Cheers from freezing Finland!

- Kimi, February 3, 2012, Finland, KIMI< at >FINNTRAINING< dot >COM

Dear Renato, 
  Guitar arrived today, more beautiful than the website showed!  I have written a poem for you.  Its rhythm is set to the popular "'Twas the Night Before Christmas" in honor of the season as well: 

A guitar to produce most sonorous sounds 
Must come from a place where rosewood abounds; 
Where spruce, cedar, redwood are cut with great care 
To top those guitars created with flare. 
And it hardly ends there!  There's ebony too. 
And maple and walnut to mention a few. 
Sent the world over, they're sturdily shipped, 
Housed in cased leather, they're fully equipped. 
When unwrapped their new owners will heartily swoon 
At the music they offer once they're in tune. 
I'd never have thought that when looking on line 
I'd find guitar heaven and make some of them mine. 
 
I couldn't have dreamed a more beautiful guitar than this latest addition to my collection.  I now own four of your creations.  I wish I could breed them to produce even more.  But that would deprive me of the pleasure I derive of communicating with you each time I make a purchase. 
And it has, indeed, been a pleasure once more in reaching you and receiving one more of your masterpieces, the very term you used to dub this particular guitar. 
Most sincerely, 

Dan, US, February 1, 2012 professorflick< at >aol< dot >com

Maestro,
I thank you from the bottom of my heart for your help in making choices into the purchase of my instrument.  I will unfortunately not be home from Afghanistan until March of this year. I will be traveling to New York City to play in a special Classical Guitar Club called the Monkey where I
will be playing your guitar.
I hope that you will continue to craft instruments so that in the future I can purchase another guitar from you. I will be in touch and I will look always at those instruments you are making in awe. You sir, are my hero and it overjoys me to know that there are people still in the world that are making beautiful things. Your guitar will have an honored place in my house and be an heirloom to my children.  This sort of craftsmanship is failing in my country and it is seen less and less these days. Thank you.

With Great Admiration, Affection and Respectfully yours,
Joe Gladney, US Soldier serving in Afghanistan, February 1, 2012, joseph.f.gladney<at>gmail<dot>com

Thanks much for the beautiful member of your guitar family.  I have shown it to the people at my local guitar store (Guitar Center). They were very impressed.  "Very nice" and "what an amazing amount of work" were the general comments. 
Renato - Thank you very much, I am spreading the  word about your lovely informative website.  It might be nice to have a small brochure to pass around.
Chuck Fenner , Janary 1, 2012, fennercharlesj< at >q< dot >com

Hi Renato,

I have received the guitar and she is great.

Thank you,
Bang, Australia, January 30, 2012, BangSon.Trang<at>suncorp<dot>com<dot>au

Hi Renato, 
My daughter can not believe how beautiful the guitar is. It plays and sounds perfect. I can't believe how much sustain it has for a 615mm. It's also perfect for her hands. She said if you were here she would kiss you.
Thanks so much, and God bless you, 
Willoughby, OH, USA. December 17, 2011, Ringo2000n< at >aol< dot >com

Hello Renato

I received my guitar today.  I can't believe how quickly it got here.
What a Christmas present !   I was so excited to get it.
It is absolutely beautiful . And she sounds wonderful.   I love the depth and volume of the lower strings, yet the upper strings have a brighness as well.

Thank you so much!

Have a Happy Holiday Season !

Virginia Huey, Encintas, CA, December 14, 2011, hueyherz< at >att< dot >net

Dear Renato:
I received my guitar two days ago. WOW! She is beautiful and the sound is incredible. It is amazing that when she is in tune the wood vibrates with the resonance of the strings. Thank you for your everlasting impeccable taste in wood and attention to detail. It is truly a masterpiece.
Thank you, always love and peace.
Serdar, Boscawen, NH. USA, December 2, 2011, drsam< at >infinitehealth< dot >biz
 
 

Dear Renato,
I have received the guitar. She looks great, especially the spruce top, its grain is extremely tight. The 16’’ radius finger board is much easier to play even though I have no problems with flat finger board… But it should not go beyond 16’’ unless the guitar is cutaway. 

Her sound is great, determined and expressive. I tried Brazilian Portrait (Powell) – her sound was sweet, then Serenata Espanola (Malats) - her sound was romantic, then part of Fugue BWV 1000 (Bach) and her sound was really determined. 

I love this guitar !!!

More importantly, on top of all the guitars, my dear Renato, I am not sure whether I will have a chance to see you in the future or not, but in my heart, you’re always my good friend from far far away. 

Warmest regards,
Bang Trang, Victoria, Australia, December 1, 2011 Bang.Trang< at >suncorp< dot >com< dot >au
 

Hola Renato: 

Muchas Gracias. Recibí la guitarra y está todo muy bien. 
Es una hermosa obra de arte y un esplendoroso trabajo. Felicidades por tu obra!!
Estamos en contacto. 
Un abrazo y saludos cordiales 
Roberto Salinas, November 30, 2011, Mexico D.F.,  rsss_98<at >yahoo < dot >com

Dear Renato:
 

The sextuple top Ziricote custom guitar you built to my specifications is now the "star" of my collection.  I have always wanted a guitar built from this very rare wood and the inlay work and custom marquetry your shop put on this guitar is just breathtaking.  The extra time I had to wait for it due to its complexity was well worth it.  I am sure that the price I paid was only a fraction of what the so called "major makers" would charge for such a beauty -- if one could even talk them into building such a custom, one-off guitar!

