{"product_id":"daniele-marrabello-a-nina-2020","title":"Daniele Marrabello \"A Nina\" 2020","description":"\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"cibsat\" data-start=\"72\" data-end=\"84\"\u003eOverview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"86\" data-end=\"245\"\u003eThere are guitars that impress with power, and there are guitars that pull you in with character. This 2020 \u003cstrong data-start=\"194\" data-end=\"225\"\u003eDaniele Marrabello “A Nina”\u003c\/strong\u003e manages to do both.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"247\" data-end=\"324\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/3k5ka0hdPxg\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"247\" data-end=\"293\"\u003eWatch the full review \u0026amp; performance video.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"247\" data-end=\"324\"\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"293\" data-end=\"296\"\u003eThis was our first time spending meaningful time with a guitar by Milan-based luthier Daniele Marrabello, and it turned out to be one of the more memorable introductions to a maker we’ve had in quite some time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"538\" data-end=\"932\"\u003eThe first thing that stands out is simply how \u003cstrong data-start=\"584\" data-end=\"593\"\u003ealive\u003c\/strong\u003e this guitar feels. The sound is \u003cstrong data-start=\"626\" data-end=\"665\"\u003ehuge, open, and incredibly resonant\u003c\/strong\u003e, with a richness and sustain that immediately fills the room. There is a chime and bloom to the notes that makes the instrument feel almost addictive to play. While the voice has impressive depth and warmth, especially for spruce, it never loses clarity or elegance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"934\" data-end=\"1243\"\u003eWhat surprised us most was how mature the sound feels. Despite being built in 2020, this guitar has some of the openness and ease that players often associate with older instruments. The notes connect beautifully from string to string and create a unified, refined voice that feels effortless under the hands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1245\" data-end=\"1494\"\u003eVisually, the instrument is equally compelling. The design is elegant and understated rather than flashy, with beautiful materials and thoughtful detailing throughout. It is the sort of guitar that becomes more interesting the longer you look at it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1496\" data-end=\"1499\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"77u6sl\" data-start=\"1501\" data-end=\"1510\"\u003eSound\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1512\" data-end=\"1568\"\u003eThe sound of this guitar is what ultimately won us over.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1570\" data-end=\"1804\"\u003eThere is a distinctly \u003cstrong data-start=\"1592\" data-end=\"1613\"\u003eold-world quality\u003c\/strong\u003e to the voice. Marrabello cites traditional Spanish and German inspirations in his work, and there is a sense of those influences here, but ultimately the instrument feels like its own thing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1806\" data-end=\"1877\"\u003eThe overall character is \u003cstrong data-start=\"1831\" data-end=\"1876\"\u003eopen, chimey, lyrical, and highly refined\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1879\" data-end=\"2088\"\u003eThe trebles sustain beautifully and have a singing quality that immediately draws attention. They remain colorful and expressive all the way up the fingerboard and seem to release effortlessly after each note.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2090\" data-end=\"2193\"\u003eThe midrange is unusually cohesive and contributes to an excellent sense of balance across the strings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2195\" data-end=\"2396\"\u003eThe basses are one of the biggest surprises. Rather than the tighter, brighter response some players associate with spruce, this guitar delivers \u003cstrong data-start=\"2340\" data-end=\"2395\"\u003erich, open basses with impressive sustain and depth\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2398\" data-end=\"2664\"\u003eOne thing that repeatedly stood out was the \u003cstrong data-start=\"2442\" data-end=\"2454\"\u003eevenness\u003c\/strong\u003e of the instrument. Not just in tone, but also in response and volume across positions. Notes feel predictable and controlled in a way that allows the player to focus entirely on music rather than compensation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2666\" data-end=\"2830\"\u003eThere is also an unusually broad color palette here. Small changes in attack create genuinely different sounds, and the guitar rewards experimentation and subtlety.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2832\" data-end=\"2909\"\u003eOverall, this is a guitar that feels expressive, elegant, and deeply musical.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2911\" data-end=\"2914\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1dcemjk\" data-start=\"2916\" data-end=\"2931\"\u003ePlayability\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2933\" data-end=\"2958\"\u003ePlayability is excellent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2960\" data-end=\"3160\"\u003eThe neck has a comfortable \u003cstrong data-start=\"2987\" data-end=\"3014\"\u003emedium C-shaped profile\u003c\/strong\u003e that feels natural immediately. Combined with a low setup and quick response, the instrument feels effortless to play while remaining controlled.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3162\" data-end=\"3286\"\u003eEven with the low action, the guitar handles dynamic playing comfortably and encourages exploration without feeling fragile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3288\" data-end=\"3380\"\u003eAt the time of filming, the guitar was strung with \u003cstrong data-start=\"3339\" data-end=\"3379\"\u003eD’Addario XTC45FF all-carbon strings\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3382\" data-end=\"3455\"\u003eStrings: D’Addario XTC45FF all-carbon\u003cbr data-start=\"3419\" data-end=\"3422\"\u003e\u003ca data-start=\"3422\" data-end=\"3455\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"decorated-link cursor-pointer\"\u003ehttps:\/\/ddar.io\/guitar-collection\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"3457\" data-end=\"3460\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"pookc2\" data-start=\"3462\" data-end=\"3492\"\u003eAesthetics \u0026amp; Craftsmanship\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3494\" data-end=\"3563\"\u003eThis guitar reflects a philosophy that values refinement over excess.