Giacomo Guadagna - 2025 - REG Limited Edition

About the luthier

Born in Sicily in 1977, Giacomo Guadagna graduated in Musicology from the University of Bologna, nurturing a lifelong passion for music, musical instruments, and ethnomusicology. In his final year of university, his interest in music deepened, leading him to explore the world of luthiery. He subsequently enrolled in various courses focused on the construction of plucked and bowed string instruments, continuing to refine his skills over the years through advanced training. In 2007, Giacomo restored a farmhouse in Tuscany where he now lives and works. There, he developed his own classical concert guitar model: La Venere — a tribute to the goddess of beauty, femininity, and fertility. Since 2008, he has been teaching courses on building this guitar model in his workshop.

About the guitar

The “Venere Concerto” is a concert model entirely designed by Giacomo Guadagna. It features a traditional seven-fan bracing system and was developed to achieve a perfect tonal balance, where neither basses nor trebles dominate. This REG 2025 Limited Edition is equipped with a torrefied Italian spruce top and birdseye maple back and sides, creating a clear and resonant tone with excellent projection. Visually, the guitar stands out for its richly detailed aesthetic. The elaborate rosette is inspired by traditional Sicilian majolica (tin-glazed pottery) and features a mosaic-like composition, which is echoed in the tie block and fine purfling along the body and fretboard. The fretboard itself features a delicate purfling and binding, adding to the overall elegance of the instrument. The birdseye maple used for the back and sides serves as a final visual flourish — a vibrant, natural pattern that gives the instrument both character and individuality. With remarkable projection, tonal clarity, and a distinctly Mediterranean visual identity, this REG 2025 Limited Edition is a superb example of Giacomo Guadagna’s artistry.