Many thanks to you and your team of artisan builders for my Ziricote beauty.

Tim Mackey, November 17 2011,  stringmusician< at >yahoo< dot >com
Recording Artist, Performer, Instructor
Guitar, Mandolin, Violin & Banjo

Tigard String Studio
6955 SW Locust St
Tigard, OR 97223
503-348-1957

Tim can be heard at:
http://www.bandmix.com/tim-mackey

Dear Renato
       I received the guitar his Monday the 14th of November.  It is a  beautiful work of art and sounds heavenly.  I love the instrument and  it's already sounding better as I play it. 
Yours Sincerely
Lawrence Faria, NH, USA, Nov 17, 2011, lonfaria< at >comcast< dot >net

The Bellucci guitar I bought from your website this last January is my fifth classical guitar. I have been studying guitar at the Eastman Community Music School (a division of the Eastman School of Music) for over ten years, and have attended the National Guitar Workshop Classical Summit most of those years. I have had considerable contact with professionals and have become acquainted with a number of guitar builders, and with a number of very fine guitars. I also have built a lute and a number of folk instruments (no guitars).

The Bellucci guitar is the finest one I have ever owned, and equal to or better than any other guitar I have played. It has been admired by everyone who has seen and heard it this past year, including advanced players and professionals. The construction is superb, the tone rich and powerful, and it is easy to play (640mm string length). The intonation is as perfect at possible throughout the fretboard, in contrast to my other guitars, including a Casimiro Lozano.

Dealing with you Renato is a pleasure, the guitar came right away extremely well packaged, and was exactly as described. 

The guitar came brand new without any breaking in, a new experience for me. After 10 months the tone is still improving. I started noticing a big improvement after ten days (just as he promised in the instructions that came with the guitar).  For those of you that have not broken in a new guitar before you should summon your patience, it is well worth while. There are ways to speed up the process: I placed the guitar in front of my studio speakers and played CD quality recordings of cello and violin music.  The sustain of the bowed instruments keeps the wood, glue, and finish vibrating, which speeds the adaptation process.

If I ever want another guitar I will order a custom made one from you Renato 

I can confirm that his business is legitimate. I should also mention that the United States Custom Service did not charge duty on the guitar. Renato responds quickly to email queries and I am sure that he will answer any questions you have. 

With best wishes,
Donald Sade, NY USA, November 7 2011,  donaldssade< at >earthlink< dot >net

Hi Renato, 
Your guitar has finally arrived!  It is beautiful and my daughter is so excited !!! 
Warm regards,
Chigusa, October 18, 2011, chigusagair< at >shaw<dot>ca
 

Hi Renato,
I recently let a professional blues guitarist play the beautiful guitar you made for me and he said it was the finest guitar he had ever played!
Indeed, it is a beauty in all respects:  visually, and the quality of sound is superb.
If I had any money, I would buy another guitar from you just because...not because I need one, but just because they are beautiful and I think you do a great job.
Hope all is well.

Vicki, v.bliss< at >sbcglobal< dot >net, Sept. 27, 2011, USA

E' arrivata !!
Ieri pomeriggio. L'ho disimballata e l'ho levata con cura dal suo dall'astuccio. Che dire ? Bellissima !!
Di più sarebbe sprecare parole.
Lasciata 'decantare' lei e le mie emozioni l'ho accordata. Facile da suonare, 'tenera' (non bisogna far una fatica del diavolo per i barrè inoltre le corde verso la vicino alla cassa hanno un'altezza ragionevole), tuttavia 'composta e compatta'. Adesso isogna 'svezzarla', come si fa con un bambino.
E' 'nuova', il legno ha bisogno di vibrare e vibrare.
Siamo all'inizio: il meglio di lei deve ancora arrivare ...Ho provveduto poi ad allentare le corde e metterla a riposare.Ho idea che abbia bisogno d'un po 'di tempo per 'acclimatarsi'.
Queste le primissime impressioni.
Bene, sono felice.Lunedì inizierò a suonare la mia 'bellissima ed aggraziata donna' 
Un caro saluto, un abbraccio e un grazie di cuore.

Diego, Bologna Italy, Sep. 24, 2011, patrizia.naldi< at >fastwebnet< dot >it
 

Hi Renato
The guitar arrived in perfect condition. It is a beautiful instrument and Bill loves it.
Thanks so much Shelley
BC, Canada, September 22, 2011. shelmack< at >telus< dot >net

Dear Renato
Today I received my Gabon Ebony B & S, Lattice braced Cedar top Concert guitar.
This is really good production. Thank you. Renato, Domingo, Daniel, Miguel, Manuel. She is a perfect work of art. Beautiful sound. Perfect finish. The neck is thin and easy holding. Volume is abundant.
I will use her in an important concert this week. 
Also, I will soon place a new order. Thank you very much. Big hug. 
De nuevo algun dia. Adios. Gracias, Sep. 16, 2011,  yuichi< at >ishikawaguitar< dot >jp

Renato just received my Snakewood guitar. It looks great. Real nice action and a great sound. The construction is beautiful. Very nicely put together. DHL is the supreme shipping company, they got it here super fast! 4 business days! Thanks so much for keeping in touch. cheers. Jay
Jason, jaysanto901<at>gmail< dot>com, Sep. 13, 2011, RI, USA

Hi Renato!

