{"title":"Paolo Coriani","description":"Paolo Coriani is a renowned Italian luthier from Modena, active since the 1970s. After training at the Masetti Workshop, he founded his own atelier in 1984, creating classical guitars inspired by José Ramírez and Masaru Kohno. Encounters with Torres instruments and Daniel Friederich deeply influenced his work, blending traditional Spanish craftsmanship with modern acoustic research. Coriani’s guitars are celebrated for their warmth, depth, and refined precision, earning him multiple international awards and recognition as one of Italy’s most respected makers.","products":[{"product_id":"paolo-coriani-2010-la-leona-no-180","title":"Paolo Coriani - 2010 \"La Leona\" No. 180","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003ePaolo Coriani is an Italian Luthier who started his career in 1975 at the Masetti Workshop in Modena and took an apprenticeship until 1980. Paolo Coriani established his own workshop in 1984, where he built hurdy-gurdy as well as classical guitars, influenced primarily by Kohno and José Ramirez's designs. His career led him to frequent trips to France, where he met Christian Aubin, a concert guitarist and guitar maker particularly well known for making copies of his 1867 Antonio de Torres and for mentoring Daniel Friederich. Paolo Coriani described the first Torres guitar he encountered as a guitar with incredible depth of sonority and was amazed by the level of restoration work undertaken on this instrument. The encounter of the 1867 A. de Torres was a pivotal moment for Coriani. It sparked his interest in Spanish late 19th century instruments and marked the starting point of his research into them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eHis fascination broadened to encompass other guitar-making techniques and develop a proper and comprehensive vision of the diverse construction methods in existence. In Paris, the guitars of Daniel Friederich made a strong impression on him, providing a solid base on which Paolo Coriani built up his own concept. On the other hand, with the help of Richard Schneider and Dr. Michael Kasha, Paolo Coriani was able to fulfill his interest in scientific construction methods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003ePaolo Coriani attended a course held by José Luis Romanillos on traditional Spanish classical guitar-making techniques in 1993. His interest again shifted towards traditional methods and Spanish instruments of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Yet, he incorporated a slightly more \"scientific\" approach gleaned from more \"modern\" methods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003ePaolo Coriani has won numerous awards for his instruments, including the 3rd prize in the Bagnacavallo Young Luthiers Competition in 1984 for a hurdy-gurdy, 1st prize for a classical guitar at the Bagnacavallo National Competition in 1986, as well as 1st prize, and the \"Baveno\" award at the 1st International Classical Guitar Making Competition in Baveno in 1993.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eThis wonderful La Leona model instrument was built in 2010, using a cypress back (three parts) and sides like the original instrument. The original 'La Leona' (FE 04) is the 4th guitar made by Antonio de Torres and is considered one of the best guitars he ever made. It was commissioned by the famous guitarist Julián Arcas in 1850 and finished by Torres in 1856. Paolo also reproduced the shape of the original bridge. Instead of using brass Tornavoz, this beautiful guitar has a wooden Tornavoz, bringing the instrument's weight to only 1150 grams. With the primary resonance between D and D#, this instrument produces remarkably deep and resonant basses. The mids and trebles have an ample sound and harmonize beautifully with the basses, making for a genuinely old-world sound character. This outstanding guitar is in excellent condition with very light playing marks. This exceptional replica is an instrument that will bring joy and satisfaction to any modern guitarist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCheck out the presentation video of this specific guitar below in which you will find plenty of extra information about its playability and sound.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLuthier:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePaolo Coriani\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eConstruction year:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2010\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTop:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpruce\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBack and sides:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCypress\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScale:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e650 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNut:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e50 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1150 grams\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAir body frequency:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eD#\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTuners:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGotoh\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStrings:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKnobloch EDC 34.0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCase:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHiscox Pro II\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCondition:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eExcellent\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n","brand":"Siccas Guitars","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52463361261901,"sku":"1468-1-1-1-1-1-2","price":0.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0765\/4011\/7325\/files\/Paolo-Coriani-2010-22La-Leona22-No.-180-8.jpg?v=1758656970"},{"product_id":"paolo-coriani-2025-no-272","title":"Paolo Coriani - 2025 No. 272","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the luthier\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify\"\u003ePaolo Coriani is an Italian master luthier based in Modena, with over four decades of experience in crafting high-quality classical guitars. He opened his workshop in 1984 after nine years of apprenticeship at Liuteria Masetti, a family of guitar makers in Modena dating back to 1900. In the early years, he built guitars inspired by the popular models of José Ramírez III and Masaru Kohno. A turning point in his development came with the discovery of the work of Richard Schneider and Michael Kasha, which provided him with his first scientific insights into guitar acoustics and vibrational behavior.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify\"\u003eA major influence on his philosophy was encountering the guitars and writings of Daniel Friederich, who had developed a less empirical construction method by collecting data such as weight and wood flexibility during the building process. Another significant moment was hearing and studying an 1867 Torres guitar once owned by Christian Aubin, an instrument that also inspired Robert Bouchet and Friederich. This contact with historic Spanish instruments deepened Coriani’s appreciation for traditional lutherie.