Mirko Migliorini - 2025 No.432
Mirko Migliorini - 2025 No.432
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About the luthier
Mirko Migliorini completed his studies in 2002 at the Civica Scuola di Liuteria in Milan. During his training he took part in workshops with internationally recognised guitar makers. These encounters encouraged him to develop a clear personal philosophy of construction. His instruments have received several important awards, including the third prize at the fifth International Guitar Making Competition in Baveno in 2001 and the Golden Guitar at the twenty sixth International Guitar Conference in Milan. This distinction is reserved for a small number of makers who have made a significant contribution to the art of instrument building.
His guitars are known for their specific character, their refined visual style and their consistently high standard of craftsmanship. Migliorini combines a deep technical understanding with a strong musical sensitivity. His work often unites modern construction concepts with traditional tonal ideals, which makes his instruments attractive to both professional performers and discerning collectors.
About the guitar
This double top guitar from 2025 brings together contemporary design and traditional craftsmanship. The outer spruce soundboard is paired with an inner cedar layer, creating a responsive and flexible structure that reacts easily under the fingers. The body is made of Indian rosewood and finished with a thin nitrocellulose coating that protects the wood while allowing it to vibrate freely. Alessi tuning machines provide smooth and reliable tuning stability.
In sound the guitar combines the power and immediacy of a modern double top with the colour range that players associate with traditional concert instruments. The tone is mostly dark and rounded, yet it carries a clear sprucelike edge in the attack. The response is quick and controlled, which helps fast scales and chord changes to speak cleanly. The balance across the registers is excellent, and each note has a similar intensity that supports clear voice leading and polyphonic writing. The projection is lively and forward, so the instrument fills the room with ease, while its warmth and depth give the sound a distinctly expressive and singing quality.
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.