Imagine my surprise when I got home yesterday evening to find a note from DHL on my door! 
So, my boss was kind enough to let me leave early today, and I rushed home to be there when the guitar arrived.
She arrived in flawless condition -- fabulous packing.   I let the guitar "sit" on a stand for a while to acclimate, although it was hard to be patient!
The guitar is most definitely the most beautiful guitar in the city.   (I may be a little biased.)           :-)
She is starting to hold a tune now, and sounds lovely.   But my favorite thing about the guitar right now is the radiused fingerboard.   Oh!  Bar chords are SO much easier! 
The guitar fits my hand, Renato.   It feels perfect.   Thank you so much!
- Feel free to use any or all of this note in your testimonials section if you want!-
Best wishes. Elisabeth, MO, USA September 9, 2011 elomax< at >kc< dot >rr< dot >com
 

Renato,
I received my new beautiful TIGER guitar and she is just as described and shown BEAUTIFUL!
I waited to tighten the strings while she ripened to the New York humidity. Worth the wait! Cannot wait to see this "cat" mature over the next several weeks as instructed and of course, I'm sure I'll be then waiting for that 6 month to 12 month major break-in period.
Thank you so much and all the best to you and your family,
Regards,
Barry Levine, NY, USA, August 2, 2011, barry< at >shiswimwear< dot >com

Hello Renato.
Today I received guitar. Actually a perfect musical instrument! Each sounds of the chromatic scale is perfect and even. Harmonics are clear and brilliant. Thank you very much dear Renato.
Warm regards.
Sergey Yashkul, July 27, 2011. Russia, Moscow, isevita< at >rambler< dot >ru

Dear Renato,
I am writing to thank you (again) for the beautiful Snakewood guitar that I purchased in January. I have now been playing her almost six months and continue to be enthralled by how easy she is to play and by how beautiful she sounds. She has now performed in a number of recitals and master classes, at the Eastman School in Rochester, NY, where I am a student in the Community Education Division (now the Eastman Community Music School), and at the National Guitar Workshop in New Milford, CT, from which I have just returned. In March she performed in a recital of original compositions. My contribution was a guitar solo, "Melkor's Salvation" inspired by  Tolkien's "The Silmarillian." I also sang three folk songs with original accompaniment  for guitar and flute. My composition instructor was amazed by the wonderful tone of the guitar: she had heard me perform a number of times on my old guitar, a Casimiro Lozano that I really like, but that now sounds harsh in contrast to the Snakewood guitar. My vocal instructor mentioned a number of times how perfectly the new guitar matches and complements the voice, in contrast to guitars she has heard me play before. My son, now a surgical resident in Vermont, was able to attend and took this picture after the recital:

Left to right: Carol Frangipane, vocal instructor; Stephanie
Venturino, flute; Margaret Henry, composition instructor;
Front: D. Sade with guitar by Bellucci.
 

I also played her in a guitar ensemble led by my instructor, Petar Kodzas, and in two of his studio recitals. I played Elegia (Morreno-Torroba) and Capricho Àrabe. The 640 mm string length made the latter piece so much easier for me than on my old guitar.
 

Several professional classical guitarists have now tried the snakewood, and, in addition to universally admiring the beauty of the construction, have admired the playability, the perfect intonation throughout the fretboard, and the tone: rich but mellow, and powerful. I find that the expressiveness of my playing has improved considerably over the last six months thanks to the responsiveness of the instrument. 

Last week I had the great privilege of playing in masterclasses and in a recital at the National Guitar Workshop in New Milford, CT. It was an honor to play Villancico de Navidad for Berta Rojas, as well as other works for Martha Masters and Julian Gray. They were struck by the beauty and playability of the snakewood guitar. When Berta saw that the guitar was made by you she said: "Ah, Renato!" Several of the students at the workshop were also most impressed. You may hear from at least one. 

Berta Rojas and Donald Sade (with Bellucci guitar), NGW 2011.

After the Juried Recital, NGW 2011: Julian Gray, Martha Masters,
Donald Sade (with Bellucci Guitar), Adam Holzman. (You can 
glimpse my wife, Kerry, in the mirror taking the picture.)
 

Several of the comments on your web site refer to the inspiration one receives from you guitars: Let me agree that this guitar is an inspiration to play and, according to the comments I have received, an inspiration to hear.
 

