2022 Paula Lazzarini CD/IN

Originally from Argentina, Paula Lazzarini has been working out of her workshop in Cremona, Italy for several years now, where she has honed her skills to such a high level that she took the FIRST prize in the 4th International "Antonio Marin Montero" Guitar Building Competition in Granada, Spain in 2021. This guitar is based exactly on the specs of the winning guitar - both in materials (cedar top, Indian rosewood) and construction details. Her work won the jury over for its understated yet precise craftsmanship, bold yet refined quality of tone, and easy playabilty due to its being very responsive to both right and left hands. It has a deep richness of overtone content in every note yet remains very clear with plenty of separation and balance between the notes. This instrument is everything the winning instrument was, and we are thrilled to have it here at GSI.

Photos taken during construction