish, Alessi tuners, a 640 mm scale, and a wenge fretboard. The Brazilian rosewood shows a tight grain and a mesmerising pattern, giving the back and sides a vivid visual depth. The use of wenge, a hard African wood with a striking character and a demanding working nature, gives the fingerboard a distinctive presence and adds to the refined identity of the instrument.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eThe guitar offers the clarity and projection expected from a modern double top while retaining a finely shaped tonal colour. Its voice is powerful yet transparent, allowing the musical line to remain easy to follow across registers. The cedar soundboard supports warmth and immediacy, while the Brazilian rosewood contributes depth, resonance, and a broad palette of colour. With its slightly shorter scale and direct response, this instrument is designed for expressive control, comfort, and confident concert use.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eThis guitar is in excellent condition, with normal wear and no cracks or repairs. 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