With very best wishes,
 

Donald Sade, July 24, 2011 donaldssade< at >rochester< dot>rr< dot >com

Querido Amigo Renato:
Esta tarde hace pocas horas he recibido la OBRA DE ARTE en forma de guitarra que me has fabricado. Hemos quedado impresionados todos los que la hemos visto y OIDO. Tiene un sonido impresionante con grandes bajos y sobre todo agudos y esto que esta recien acabada. No me imagino lo que puede llegar a dar dentro de un tiempo. Incluso mi YERNO me ha dicho que te felicite. 
Con tu guitarra he podido tocar bastante bien toda la primera parte de Asturias incluso la parte de rasgueados que con la otra no podia. Todos los que la han visto me han dicho que es UNA PASADA. 
Dentro de pocos dias la presentare en los foros, quiero hacer una buena presentacion. 
Son las 10,30 tengo hasta las 12 para empezar a conocernos mas.
Saludos a todos, Josep, Barcelona, Spain, July 7 2011, josepmercaderarques< at >gmail< dot >com

Dear Renato
After 3 weeks of playing at least 1 hour every day, her sound started to break in and I want to thank you very much for a real piece of art. I am very strict when it comes to guitar sound, her bass strings are powerful, deep and sustained. The trebles  are so clear and sharp as I love it and I know she is real queen. I am sure she will keep getting better with every passing day.
Thank you very much for your great works

Hugs, Afshin Jalily, Albourz, IRAN, June 23, 2011 aziyaeian< at >gmail.com

Hi Renato,
She arrived home today. She is so beautiful and sounds marvelously. I am very happy with her. I cannot say thank you enough.
Big HUGS
Kiyomi, Tokyo, Japan, watawata_mi< at >hotmail< dot >com, June 16,2011

Renato,
     Guitar arrived about two hours ago.   What a fabulous instrument!!  Even if I didn't play guitar, her aesthetic appearance and artistry are a great addition to my home.  She sits next to her Bellucci sisters, one also of Brazilian Rosewood, the other of Cocobolo.  Those two guitars have already improved in sound with age.  Please continue to make guitarists around the world happy with your creations.
Dan, June 3, 2011, US,  professorflick< at >aol< dot >com

Dear Renato

I have received this most beautiful instrument.  It arrived safe and sound. Thank you. Such wonderful timing as this is Memorial day weekend with Monday off and I did not know what I was going to do with the extra time but now my "Bellucci" master piece guitar will fill my days.

I am so happy to have this instrument to now begin to truly give it my best shot.  I am learning "Estudio in Am" and it seems to be the best for me to get my right hand moving along.

Again thank you so much for all your help and encouragement and friendship.  I am truly happy to have such a privilege to be having this experience.

I am sure I will be purchasing more instruments as you always exceed my expectations.

Love and Appreciation.

Alan, May 30, 2011, FOXMAN1111< at >aol< dot >com

Hi Renato,

I received the guitar. I LOVE it ! It is so beautiful, in and out. 
Thank you sooo much for all of your hard work.

Ty, US, May 22, 2011 celloycafe< at >att< dot >net
 

Hi Renato, 
Babe arrived today ! 
You have really out-done yourself this time !  The sinker top and detailing are beyond description...pictures,  good as they were didn't do her justice. 
Anyway,  pretty exciting month for Renato,  and all of us who think this was such a grand experience for you !
Thanks ! 
Best,  Steve, Rochester, NY, May 15, 2011, jazzdoc< at >rochester< dot >rr< dot >.com

Renato,

Thank you, I have received my Laurel safely and soundly. The lass is gorgeous. I have a very good guitar I purchased in Boston, but this instrument is very special. Besides the good looks, quality and craftsmanship, what I found very different was the scale length and the curved finger board. The fact that the scale length should fit the size of your hand is something that precious little know. No matter how good a guitar is if the scale length does not fit your hand, you will still have difficulty to play fluently. I am convinced this guitar compares well to instruments costing five times more. I am going to have endless joy with this beauty.

Regards, Eddie, Kempton Park, South Africa May 11, 2011, pepelennox< at >gmail< dot >com

Hi Renato: I have been paying my beautiful Bellucci at least an hour a day and the guitar is SUPER LOUD now and the sustain is UNREAL!  This guitar makes my old Ramirez 1A sound like  student instrument.  Congratulations on creating a true masterpiece!
Tim Mackey, Recording Artist, Performer, Instructor
Guitar, Mandolin, Violin & Banjo, OR, USA, April 14, 2011,  stringmusician< at >yahoo.com

Just Wonderful, Renato!! Awesome, my Brother!! Just as I thought, and them some…!!
The grain Looks Fabulous!! The trebles are crystal clear, basses are robust and warm, sustain and volume are out of this world, the notes can ring forever-and-a-day she. She'll make me sound like a I know what I'm doing… We have a few performances coming up, I'll send you videos or pictures of them by this Summer.
Thank You Renato, Many Hugs,
Ismael Mendoza, im< at >im-engineering< dot >com April 2, 2011

Dear Renato
I ran home from work to open up the box and see my guitar that arrived earlier today.  She is so gorgeous and perfect!  A piece of art indeed that words can’t describe!  Thank you very much from the depth my heart for your help in selecting guitar I’ve always dreamed of and having this very unique guitar.  It was very worth every minute waiting for her to arrive in the UK.  We will keep in touch! All the best regards
Tolga, tooner< at >deloitte< dot >co< dot >uk April 1, 2011

Mr. Bellucci, 
I wanted you to know that I received the beautiful Tasmanian Blackwook guitar this afternoon. I am very happy with it! Thank you! 
Doug Bauer, Albion NY, March 8,2011, dbauer2< at >rochester< dot >rr< dot >com