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3565\" data-end=\"3732\"\u003eThe spruce top is especially attractive, showing subtle figuring and shimmering medullary ray throughout that gives the surface movement and life under changing light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3734\" data-end=\"3874\"\u003eConstruction is traditional with a \u003cstrong data-start=\"3769\" data-end=\"3811\"\u003elight seven-fan spruce bracing pattern\u003c\/strong\u003e, contributing to the instrument’s responsiveness and openness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3876\" data-end=\"4110\"\u003eThere are also subtle details throughout that suggest the influence of Marrabello’s studies with Italian master \u003cstrong data-start=\"3988\" data-end=\"4007\"\u003eEnrico Bottelli\u003c\/strong\u003e, particularly in elements of the rosette, tie block ornamentation, and overall elegance of proportion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4112\" data-end=\"4255\"\u003eThe guitar is finished entirely in \u003cstrong data-start=\"4147\" data-end=\"4164\"\u003eFrench polish\u003c\/strong\u003e and paired with beautiful handmade \u003cstrong data-start=\"4200\" data-end=\"4254\"\u003eAlessi tuners with ebony buttons and white rollers\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"4257\" data-end=\"4260\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1kwzujz\" data-start=\"4262\" data-end=\"4275\"\u003eThe Maker\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4277\" data-end=\"4422\"\u003eDaniele Marrabello was born in Milan in 1986 and trained at the \u003cstrong data-start=\"4341\" data-end=\"4370\"\u003eCivica Scuola di Liuteria\u003c\/strong\u003e before later apprenticing with \u003cstrong data-start=\"4402\" data-end=\"4421\"\u003eEnrico Bottelli\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4424\" data-end=\"4589\"\u003eHe opened his own workshop in 2012 near Milan and has developed a reputation for building refined traditional classical guitars with exceptional attention to detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4591\" data-end=\"4672\"\u003eA defining part of his philosophy is that every guitar captures a moment in life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4674\" data-end=\"4967\"\u003eThis particular instrument, \u003cstrong data-start=\"4702\" data-end=\"4715\"\u003e“A Nina,”\u003c\/strong\u003e was built during the unusual and emotional period surrounding the pandemic and the birth of his daughter Nina. Rather than being treated simply as a model designation, the name reflects a personal dedication and a specific chapter in the maker’s life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4969\" data-end=\"5020\"\u003eThis example is \u003cstrong data-start=\"4985\" data-end=\"4996\"\u003eNo. 140\u003c\/strong\u003e in Marrabello’s output.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"5022\" data-end=\"5025\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1uef3h1\" data-start=\"5027\" data-end=\"5040\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5042\" data-end=\"5084\"\u003eThis guitar is in \u003cstrong data-start=\"5060\" data-end=\"5083\"\u003eexcellent condition\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5086\" data-end=\"5225\"\u003eThere are only light signs of careful use and very little visible wear. It has been exceptionally well maintained and presents beautifully.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"5227\" data-end=\"5230\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"77fkhc\" data-start=\"5232\" data-end=\"5241\"\u003eSpecs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5243\" data-end=\"5531\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"5243\" data-end=\"5252\"\u003eYear:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2020\u003cbr data-start=\"5257\" data-end=\"5260\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"5260\" data-end=\"5270\"\u003eMaker:\u003c\/strong\u003e Daniele Marrabello\u003cbr data-start=\"5289\" data-end=\"5292\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"5292\" data-end=\"5309\"\u003eModel \/ Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e A Nina\u003cbr data-start=\"5316\" data-end=\"5319\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"5319\" data-end=\"5330\"\u003eNumber:\u003c\/strong\u003e 140\u003cbr data-start=\"5334\" data-end=\"5337\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"5337\" data-end=\"5345\"\u003eTop:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spruce\u003cbr data-start=\"5352\" data-end=\"5355\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"5355\" data-end=\"5372\"\u003eBack \u0026amp; Sides:\u003c\/strong\u003e Indian Rosewood\u003cbr data-start=\"5388\" data-end=\"5391\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"5391\" data-end=\"5408\"\u003eScale Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 650 mm\u003cbr data-start=\"5415\" data-end=\"5418\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"5418\" data-end=\"5432\"\u003eNut Width:\u003c\/strong\u003e 52.5 mm\u003cbr data-start=\"5440\" data-end=\"5443\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"5443\" data-end=\"5455\"\u003eBracing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Seven-fan spruce bracing\u003cbr data-start=\"5480\" data-end=\"5483\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"5483\" data-end=\"5494\"\u003eTuners:\u003c\/strong\u003e Alessi\u003cbr data-start=\"5501\" data-end=\"5504\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"5504\" data-end=\"5515\"\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e French Polish\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"5533\" data-end=\"5536\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5538\" data-end=\"5570\"\u003eWorldwide shipping is available.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5572\" data-end=\"5659\"\u003eIf you're interested in purchasing, please write to us at \u003cstrong data-start=\"5630\" data-end=\"5659\"\u003e\u003ca data-start=\"5632\" data-end=\"5657\" class=\"decorated-link cursor-pointer\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eevan@guitarcollection.com\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5661\" data-end=\"5785\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003ePlease note: Free UPS 2nd day air shipping is included if paid via a feeless method. 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