$9,995.00
Direct From Italy !!
New Marco Lijoi “Galattica” Hybrid Double Top
Marco is a rising Italian luthier whose passion for music and woodworking began in early childhood.
He builds meticulously crafted concert guitars known for their balanced tone, clear projection, and refined acoustic character. Blending scientific insight with traditional craftsmanship, he has quickly become a notable figure in contemporary Italian guitar making.
A very comfortable neck with a low action offering great playability & concert level projection !!
A must try !!
1 in stock
Description
New Concert Classical Double Top Guitar
“Galattica” Hybrid model
Year 2025
N-035H
650mm scale with 52.5 mm nut
Canadian western red cedar tops
7 Fan balsa bracing reinforced with carbon
Indian rosewood back & sides
Brazilian cedar neck
Ebony fingerboard
Rosewood bridge & head stock veneer
Celestial-inspired rosette evoking the Milky Way !!
Der Jung 306GX machine heads (18:1 gear ratio)
Waterbase varnish finishing
ABS Hard shell case included
Guitars weight is 1.4 Kg / 3.08 lbs
Body length is 48 cm / 18.89 inches
Body depth is 9.8 cm / 3.85 inches
Upper bout is 28 cm / 11.02 inches
Lower bout is 37 cm / 14.57 inches
Marco Lijoi is a rising Italian luthier whose passion for music and woodworking began in early childhood. After initial guitar studies through the Suzuki method, he trained with Aldo Illotta in Biella before completing his formal education at the prestigious Civica Scuola di Liuteria in Milan, earning his diploma and establishing his own workshop.
Lijoi builds meticulously crafted concert guitars known for their balanced tone, clear projection, and refined acoustic character. Blending scientific insight with traditional craftsmanship, he has quickly become a notable figure in contemporary Italian guitar making.
Construction details by Marco Lijoi:
This is a personal project of mine, developed after many attempts to achieve a modern, contemporary sound without abandoning the tradition and character of the classical guitar.
The main feature lies in the soundboard, particularly in the lower bout. The bracing consists of a 7-fan system made of balsa wood, reinforced with carbon fiber. There is also a small transverse brace under the bridge to further even out the response across the instrument. Between the braces, numerous small relief carvings have been made to reduce weight.
The goal is precisely to minimize mass as much as possible while maintaining the same stiffness as a traditional top.
The result is a powerful and highly dynamic guitar: the more you ask from it, the more it gives back.
The rest of the instrument is built following the Spanish tradition, but with a stiffer back, designed to better reflect the sound outward and enhance projection.
Finally, the finish is a water-based varnish. It is not a commercial product, but one specifically developed in collaboration with a company for my own use. The aim is to achieve the thinnest possible finish with minimal added weight, while ensuring excellent scratch resistance. It is also environmentally friendly.
In short, this project unites contemporary technology with a forward-looking vision. It reflects my approach to modern classical guitar making: blending tradition and innovation to create an instrument with outstanding projection, comfort, lightness, and responsiveness.
We are proud to be the north American dealer, of Marco Lijoi Guitars
Additional information
| Weight | 12 kg |
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| Dimensions | 115 × 51 × 21 cm |
