This mandolin was developed together with luthier Federico Gabrielli during a research project funded by the World Wood Day Foundation in 2019. This instrument has a classic Italian mandolin look with a particular bowl back shape, providing comfort to the player. It is designed to obtain a classic mandolin sound with high efficiency by selecting wood according to its acoustical properties.
"I am the only luthier in Valtellina, therefore I am the best one,” says Martino Quintavalla, commenting on his choice to open a luthier workshop in h ...
