Chiara Frisio – 2025 – No. 10

About the luthier

Chiara Frisio is a Milanese luthier with deep roots in a family of musicians and artisans. After finishing high school, she followed her calling to instrument making and enrolled at the Civica Scuola di Liuteria di Milano. There she studied under esteemed teachers such as Roberto de Miranda, Silvia Zanchi, Ivan Bruna, and Bob Van de Kerkchove. After earning her diploma as Maestro Liutaio, she refined her technique over several years in the workshop of Lorenzo Lippi, expanding her knowledge across classical guitars, mandolins, and historical instruments.

Chiara Frisio is part of a new generation of makers with a keen eye for detail and a refined sensibility. Her work focuses on the nuanced tonal color possibilities of both modern and historical guitars. With every instrument, she seeks a balance of playability, acoustic depth, and expressive precision, always guided by her commitment to beautiful sound and thoughtful craftsmanship.

About the guitar

This 2025 spruce-top concert guitar by Chiara Frisio exemplifies her dedication to clarity, balance, and refined response. With Indian rosewood back and sides, French polish finish, and traditional construction throughout, it embodies a modern approach rooted in classical values. The air resonance falls between F and G, supporting a full, elegant tone that projects with ease.

The sound is warm and direct, with a particularly well-shaped midrange that allows melodies and bass lines to remain distinct even in polyphonic passages. Basses are deep yet controlled, trebles are clean and vocal, and the entire register speaks with cohesion and refinement. The response is quick without being brittle, offering the player a flexible dynamic range and effortless articulation.

The neck is finely contoured, providing a natural and relaxed playing position for both hands. Every detail of construction reflects a commitment to clarity and aesthetic simplicity from the clean lines of the headstock to the luminous finish that highlights the quality of the tonewoods. It is light and resonant, with just the right degree of resistance to support nuanced phrasing and expressive touch.