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.

Mirko Migliorini

Mirko Migliorini - 2025 Double Top No. 432