{"product_id":"giancarlo-nannoni-2026-spruce-maia","title":"Giancarlo Nannoni 2026 Spruce \"Maia\"","description":"\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOverview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWe are very pleased to offer this 2026 Giancarlo Nannoni \"Maia,\" built to our specifications by one of the most compelling luthiers working in Italy today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBefore the top, before the back and sides, the rosette is what caught our attention first. We told Giancarlo early in our conversations that his rosette was what first drew us to his work, and in person it is exactly as striking as we hoped. Bright greens and blues in a simple, refined pattern. The tie block and purflings are deliberately understated, so the rosette reads as a clean pop of color against the rest of the guitar rather than competing with it. It is one of the rare rosettes that uses bold color without feeling overdone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eUnder the top is a minimalist lightweight lattice bracing so subtle it barely reads as lattice at all. The guitar is very alive. And for a brand new spruce top, it opened up faster than expected. Within a few minutes of playing, it found its voice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=zrXjq0vsXvk\"\u003eWatch our full video review on YouTube.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaker:\u003c\/strong\u003e Giancarlo Nannoni\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Maia, Contemporary Model\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYear:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2026\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTop:\u003c\/strong\u003e 30-year-old Swiss spruce\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBack and Sides:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cocobolo\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNeck:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spanish cedar\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFingerboard:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ebony\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBracing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Minimalist lightweight lattice\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScale Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 650mm\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNut Width:\u003c\/strong\u003e 52mm\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNut String Spacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 43.5mm\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBridge String Spacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 59.5mm\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1,610g\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTuners:\u003c\/strong\u003e Alessi (Italy), black rollers\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e French polish (shellac)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAction:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4mm bass \/ 2.8mm treble\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStrings:\u003c\/strong\u003e D'Addario XTC45FF with a Pro-Arte nylon first string (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ddar.io\/guitar-collection\"\u003eddar.io\/guitar-collection\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt For:\u003c\/strong\u003e GuitarCollection.com\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSound\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor a brand new spruce top guitar, the expectation is that the instrument needs time. The \"Maia\" did not wait. Within minutes of playing it, the guitar woke up and started singing, with a full, hum-like quality that settled in and hung there. The overtone complexity is immediately apparent and already remarkable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGoing string by string: the first string is open and colorful, with a wide palette of tones and an attack that is clean and immediate. The second string is beautifully balanced, warm and present. The third string is the standout of this guitar, and it is hard to overstate: rich, charming, responsive, and dimensional enough that you will spend far more time exploring it than usual. The fourth string is warm and charming, with good body. The fifth string is already very open for a new instrument and noticeably sensitive to dynamic changes and touch. The sixth string is deep and resonant, with the kind of fundamental that hangs in the room even after you have moved on to the next phrase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a guitar you feel supported on. When you commit to a note or a long phrase in the bass, the fundamental is there with you the whole time, holding the line. It responds beautifully to the flesh of the fingers and rewards a slower, more generous approach to phrasing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhat makes this guitar unusual is that it does not sound like a generic lattice instrument. The bracing is so minimal it barely reads as lattice at all, and the result is warm, musical, and traditional in character, with the extra power and projection of a modern design always available when the music calls for it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlayability\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTraditionally built with no raised fingerboard. The neck is medium, not thick and not thin, and comfortable for most players. The action is set to a low and easy specification, very responsive even when driven. One of the pleasures of this guitar is the bloom: the full tone of the note reaches its potential a few seconds after the attack, which encourages a slower, more generous approach to phrasing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNote: this guitar has no side fret dots, which is a maker's choice. Stickers or a small dab of white-out are an easy solution for players who rely on them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAesthetics and Craftsmanship\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe 30-year-old Swiss spruce top is well-chosen, with fine grain that reflects the age and quality of the wood. The cocobolo back and sides are rich and warm: reddish tones that glow, not flamboyant, with a natural sapwood stripe running down the center that gives the guitar a distinctive and refined look. The ebony fingerboard and simple bindings keep the aesthetic clean and balanced, letting the rosette and the wood do the work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe finish is French polish in shellac, adding warmth and giving the guitar the refined look of a serious handmade instrument. The Italian-made Alessi tuners with black rollers are a classy and well-suited choice for a guitar at this level.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBrand new, built specifically for GuitarCollection.com in 2026.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe name \"Maia\" comes from Greek and Roman mythology. Maia was the most beautiful nymph of the Pleiades, and was transformed into a star at the request of Zeus, king of the gods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFinal Thoughts\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Nannoni \"Maia\" does something unusual: it sounds bigger than you expect, opens faster than you expect for a new spruce guitar, and rewards exploration across all six strings. It is a compelling entry point for a handmade Italian concert guitar from a luthier whose work is worth knowing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWorldwide shipping is available.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf you're interested in purchasing, please write to us at evan@guitarcollection.com\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlease note: Free UPS 2nd day air shipping is included if paid via a feeless method. 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