Renato, you changed my life.  With your masterpiece, I can see visions of myself actually playing music I'd always thought impossible.  the Custom masterpiece you sent me made me believe in believing again.  thanks SO much !
Jack Mibeck,  jmibeck1< at >yahoo< dot >com, March 7, 2011

Dear Renato, Hello. It was a great surprise to have received my guitar yesterday afternoon! She is warm and vibrant and shall be treasured for many years. We are grateful for your services and wish you the best in life. Thank you. 
Sincerely, Gabriel & Laura, Plymouth, MI, February 28, 2011, glbachowl< at >yahoo< dot >com

Dear Renato -
The African Blackwood guitar arrived about an hour ago and is currently acclimating. 
Wow! What a beautiful instrument - even more beautiful than the photos show!  I can hardly wait to tune her up and hear how she sounds - I will write back later, but wanted to let you know that she arrived safely.
Hugs,
Michael, mgleicher< at >comcast< dot >net,  Tucson, AZ, USA, Feb 8, 2011
 

Renato, 
The guitar is a beautiful work of art and craftsmanship. The leather case is beyond compare.
What a beautiful work of art.
Best regards,

Dave, Feb. 4 2011, dhusak2554< at >hotmail< dot >com

Dear Renato,
The white snakewood guitar (no. 1025) arrived in perfect condition and is already a pleasure to own,
very easy to play, sweet, clear tones (even brand new), as well as beautiful to look at and touch. I am going to play her in a concert of original compositions early in March this year, at the Eastman school: a good way to advertise your work.
Thank you again. With very best regards,
Donald Sade, Honeoye Falls, NY, USA  Jan 31 2011 donaldssade< at >earthlink< dot ><net>

Renato,
I hope this letter finds you enjoying your vacation. We hit -7 fahrenheit here this morning. 
I brought the Tasmanian Tiger Myrtle to the church tonight to see how it will sound  with a microphone in front of it. The guitar literally filled the room with sound and resonance.Incredible! Once we equalized the sytem for guitar it filled the 2 story auditorium. The soundmaster exclaimed that it sounded better than all the other guitars that were played there in the past.
Just thought you would like to know.
Best wishes,
Wayne Antcliff, USA,  antcliff< at >conceptcable< dot >com, Jan 18, 2011

Maestro Bellucci, 
I received my Custom Series Tasmanian Tiger Myrtle yesterday out here in Washington State USA. What a work of art! I was absolutely amazed at the detail and inlay work. Thank you for the wonderful surprise! After warming up to the room temperature last night I began to adjust the strings. I was still at work and Mark, one of our employees was sitting about 10 feet away. He commented that he could feel the bass vibrating through his body. He was astounded at the presence and tone of the instrument. He is a Southern Baptist Preacher here at the local church and listens to musical instruments all the time. He stated that he has never heard a sound like the Tiger Myrtle creates. I brought her up to full tune today and what a difference in tonal quality one day can make. The overall beauty of the instrument has caused quite a stir in people wanting to view the instrument. The Lute port and double top definitely project the sound into the room. Well done my friend.
I had a friend stop by today. He is a long established blues player and has played with many of the greats in blues and rock. He played the Tasmanian Tiger Myrtle for a few minutes and declared it one of the finest guitars he has ever had the privilege to play. 
UPDATE: Dec 20, 2010
Already my Tiger Myrtle has eclipsed my 37 year old Aria. The sound gets better with each passing day. I have the new strings but will wait for the tuners. I am going to experiment with several types of strings. The resonance has improved considerably and the mid tones are beginning to show. The trebles are getting brighter too. My first guitar (the Aria) now sounds cheap and plastic compared to the Tiger Myrtle

Waybe, WA USA, Dec. 16 2010, antcliff< at >conceptcable< dot >com

The African Bubinga is my second Bullucci guitar and it is very different than my first Curly Purple heart. As amazing as your website is, one can only truly appreciate your guitars when you are holding them in your hands. I may in time grow to prefer one to the other but simply can’t imagine that presently. Both guitars have a balance which is undeniable, yet each yields their own unique tone. And add to this the fact that both of these guitars are aesthetically beautiful. Remarkable!
Jan, Nov, 24, 2010, AZ, USA  gjahn1< at >cox< dot >net

Hi Renato,

I received the custom 10 string guitar a couple of nights ago and wow is it an amazing instrument! It felt very different to play than a 6 string but within a few minutes I started to adjust. The playability was good as it was delivered. I changed strings and now that the guitar has had a couple of days to
acclimate. She plays superbly - like a dream!

I'm really stunned at how exquisite the quality and detail is on the guitar.  The pictures you posted, as good as they are, don't quite do the instrument justice. It is just astounding.

And what an amazing experience it is to play. The sympathetic resonance and reverberation within the cavity produce such a richly ambient sound. When a string is punched hard there is a distinct series of echoes with the body. And the tone is so much fuller. The voice is royal, commanding and authoritative. 
Bass and low bass are very strong but have plenty of punch.  It feels as though the guitar can match Narcisco Yepe's tone and possibly even raise the bar a bit. 

It's quite possible that this is one of the very finest 10 string guitars ever built. I'm a pretty serious and ambitious player so I plan to make good use of it.

Thanks so much for your diligence!

