Luca Pollastro - 2025 - REG Limited Edition
Luca Pollastro - 2025 - REG Limited Edition
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About the luthier
Born in Galliate in 1994, Luca Pollastro discovered his passion for woodworking and music at a young age. During his final years of high school, he began building musical instruments as a self-taught craftsman. In 2015, he enrolled at the Civica Scuola di Liuteria in Milan, where he specialized in plucked instruments and studied under the guidance of Lorenzo Lippi and Fabio Bonardi. He graduated in 2019 as a Master Luthier. Following his studies, he completed an apprenticeship with Aldo Illotta, further refining his skills in the construction of classical and acoustic guitars. In 2020, he established his own workshop in Galliate, focusing on building concert classical guitars and performing high-quality repairs on plucked instruments. In 2024, he made his debut as an exhibitor at the prestigious Roma Expo Guitars. Luca’s guitar-making philosophy is rooted in tradition and inspired by the great masters of the past, while remaining attentive to the needs of today’s performers. His meticulous selection of woods, precision in construction, and dedication to sound quality and playability have made his instruments increasingly sought after by discerning guitarists.About the guitar
The REG 2025 Limited Edition “Concerto No. 16” is a continuation of Luca Pollastro’s personal concert guitar model. It features a traditional seven-fan bracing system assembled with natural hide glue. The result is an instrument that delivers a dynamic, refined voice with strong projection, tonal clarity, and a warm, expressive character that blends traditional resonance with contemporary demands. For this model, Luca selected an Italian spruce top and Madagascar rosewood for the back and sides, both carefully chosen for their tonal properties and visual beauty. The neck is carved from Spanish cedar and paired with an African ebony fingerboard. A standout detail is the custom-carved headstock, which adds an elegant visual focal point to the instrument. The guitar is finished with a hand-applied French polish that enhances both the wood’s natural texture and the overall resonance. The binding and purfling elements reflect Luca’s refined taste for subtle ornamentation, bringing cohesion to the instrument’s visual identity. Every element, from construction to decoration, expresses the clarity of his vision and the maturity of his craft.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.