Luca Pollastro - 2024 - Concerto No.13

About the luthier

Born in Galliate in 1994, Luca Pollastro discovered his passion for woodworking and music at a young age. During his final years of high school, he began building musical instruments as a self-taught craftsman. In 2015, he enrolled at the Civica Scuola di Liuteria in Milan, specializing in plucked instruments, and graduated as a Master Luthier under the guidance of Lorenzo Lippi and Fabio Bonardi. After completing his studies in 2019, Luca refined his expertise in classical and acoustic guitars through an apprenticeship with Aldo Illotta. In 2020, he established his own workshop in Galliate, focusing on crafting classical guitars and repairing plucked instruments. By 2024, he debuted as an exhibitor at the prestigious Roma Expo Guitars. Guided by a philosophy rooted in tradition, Luca draws inspiration from the great masters of the past while addressing the needs of modern guitarists. His meticulous selection of woods, attention to detail, and commitment to sound structure and playability make his instruments distinctive and highly sought after.

About the guitar

The concert guitar numbered 13, built using traditional animal glue and a personal seven-fan bracing system with transverse reinforcements, produces a voice that balances traditional warmth with the demands of contemporary guitarists. Its dynamic range, clarity, balance, and rich timbre are complemented by exceptional comfort and playability. The woods are carefully chosen for their aesthetic and mechanical properties: the back and sides feature quarter-sawn Indian rosewood with over 20 years of seasoning, and the soundboard is made from fine Val di Fiemme spruce. Decorative elements highlight Luca’s craftsmanship, with custom-made bindings of maple, ebony, and solid snakewood, accentuating the tonal and visual harmony of the selected woods. The rosette features a striking pyramid motif framed by these bindings, further enhancing the guitar’s refined aesthetic. A quarter-sawn cedrella neck and African ebony fingerboard complete the design, with the entire instrument polished to perfection using hand-applied French polish.