Danilo Bazzana - 2025 - No. 73 - 64 cm

About the luthier

Danilo Bazzana, born in Milan in 1985, began playing the guitar at the age of thirteen, an early passion that later developed into his career. In 2015 he opened his workshop in Paderno Dugnano, near Milan, where he builds classical guitars and also carries out fine adjustments, restoration, and repair of plucked instruments. His guitars are rooted in the traditional style, inspired by the great masters, yet marked by his meticulous attention to the selection of materials and detail in construction. Bazzana follows the philosophy that every component of a guitar “must vibrate in its entirety,” guiding his search for harmony in sound and integrity in craftsmanship. Influenced by the French school of lutherie, particularly Robert Bouchet and Daniel Friederich, his instruments combine clarity, projection, and sensitivity with elegant design.

About the guitar

This 2025 guitar, numbered 73, is a traditionally built instrument with a cedar top and Indian rosewood back and sides, finished with French polish. The sides are doubled with cypress, a feature that enhances projection and attack. The scale length of 640 mm with a nut width of 51.5 mm offers enhanced comfort for the left hand while retaining secure string spacing. At 1395 grams it is lightweight, supporting both sensitivity and projection. The instrument is fitted with Alessi tuning machines and delivered in a hardshell case. The bracing, inspired by French designs, provides both power and clarity. The tonal palette is wide and colorful, with clear separation and crystalline projection, while retaining warmth in the cedar voice. The trebles are luminous, the basses resonant, and the midrange rich, resulting in a sound that is loud yet refined. The response is quick and elastic, giving the impression of an instrument that “breathes” freely and reacts immediately to even small variations of touch. Higher registers maintain fullness and intensity, while polyphonic textures remain balanced and distinct. The sensitivity of the guitar rewards careful right-hand preparation, allowing the performer to shape tone with precision.