Antonio Marchese - 2026 No. 114 "Garcia Model"
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About the luthier
Antonio Marchese was born in 1992 in Aosta, Italy. He trained at the Civica Scuola di Liuteria in Milan, where he specialised in both instrument making and restoration. He later refined his work under Enrico Bottelli, with a particular focus on guitars of the Spanish tradition.
In 2019, he established his workshop in Montafia, in the Piedmont region, where he builds classical guitars and produces historical replicas alongside restoration work on plucked instruments. His approach is grounded in close study of historical models and traditional craftsmanship, including the use of hand assembled wooden mosaics and shellac varnishing. Since 2020, he has also taught varnishing for plucked instruments at the Civica Scuola di Liuteria in Milan.
About the guitar
This guitar from 2026 is the result of a detailed study of instruments by Enrique Garcia and an early guitar by Francisco Simplicio. Rather than following a single model, Antonio Marchese develops a construction approach and tonal concept derived from these sources, aiming to capture their underlying principles in a coherent, personal interpretation.
The spruce soundboard from Val di Fiemme is worked to a very light build, resulting in a structure of high sensitivity and immediate response. The bracing follows an eight fan layout with closing bars and no bridge plate, conceived asymmetrically. On the treble side, the braces are shaped to favour clarity and brilliance, while on the bass side they support depth and resonance. This differentiated approach allows the instrument to maintain separation and balance across the register while preserving a unified tonal character.
The flamed maple back and sides contribute to a clear and transparent projection, supporting a sound that is both quick in attack and refined in decay. The basses are resonant yet controlled, while the trebles emerge with a pure and singing quality. The overall voice is fluid and well balanced, with a measured degree of brightness that remains integrated within a warm and stable tonal framework. The low air resonance further enhances the instrument’s responsiveness and openness, particularly in the lower register.
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