About the luthier
Enrico Bottelli, born in Milan in 1961, is among the most respected guitar makers in Europe. He began his training in 1981 under the guidance of Carlo Raspagni and has worked as a professional maker of classical guitars since 1988. Alongside his own output, Bottelli has also trained a number of gifted younger luthiers, passing on the experience and discipline that define his work.
About the guitar
This new special model by Enrico Bottelli reflects his personal engagement with the legacy of Antonio de Torres. Conceived as a contemporary continuation of Torres principles, it seeks not to imitate a historical instrument superficially, but to recover the balance, immediacy, and expressive clarity that Bottelli regards as central to the classical guitar.
Built on a large segunda epoca plantilla with seven fan bars, this guitar is notably light in the hands and exceptionally responsive. Its voice is centred on a warm and present middle register, while the trebles remain clear, pure, and naturally singing. The air resonance lies unusually low, which supports the impression of depth and openness without making the sound heavy.
Compared with Bottellis concert model, the sustain is somewhat shorter, yet this restraint contributes to a more articulate and direct musical expression. The attack is fast, the response effortless even under the lightest touch, and the instrument combines this immediacy with strong projection and considerable carrying power. The spruce top and wenge back and sides give the sound a focused core and a distinctive clarity, while the French polish preserves the instruments quick and sensitive reaction.
The decorative work of this special model completes an instrument that is shaped by a clearly defined aesthetic and acoustical idea. It is a guitar that places colour, responsiveness, and expressive control at the centre of its design.
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