About the luthier

Marco Gilioli is a gifted Italian luthier based near Milan, whose instruments reflect a deep understanding of classical guitar aesthetics and performance. Trained in the Spanish tradition, Gilioli’s work blends tonal refinement with practical design, focusing not only on the voice of the guitar but on the comfort and responsiveness it offers to the player.

His guitars are celebrated for their soft, lyrical tone, clear trebles, and resonant basses, with a balance that remains consistent across registers. Marco places strong emphasis on projection and playability, ensuring that each guitar is not only beautiful to hear but easy to engage with — equally suited for advanced concert players and refined amateurs.

About the guitar

Guitar No. 70, built in 2025, is a traditionally constructed instrument that showcases Marco Gilioli’s maturing style and tonal sensibility. With a spruce soundboard and Indian rosewood back and sides, it delivers a warm, spacious tone rich in clarity and depth. The voice is especially notable for its expressive balance — the basses are deep and supportive, while the trebles sing with sweetness and precision.

The guitar’s refined dynamic response and tonal colors lend themselves beautifully to nuanced phrasing. Its resonance is open and natural, with a fast response and a pleasing sustain that supports both lyrical and rhythmically articulated playing. Whether in quiet or assertive passages, the sound retains focus and grace.

The neck, made from red cedar and topped with an ebony fingerboard, offers a smooth, stable playing surface. At 1350 grams, the instrument feels lightweight yet substantial. Its construction is elegant, with fine detailing and a traditional aesthetic. Alessi tuners ensure precise tuning stability, and the French polish finish completes the instrument with a luminous touch.

Marco Gilioli

Marco Gilioli - 2025 No. 70