This guitar has found a new home, I am hoping to receive a new Meneghelli in December, please contact me for details or to place a deposit.

Claudio Meneghelli is the first, and at this point-only, luthier to be recognized by Jose and Liam Romanillos for his masterful skill and enthralling guitars. Read more about this honor by clicking on this link: http://www.classicguitar.com/mp.html.

Because of his heartfelt endorsement by Romanillos, I always expect superior guitars from Claudio, but this one exceeded my expectations and Claudio has most definitely reached new heights with this absolutely wonderful instrument.

The tone is clear, sweet, expressive and complex, finely balanced and refined– it is a very 'articulate' guitar in that way. Volume is exceptional due partly to the doubled side (inner lining of Birch!), which also adds an enchanting quality to the sound in a mysterious way. The influence of Romanillos is unmistakable (and I just received a new Romanillos so I had the opportunity to play them side-by-side, what a dual treat)

The workmanship is absolutely Master level, the detail exquisite, look at the tie block detail!! The woods are stunning, Finish is a fine French Polished Shellac, while the neck, head and bridge are oil finished. Tuners are Reischl. 18 hole tie block too!

I can't say enough about this guitar, it is just flawless...

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