Fabio Zontini - 2023 REG Limited Edition
About the luthier
Fabio Zontini, born in Milan in 1971, is a distinguished Italian luthier with a strong foundation in historical guitar construction. He graduated from the Civica Scuola di Liuteria di Milano in 1996 with a diploma in restoration and has since built over 250 instruments. Deeply influenced by the legacy of great makers such as Antonio de Torres, Hermann Hauser I, Francisco Simplicio, Pietro Gallinotti, and Louis Panormo, Zontini has studied many original historical instruments firsthand. His research includes an in-depth analysis of the 1859 Torres guitar once owned by Miguel Llobet, conducted at the Museu de la Música in Barcelona in 2007. He has participated in numerous exhibitions, festivals, and academic events across Europe and Central America, and was one of 15 luthiers involved in the collaborative “Arcimbolda” project for the Roma Expo Guitar in 2016. Since the early 2000s, Zontini has lived and worked in the quiet Ligurian countryside near Olle, where his instruments are crafted with close attention to both traditional aesthetics and refined tonal expression.
About the guitar
This 2023 Roma Expo Guitar Special Edition by Fabio Zontini is a traditional concert guitar created specifically for the Roma Expo Guitar event. Rooted in the aesthetic language of Antonio de Torres, it features design elements such as a finely executed rosette and a headstock inspired by 19th-century Spanish models. These historical references are paired with modern tonal refinement, expressed through a master-grade spruce soundboard and striking Caribbean rosewood for the back and sides. The materials are visually harmonious, with warm hues and dramatic contrast that echo the instrument’s tonal palette.
Tonally, the guitar offers a broad range of color and dynamics. The F-tuned air resonance contributes to a warm and open fundamental, while the spruce top provides clarity and projection, and the Caribbean rosewood supports depth and harmonic complexity. The instrument responds with precision to subtle right-hand nuance, offering intimacy, control, and lyrical flexibility. Though firmly rooted in traditional construction, this guitar is highly suited to contemporary concert performance, inviting an expressive and immersive playing experience.
Condition
The guitar is in excellent condition with only minimal signs of playing wear. Finish and structure are pristine, with no repairs or modifications.
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About the luthier
Fabio Zontini, born in Milan in 1971, is a distinguished Italian luthier with a strong foundation in historical guitar construction. He graduated from the Civica Scuola di Liuteria di Milano in 1996 with a diploma in restoration and has since built over 250 instruments. Deeply influenced by the legacy of great makers such as Antonio de Torres, Hermann Hauser I, Francisco Simplicio, Pietro Gallinotti, and Louis Panormo, Zontini has studied many original historical instruments firsthand. His research includes an in-depth analysis of the 1859 Torres guitar once owned by Miguel Llobet, conducted at the Museu de la Música in Barcelona in 2007. He has participated in numerous exhibitions, festivals, and academic events across Europe and Central America, and was one of 15 luthiers involved in the collaborative “Arcimbolda” project for the Roma Expo Guitar in 2016. Since the early 2000s, Zontini has lived and worked in the quiet Ligurian countryside near Olle, where his instruments are crafted with close attention to both traditional aesthetics and refined tonal expression.
About the guitar
This 2023 Roma Expo Guitar Special Edition by Fabio Zontini is a traditional concert guitar created specifically for the Roma Expo Guitar event. Rooted in the aesthetic language of Antonio de Torres, it features design elements such as a finely executed rosette and a headstock inspired by 19th-century Spanish models. These historical references are paired with modern tonal refinement, expressed through a master-grade spruce soundboard and striking Caribbean rosewood for the back and sides. The materials are visually harmonious, with warm hues and dramatic contrast that echo the instrument’s tonal palette.
Tonally, the guitar offers a broad range of color and dynamics. The F-tuned air resonance contributes to a warm and open fundamental, while the spruce top provides clarity and projection, and the Caribbean rosewood supports depth and harmonic complexity. The instrument responds with precision to subtle right-hand nuance, offering intimacy, control, and lyrical flexibility. Though firmly rooted in traditional construction, this guitar is highly suited to contemporary concert performance, inviting an expressive and immersive playing experience.
Condition
The guitar is in excellent condition with only minimal signs of playing wear. Finish and structure are pristine, with no repairs or modifications.