Steve, overgrip< at >hotmail< dot >com,  Nov, 21, 2010, Swedec

Hi Renato,
Just wanted to drop you an email and let you know the "Anaconda" arrived in Guam safely and in perfect condition.  I can't tell you how happy I am to finally have her here with me.  She is so beautiful and perfect.  Exactly what I wanted in a classical guitar.  Not only in looks but in quality of sound.  I can't wait until she matures and fully develops her sound.

Thank you so much for the quality of craftsmanship and devotion to an art.  You must take great pride knowing your art is loved so much around the world.

Most Sincerely

Scott, Nov. 17, 2010, Guam , USA, navcure< at >yahoo < dot >com

Maestro! Renato:  I have been surprised to receive the Wonderful Rosewood cutaway today. I didnt expect it so soon. You and your luthiers are truly ARTIST'S. The selection of wood, the workmanship,and finish are truly 1st class. I'm letting it get used to it's new home so I look foreward to playing in a few hours.  Thank you so much for this wonderful instrument.  Sincerely Courtney Maxwell
NOV 8 2010, Dayton, OH, USA, courtneyvln<a>earthlink<dot>net

Renato,
 WHOA!!  I got my Tiger about an hour ago...what an experience!!  I opened the box slowly to savor the experience and took pics.
I almost fainted when I saw the case...incredible craftsmanship!!! Then I saw the baby!!!  It was love at first sight...I'm naming her Renee in your honor.
She is presently resting in my apartment adapting to the environment.  I think an hour or so is good...I don't want to rush it. 
She is beautiful although someday I would like to add an African Blackwood to my collection. I want to have one custom made for just my specifications.
I am saving your signature on the paperwork for a souvenir...you are a star!!! 
Big Hugs!!
 

UPDATE: NOV 3 2010
Hello Renato,

I can't put Renee down, I have played her for at least 6 hours and I'm having a hard time tearing myself away from her!!
Believe it or not, she sounds better by the hour!!
Already, she just needs a little tweaking to tune after a good nights sleep and she's chomping at the bit as I write...
this is the best guitar I've ever had.

Thank you so much!
Jane
Jane, USA, Nov 3  2010, nutchey< at >msn< dot >com

Hi. Renato.
I got the Macassar and you're right: it is a masterpiece. 
I did not write to you earlier because I have been too busy playing it. I wish I could take it to the world beyond, when my time comes, where I could continue playing it for the rest of eternity.
My daughter found it to sound like a harp. It would sound so perfect in heaven.
All kidding aside it sounds so beyond my expectations. My gratitude to you is infinite.
Keep the good work, my brother.
Love and peace to you and all your loved ones. 
Nick, USA, October 6, 2010 nikmarini<at>aol<dot>com

Maestro Bellucci,
I wanted to let you now that the Guitar (what a beautiful instrument) arrived in good condition.  I unpacked her and took some time tuning and inspecting her.  Right out of the box she has a big well balanced sound.  The separation of individual notes is especially notable.  I love playing Romanza and Jesus Joy of Mans Desiring on it as the hold on cords and sustain is wonderful without being mushy or mechanically buzzy at all.  I am waiting for a month or so before doing any changes in the action.

I was not going to show her of until after I had her for a while but I had a practice this Saturday with two other guitarists that I will be playing double and quartet guitar with.  It took them ¾ of an hour to stop looking and wanting to “test” her.  We started to practice and one of them stated he needed to change his strings because his guitar was sounding “thin.”  Not long after we stopped to let him change strings I found Mark, the other guitarist, on your web page looking at the Ziricote B&S, Double top you have for sale.  Neither had seen a guitar with the violin bridges before as well.  You will be getting an order from him soon.

Thank you for partnering me with “Isabella” and I will keep you informed of any recordings and videos we do.
Dwight, FL, USA, September 13,2010dwightlf< at >cox< dot >net

Dear Renato,
     The guitar got here this afternoon.  I love the first guitar I bought from you last year - love it.  I want to be clear on that one word. This guitar I received today is, believe it or not, and I'm sure you do, more amazing.  The extra sound holes make it more resonant than the first.  I am overwhelmed by it's appearance.
     I write sonnets.  Perhaps after I play for awhile on this Cocobolo piece of perfection you crafted, I will dedicate a poem to her - and, of course, mail it to you for your testimonial page, which I enjoy reading. To say I am happy with this fine instrument is truly an understatement. 
Dan, September 8, 2010, NY, USA, ProfessorFlick< at >aol < dot >com

Maestro; 
I am overwhelmed. I can't put my gratitude into words just yet but I can see all the love put in to it. Thanks so much, I hope to deserve such a wonderful instrument. 
Laurence , September 7, 2010, USA, mardonw1< at >gmail < dot >com

Renato, 
The guitar arrived in record time, beautifully packed and just as gorgeous as I had hoped. Thank you so much for your artistry and craftsmanship. Now I will need to come to Paraguay to study with you.
Jim Barron, September 4, 2010, USA, barronmd< at >comcast < dot >net

Dear Renato
Dear Renato, I got excellent feedback about BabyTonga.
I took her to my Jazz Teacher, and also to the head of UCI Guitar school, he is also the head of the guitar program at Irvine Valley College.
They were in awe about my Babe, the armrest, the violin tie, the inlays, the double top, and the sound, and this with the old strings…I will post a review this weekend.
Be well my friend!  She's a Beauty. Thank you !
Ismael, September 4, 2010, USA,  im< at >im-engineering <dot >com