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify\"\u003eIn the early 1990s, Coriani expanded his acoustic knowledge further through the work of bow maker Giovanni Lucchi and his velocity tester for tonewood selection. In 1993, he participated in a guitar-making course in Córdoba led by José Luis Romanillos, centered on Segovia’s 1912 Manuel Ramírez guitar. This experience cemented Coriani’s admiration for Ramírez’s legacy and inspired a long period of research into early 20th-century Spanish guitar makers, including Enrique García, Santos Hernández, and Domingo Esteso.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify\"\u003eSince then, Coriani has restored numerous historic guitars and studied their vibrational behavior to inform his own work. Today, his instruments are inspired by the great masters: Ramírez, Torres, Hauser, García, and Simplicio; but are not direct copies. Instead, they reflect the character and sound of the originals while being adapted to meet modern performance demands. Rather than simply chasing volume or power, Coriani aims to craft guitars with warm, clear, and expressive voices that support the individuality of each player.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify\"\u003eHis guitars are built in a humidity-controlled workshop to ensure long-term stability. All woods are naturally seasoned, with soundboards aged for a minimum of 30 years and other components such as ebony, rosewood, and mahogany up to 50 or 60 years. Each instrument is finished with colored shellac using traditional French polishing methods and features one-of-a-kind rosettes, bindings, and purflings for a unique visual identity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the guitar\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify\"\u003eThis 2025 guitar, number 272, follows the structural and sonic inspiration of the 1912 Manuel Ramírez guitar famously played by Andrés Segovia. The model traces its origin to the 1993 course in Córdoba with José Luis Romanillos, after which Coriani studied and restored numerous original Manuel Ramírez guitars. While not a direct replica, this instrument captures the density, balance, and richness of the historical original, with fine response and a deeply expressive voice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify\"\u003eThe guitar is built with an Alpine spruce soundboard purchased by Coriani in 1993 and Brazilian rosewood back and sides imported into Italy in the early 1960s. The three-piece back features contrasting hues with a central section visually extended by the matching Cedrela Odorosa neck, creating a striking visual line from heel to endblock. The fingerboard is made of ebony, and the entire instrument is finished in hand-applied, colored shellac.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify\"\u003eA herringbone purfling motif on the headstock pays tribute to José Luis Romanillos, evoking the warmth and refinement of his final rosette designs. 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He opened his workshop in 1984 after nine years of apprenticeship at Liuteria Masetti, a family of guitar makers in Modena dating back to 1900. In the early years, he built guitars inspired by the popular models of José Ramírez III and Masaru Kohno. A turning point in his development came with the discovery of the work of Richard Schneider and Michael Kasha, which provided him with his first scientific insights into guitar acoustics and vibrational behaviour.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eA major influence on his philosophy was encountering the guitars and writings of Daniel Friederich, who had developed a less empirical construction method by collecting data such as weight and wood flexibility during the building process. Another significant moment was hearing and studying an 1867 Torres guitar once owned by Christian Aubin, an instrument that also inspired Robert Bouchet and Friederich. This contact with historic Spanish instruments deepened Coriani’s appreciation for traditional lutherie.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eIn the early 1990s, Coriani expanded his acoustic knowledge further through the work of bow maker Giovanni Lucchi and his velocity tester for tonewood selection. In 1993, he participated in a guitar making course in Córdoba led by José Luis Romanillos, centred on Segovia’s 1912 Manuel Ramírez guitar. This experience cemented Coriani’s admiration for Ramírez’s legacy and inspired a long period of research into early twentieth century Spanish guitar makers, including Enrique García, Santos Hernández and Domingo Esteso.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eSince then, Coriani has restored numerous historic guitars and studied their vibrational behaviour to inform his own work. Today, his instruments are inspired by the great masters, Ramírez, Torres, Hauser, García and Simplicio, but are not direct copies. Instead, they reflect the character and sound of the originals while being adapted to meet modern performance demands. Rather than simply chasing volume or power, Coriani aims to craft guitars with warm, clear and expressive voices that support the individuality of each player.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eHis guitars are built in a humidity controlled workshop to ensure long term stability. All woods are naturally seasoned, with soundboards aged for a minimum of 30 years and other components such as ebony, rosewood and mahogany up to 50 or 60 years. Each instrument is finished with coloured shellac using traditional French polishing methods and features individual rosettes, bindings and purflings for a distinctive visual identity.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout the guitar\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eThis Paolo Coriani No. 274 from 2025 is a traditional classical guitar with a spruce top and Indian rosewood back and sides, finished entirely in French polish. Its voice is remarkably balanced, with a brilliant tonal surface shaped by a smooth envelope, allowing brightness to remain present without becoming sharp. The response is immediate and generous, producing satisfying colour with little effort while retaining the capacity to open into a more powerful and resonant voice when pushed.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eThe low air body frequency of F to F sharp supports a sense of depth and relaxed resonance, giving the guitar a darker foundation beneath its clarity and shine. The Ramírez inspired bracing lends the instrument a familiar Spanish warmth, long sustain and a supple relationship between touch and sound. With a 650 mm scale and a 50.5 mm nut width, the guitar offers traditional proportions, while its low weight contributes to an agile and responsive playing character.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eThe guitar is in excellent, almost mint condition. It shows only light wear marks consistent with the most careful use. 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