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Maestro Renato,
First of all let me relay how wonderful I think your site is. It really has not only improved my playing but kept me motivated to keep going!
Thank you.
Jim
Dear Renato
Today I have received my 10-strings guitar. Magnificent work! Thank you very much!
Sergey...
Ise Vita, February 21, 2013, Russia
Renato
I could wait no longer to sample the sound so I tuned her up and gave her a test drive. Did you know that the English word 'genius' is derived from the word 'genii'? You, dear sir, have a genii! Tickle your guitars and the genii sings!
This new guitar is nothing less than incredible!! I was already taken by it's looks, but it's sound quite honestly brought tears to my eyes. You are not just a guitar maker / craftsman. You a channeling something of Divinity through your craft. I mean that most sincerely.
I am very honored to know you, and I deem it a gift to have found you, and your incredible creations!
Thank you so much. :-*
Errol, USA. January 4, 2013
Renato
I received the 2nd guitar a few weeks ago you did an outstanding job building that one it is a work of art. The Blackwood and inlay detail is incredible. More importantly is the sound once I started playing it I could not believe how clear the highs were and how intense the bass. I am fortunate to own many guitars from makers all over the world from 5k to 35k and I must. Say none have the quality sound or as pleasing to the eye as this one.
Thanks for the masterpiece.
Bob Bull, Australia. January 3, 2013
Renato
I just wanted to write this quick e-mail to tell you how happy I am with the custom guitar that you built for me. With the holidays, I've had very little time, but I had to tell you that the instrument is as close to perfect as any could be. First it is absolutely beautiful and is flawlessly made. The adjustable saddle makes it eminently playable and easily adjustable. The best part, however, is the tone: it is deep and rich, and the notes ring long and clear. You were, of course, correct: the combination of the sinker top and and the African black wood is ideal.
When I received my first Bellucci guitar, I was mightily impressed. I had hoped that the second would be as good. And it is at least as good, if not better. This is after two weeks--as it opens and matures, this instrument will be amazing and whatever is beyond amazing.
Thank you, Renato, for another work of art that will allow me to pursue my art. In years to come, when my grandchildren play these instruments, I am certain that they, too, will thank you.
Have a happy and prosperous 2013.
Sincerely,
Jerry Gerard, USA. January 2, 2013
My dear Renato
Perhaps there is such a thing as too many accolades but I wanted to let you know once again how very delighted I am with the new guitar. That is not to say that the first one is not also an incredible instrument. I wonder what angels and how many there are that work with you in your creations?!
I have yet to play any musical piece all the way through on the newest guitar, due to feeling the need to stop, or at least slow down, for the sake of my being overwhelmed by the incredible beauty that is both at my fingertips and resonating in the air, and to drink that in, for that fleeting moment where the muse exists.
Seriously.
Erroll, USA. January 1, 2013
Renato
I bought one of your guitars last February, and just wanted to let you know how happy I am with it. I love the shorter scale (640) and the radiused neck. It makes for much less fatique on my hands. The sound remains clear and sweet. I also continue to get many compliments on the hand-tooled leather case.
Thank you so much!
Karen Ackoff, USA. December 8, 2012
Renato
I just love the guitar, I have played it every day without fail. Words can't describe its beauty and lovely sounds.
You are definitely a Master. I will be in touch.
Thank you, and have a Happy Thanksgiving, and Merry Christmas to you and your Family.
Ray Culiver, November 21, 2012
Hello Renato
I want to thank you on such a great guitar and I would to continue working with you in a future. THANK YOU!
Davor Kenjic, Las Vegas NV, September 7 2012
Renato
The guitar is wonderful , the attention to detail, the woods used... I could go on and on. Lets just say from the shipping crate to the guitar, the case all are extraordinary . Thank you all so much for sending me a treasure that I will cherish. Now practice, practice, practice
Bruce Gallo, Bridgeport CT, August 10, 2012
Renato
Please forgive my delay in sending this note. The new guitar arrived Monday morning in perfect condition. The quality of the materials and workmanship are superb. The tone is exceptionally beautiful. It is, indeed, "a thing of beauty and a joy forever."
Many thanks, Weaver, August 5, 2012, TN, USA
Hi Renato
I just thought I would drop you a line and send you and your lovely family my kindest wishes. I am so thrilled with my new instrument. I just had to e-mail you and let you know. I have put some La Bella Professional recording strings 413P Studio on her and she sounds great. I am so proud of her, thank you Renato. Once again THANK YOU.
My very kindest regards Your friend
Colin, USA, July 16 2012
Dearest Renato
I have finally received my guitar! She is gorgeous, plays easily, and most importantly, she sounds beautiful! Thank you so much.
Frank, USA July 14, 2012
My dear Renato
The custom Da Vinci guitar arrived today in perfect condition, to my and to my wife's delight (we have the same birthday: the day you posted the guitar). The beauty of the guitar is incredible: the posted pictures are great, but one has to see it "in person" to fully appreciate the artistry that went into its construction.
The grain of the sinker redwood top is perfect: straight, tight, and rich in color. Thank you for choosing it. The rosewood body is elegantly rich and dark, and sober just as I like it. I like to think that it was part of an old building, and has already spent many years absorbing the sounds of the activities of the inhabitants.
I played several hours today: the sound is terrific already without breaking in, very masculine in character, different from either a spruce or cedar top, just as I wanted. I usually give my guitars feminine names. When the Snakewood guitar arrived last year I mentioned to my wife, Kerry, that it looked as if it were wrapped in the skin of the Serpent: she said I should call it Eve, so I named it Eva. Eva has a rich and mellow voice, like a mezzo-soprano. But I think I will call the Da Vinci guitar Adán: the two guitars make a beautiful pair, contrasting as they do in voice and appearance.
Thank you for the advice on the features to include: The sound ports make it easy to play in spite of background noise, should be a big help playing in ensemble where the other instruments can mask the sound of my own, and in the somewhat noisy environments where I sometimes play. The radius fingerboard is a great help in barring, just as you say. I was surprised how comfortable it is to the hand. The indented cutaway works very well: Barrios La Catedral third movement, next to last measure: the B minor chord with the high B at the 19th fret was easy: very difficult for me on other guitars. I will have to re-learn the feel of where fret 12 is: the
hand moves past it so easily. And the tone in that highest position was bright and clear.
Adán is presently listening to Bach Viola da Gamba concertos to begin the break-in process.
I'm sure I will have more to say later as I gain experience with this wonderful instrument.
Please pass my thanks on to the luthiers who work with you.
Bless you, Renato, you and your family.
Donald, USA, July 23, 2012
Dear Mr. Bellucci
My guitar arrived two days ago. The shipping crate is impressive, as I'm sure you know. But the shipping crate was merely a shadow of glories yet unrevealed. The tooled leather case is truly a work of art, and deserves special notice for its quality and beauty. Inside the case lay, snug in her maroon velvet wrap, the guitar.
Since her arrival I seem to divide my time looking at her and playing her. I am richly rewarded whether I am looking or playing.
She is wonderful! The craftsmanship and the finish defy description. The cocobolo is beautiful, the marquetry excellent, the finish superb. She speaks with her own distinctive, lovely voice. The sound has a very nice 'silky' quality that is even over all the strings and all ranges of pitch. I am more than pleased with my purchase.
My thanks to you and all the other craftspeople who contributed. You make wonderful guitars; I am blessed to own one.
Thanks again.
Charles Mozer, Arvada, CO USA June 29, 2012