Dearest Renato,
Not only is my Tiger BEAUTIFUL, she plays like a dream!  She actually resonates INTO me when I play!  WOW!!  And she rings!  The sustain is incredible.  She inspires me to be the very best I can be and I look forward to my next Bellucci creation.  I’m ecstatic about owning and playing this instrument!! 
I thought you’d enjoy seeing the unveiling, so we shot a little video of the process.  Barbara is behind the camera and you’ll hear her get caught up in the beauty of the Tiger. 
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Maestro Renato Bellucci,
I receive her today.  The Trinty and the guitar is Art. I am just lost for words about this piece of art Thank you so much,
Robert Wilson, August 31, 2010, Ave Vero Beach, FL, vox53< at >comcast <dot >net

Maestro,
My Guitar now sings to me. The bass notes are really good and she is perfect. In only three months she has matured. You gave me a wonderful guitar ! My friends would like to have her - she is mine !!
Thank you, Thank you,
A more than satisfied customer
Martin, Fort Pierce, FL, USA  August 24, 2010 Ecolake< at >aol< dot >com

Caro Renato,
la magnifica chitarra in Ziricote - top in alpine spruce, è arrivata. 
L'ho suonata, incredibile la pienezza e la durata del suono, l'agevolezza della mano sinistra. Devo ammettere che mi ha colpito, è proprio un gioiello. Cerco di immaginarmi cosa sarà fra 6 mesi.Anche se è secondario, è molto bella, l'abinamento ziricote e pino è veramente indovinato. Ottime le rifiniture.
Ti scriverò più avanti per presentarmi meglio, intanto ti ringrazio 
calorosamente.

Vittorio Chiarotto, Verona (Italy), August 23, 2010, vittchia< at >libero< dot >it
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Dear Renato
the magnificent Ziricote guitar with the Alpine Spruce top has arrived. I played her. The fullness of sound is unbelievable and so is sustain. Easy on the left hand. I am really struck, she's a jewel. I cannot imagine what she will sound like in 6 mmonths ! The Ziricote /Spruce combination is striking and teh setailing is right on teh spot ! Perefct finish.
I'll write again in teh future. Thanks

Vittorio Chiarotto, Verona (Italy), August 23, 2010,  vittchia< at >libero< dot >it

Hi Renato, 
I'm staring at my beautiful Zorro right now. In the low light of my living room, the pieces of pearl in my rosette shine like little jewels, and the birds are casting tiny glimmers of color.  I fell asleep on the couch last night just staring at her!  Everyone that I've shown her to is blown away!  She has a very sweet tone and the harmonics simply sing. The intonation is perfect; the tone is even all across the fretboard, and she is very easy to play. This is an amazing guitar in every way!  The name Calypso came to me when I first saw her on your website; I like it.
Tom, Chico, CA, August  6,2010,  tfoster11< at >comcast< dot >net
 

Absolutely  Beautiful. Arrived home from Canada today and couldn't unpack my suitcases or anything until I had a chance to sit down tune it up and play it. The sound is wonderful and I know it's just going to get better as time passes. I had both addresses covered for it's arrival. MY friend unpacked it for me and thought I should just put it a glass case and never touch it again. Well that is not going to happen. I got invited to accompany a children's Christmas Program in Montana this year and this Beauty is going along. Thank you much for this work of art. God Bless 
Gary in Kodiak, Alaska  August, 2, 2010     dandy<at>gci<dot>net

Hi Renato,

Wow, that was a quick delivery ! I received my beautiful guitar on Friday afternoon and absolutely love. I tuned it and played for 3 hours
Sharon, IN, USA, ssk51< at >juno< dot >com, August, 2, 2010

Hi Renato.
Zorro arrived today in all his glory. It is a beautiful  guitar and arrived in perfect condition. I could not resist tuning  her up giving her a brief spin.  She has a very balance voice with great sustain. She is now resting in her  case in a climate controlled room. I look forward to spending a lot  of time with her.
Thank you.

Don, USA, July 20 2010, donhinton< at >mac< dot >com

Greetings Renato
Received my lovely "GLO"...My it is exquisite   and the case is a masterful piece of work!! The packing was unbelievably well done and nothing was damaged at all!!! I tuned it and am playing it and the sound is out of this world. The keyboard is so easy on the fingers that I am thrilled and it is almost the only guitar that I play now although I do have 5!!!!
Regards
Glo, July 13 2010, BC, Canada

Hi Renato,

I really love my Bellucci guitar. It is absolutely beautiful, the art work and the sound. And it has really opened up a lot in the pas few weeks. Also it  is a lot easier to play to that is very helpful also. Would never  change it for a different one.

