Giannini Guitars?

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I went into this little music shop this last summer and this guy ranted for a long time about how good Giannini guitars were and how that's all he sold because they were the best. They're acoustic guitars and I really want to get an acoustic, and I figure I mine as well get a nice one. Anyone know anything about these guitars? the guy I talked to really knew what he was talking about, but I figure I'll get other opinions. Thanks for the help


-Elliot


...Sorry for posting so many threads in so little time.
 
Don't buy one.


Really, that's all you need to know.


Light

"Cowards can never be moral."
M.K. Gandhi
 
Never tried one...never even heard of them.

You could try one out and see if you like it.
 
Don't buy a Giannini from that guy. Do buy an acoustic guitar.

Don't buy a guitar from a shop that tells you there is only one maker thats worth buying.

Try to visit a shop that sells a variety of brands and spend some time on the decision. Take someone with you who can play so you can stand back and hear it from the front. Pay special attention to how it feels. Play it up and down the neck. It can cost as much to fix playability problems as it costs to buy a cheap guitar. After you do all that, buy the one you like.

If it sounds good, and it plays good, It IS good.
 
Never heard of them, and I've heard of ALOT of brands, and PLAYED alot of brands. If you're looking for the "best", check out -
Martin
Santa Cruz
Goodall
Collings
Froggy Bottom
Huss & Dalton
Ryan
Olson
Omega
Mayes
Larrivee (great if you're on a budget)
Tippin
and alot of other brands I can't think of at the moment...
 
Any guy that says there is only one guitar worth selling/playing is either an idiot or on the make you decide. Even as a guitar maker who only sells my own I often rant with customers about the merits of other instruments. Go out there and play a few get a feel for what you like and go with your insticts. Any shop or sales guy who wont let you alone while you play on a guitar is hussling you. Put it back on the shelf and walk out. He'll get the message after you do it a few times. As for Giannini guitars - no comment.
 
Light said:
Don't buy one.


Really, that's all you need to know.


Light

"Cowards can never be moral."
M.K. Gandhi
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Well now you've peaked MY interest. They look very interesting... so what gives?
 
I knew someone that had a classical Giannini

back in the late 60's, early 70's.

I liked it, but that was a long time ago, and not really relavent to anything made today, I'm sure.
 
Giannini guitars were made in Brazil and distributed out of Los Angeles by Paulo Alancar, a sweet little man who loved these guitars. They were introduced in the late 60's, I believe.

Giannini made some great nylon string guitars in various price ranges and they were similar to the old Goya guitars in quality, but much lighter in weight. They were pretty nice guitars in the 60's.

I don't know about the current models, but at a recent NAMM show, I saw that Paulo was still involved in importing them.
 
I've played a dozen or so Gianninis. All had beautifully figured backs and sides but were very heavy instruments lacking in resonance.

Tim
 
Well, I'm glad to see

Harvey Gerst said:
Giannini guitars were made in Brazil and distributed out of Los Angeles by Paulo Alancar, a sweet little man who loved these guitars. They were introduced in the late 60's, I believe.

Giannini made some great nylon string guitars in various price ranges and they were similar to the old Goya guitars in quality, but much lighter in weight. They were pretty nice guitars in the 60's.

I don't know about the current models, but at a recent NAMM show, I saw that Paulo was still involved in importing them.
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that my memory isn't totally off.....yet. :D
 
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