Mangore | Bellucci Guitars - Our Lady of Guadalupe Concert Classical Guitar

Our Lady of Guadalupe

Model: OLG35

This is the third time in all these years and over 1,500 instrument built to date that I come across an amazing set Walnut Burl. It is stunning and I could almos see the image of Our Lady of Guadalupe in the central section of the back. The 2 pieces of the back are so perfectly bookmatched that it looks as if one half was standing next to a mirror... It was shipped from South Western Belize and the writing on the box said. (In the image, I am preparing the Lattice Bracing)

The resulting guitar had to be perfect! I made her a double top Lattice style because the second top gives an amazing resonance to the guitar. It also eliminates the need to constantly pamper the guitar which is crack practically proof. I indulged in using the most delicate marquetry made of African Padauk and decorated the headplate with stripes of Snakewood. The double wood reinforced neck with the grain perpendicular to the Mahogany neck, creates a sturdiness that will ensure a perfectly straight neck for centuries. The special cut, which is the special touch of my #1 master luthier is perfect and looks beautiful and shows the master luthery that this instrument possesses. 640mm scale, slim neck and the 16" radius. This is one of the most amazing instruments ever. S.D.G. Built March 2, 2011