Tyler, TN, USA, celloycafe< at >att< dot >net  July 6 2010
 

Hello Renato,
      the Anaconda II has arrived and is even more beautiful than the pictures on the web site. My only wish is to be able to play her as well as she looks one day. It is 39 degrees C and 75% humidity as I write. Fortunately it is cooler at my lodgings where the Anaconda II is getting its first breath of New England.
Thanks to you and your fine luthiers at Mangore, ciao.
Paul, MA USA superkalou< at >hotmail< dot >com, July 6 2010

Dear Renato, 
I had to let you know that I received my new " Tiger " yesterday, much sooner than I anticipated. DHL did a wonderful job and I was able to track the progress with the tracking number, which added to the anticipation. The protective packaging was amazing, there's no way you could damage the goods unless it fell out of the plane.
When I opened the box I was stunned by the beauty of the case, definitely a work of art. The guitar is truly breathtaking! I haven't had much time to play yet, but neck size definitely makes a difference in my ability to reach some difficult chords that have frustrated me in the past.The tone is as beautiful as the guitar is. I'm in love with this guitar. You and your group of artisans are amazing. I'm already considering having you build a steel string for me in the future ( I can't let my wife see this)
Thanks for your dedication.
Don Smarinsky
West Palm Beach, Fl. USA, June 30 2010 

Renato,
I have just received the most beautiful instrument I have ever seen.
I have no words other than these...
"Guitarra"

She whispered of ancient streets
speckled with gold 
A gift from the setting sun

She smelled of soft moonlit wind
Chased along thick swaying branches
by startled green leaves

She remembered long clear summer days
and laughed strong and true 
like ambered honey

She flung her skirt and danced
Exploding with sensual rhythms
Her radiant skin sparkling under the stars

She sighed
quietly, happily, surrendering
to a life more profound

Ray, CA, USA, June 23, 2010, rmilewsk< at >roadrunner< dot >com

Mr Bellucci:
I wanted to give this marvelous guitar a “full run-through.” This guitar is everything that I have dreamnt
of at night during that short time between deep sleep and the awareness that you are dreaming. I have owned or still own numerous guitars: Cordoba 1A with Brazilian Rosewood sides and back, Yairi CY 200, Cordoba Custom Artist Flamed European Sides and Back, 2004 Ramirez 1A Tradicional with a European Spruce top lined with cypress for the sides. None of these guitars can compare to the beautiful guitar that I now posses from your competent and artistic workshop—I am not sure who owns who, the guitar, or myself—I am just the ‘Bullfighter’ in the ring and the dance is exhilarating. All that besides, I have been a manager of a local guitar store in years past, adjunct studio teacher for the local State University, which one of my students owns one of your cut-away guitars, and have close friends who are salesmen for the local Guitar Center. Speaking of which, the salesmen at Guitar Center anted me to play an early 1990’s Brazilian Wood Ramirez 1A that they Had just recently acquired. I took my Bellucci guitar with me, because I wanted to brag and educate my friends of the treasures that are lurking out in the world of the wonderful Internet—Hello Mr. Renato. Needless to say, they were very impress with my beautiful Bellucci. I pointed out to them the many fine  details that you could not find on a custom shop Breedlove, Martin, or R Taylor—I mention these steel string manufactures because they are held in such high esteem here in the states. “Notice how the upper bout is shorter in depth then the lower bout, notice how much the back is ‘curved’ both longitudinally across the instrument and from side to side—something no one will find on a present day high dollar semi-hand made manufactured guitar including a present day Ramirez IA, which a scant reading of an old Irving Sloan Book would attest to the need and excellence of such construction.
This goes beyond stating the obvious of the exquisite detail of the Bellucci guitars, which I would think any average person could enjoy just ‘surfing’ the Web. Take my word on it: the action, sound, projection, and dare I say Duende of this instrument has inspired me to get up at 4:00 A.M. to practice. I have performed two different recitals and gigs in the past few weeks, something I would not have the inspiration to do in years past—I had presently given-up on the notion of adding performing guitar to the family’s budget—I am a father of a single income family with three beautifully children. Thank you Mr. Bellucci!! I really mean it—Many Thanks—I am trying to pass the word around of your awesome guitars. 
Tim, June 8 2010, julsbarnett< at >juno< dot >com

Renato
I can't hardly believe how the sound of this instrument has improved already and as you say if it keeps improving which I'm sure it well over the next 4 to 6 months I won't be able to put it down. And to think the one I have yet to receive will likely sound better than this is very hard to believe. I am extremely pleased with this work of art and sound and sure to be more so in the future. I am now even more excited about my next masterpiece.  Just for your information I visited a music store today to purchase some new strings and played several of the instruments and not a one can compare even close to the Tiger, that's what I call it and it's not at it's full potential. Thanks again to you and your team of masters. God Bless and let's never let the music die. Thanks again. 
Gary. 
USA dandy< at >gci< dot >net, June 7, 2010

Hi Renato,

I received the guitar and I love it.  It is truly a work of art and I am very happy  with it. Thank you for everything and keep on creating masterpieces.  Once I save some more money I may buy another one from you in the future. 
Sincerely, 
Steven, MO USA,   wrk2gtr1< at >aol< dot >com, May 30, 2010

Hi Renato:
The guitar arrived in excellent condition. It is truly a work of art, exceeded only by its quality of sound. That combination of wood and the soundports result in great volume and sustain. The radius on the fingerboard and the 640mm spacing make playing a pleasure. Thank you for such a lovely guitar.
Mel Dunn, WY ,USA, May 30th 2010, meldunnlaw< at >yahoo< dot >com
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