A guide to vintage Di Giorgio Guitars
The Estudante ( Student ) model is a lower model in the factory series. Suitable for all levels of skill, the model was made from the 1960s up to present. This example is from 1976 and shows the Flower Motif Sticker found on some models from 1976.
Som D'ouro guitars can be viewed as part of the Di Giorgio family, sharing some models and label references to either Di Giorgio or Reinaldo Proetti ( Head of the Di Giorgio factory). For more information on Som D'ouro guitars, see: Di Giorgio & Som D'ouro This Som D'ouro Rio model is from 1977.
Named after the Spanish composer and classical guitarist Francisco Tárrega, the Tarrega model is part of the Professional Series. First prototyped in the late 1960s, the Tarrega with an oval shaped sound hole is perhaps best known as the guitar of João Gilberto during the second half of his career. This example is from 1972.
The Havana model began limited production in the late 1970s and is still within Di Giorgio's range today. If you have this model from the 1970s or know more about it, please leave a comment or make contact via the Contact page.
The Romeo models (1, 2, 3 ) named after the founder of the company Romeo Di Giorgio, are part of the Professional Series. Produced during the 1960s into the 1970s & beyond. This Romeo 3 example is from 1973 and features a unique headstock in Brown without the Flower Carving.
The Classico model appears in the 1960s, commonly in the 1970s and onwards. It is a mid range factory model. This example is from 1976.
Bora Bora is box shaped model, produced in 6 & 12 string variants during the 1970s & 1980s. This design may also be found named Rancho with or without the Som D'ouro label branding. This example from 1974 has a pine top, Pau Ferro back & sides, and a cedar neck. Above: This design has... Continue Reading →
Artista ( Artist ) is a low range factory model produced in the early 1970s in small numbers. This example from 1972 has a Pine Top, with back and sides in laminated Pau Ferro.
The Nostaliga model is a high range factory model produced for a short period in the mid 1970s. It is likely that Nostaliga was a prototype for Guarany C2 or the model named was changed in 1978. The example from 1977 shows a smaller rosette, unlike other Nostalgia examples noted with a wide floral rosette.
The Autor (Author) was perhaps the flagship model of the Di Giorgio company for many years, used by many Brazilian artists on their most well known recordings. This example is from 1972 & shows Horvath tuners from the 1960s. Made from: Top in solid pine, sides in solid rosewood, bottom in laminated rosewood, neck in cedar, fingerboard... Continue Reading →
The Amazonia model began production in the early 1970s until the 1990s. It is a mid range factory model. Usually made with back & sides in Pau-marfim, giving the Amazonia a cream/yellow appearance. This example is from 1976. The headstock shows a shape variant, seen on some models during the late 1960s and again during 1976, usually with a flower... Continue Reading →
Som D'ouro guitars can be viewed as part of the Di Giorgio family, sharing some models and label references to either Di Giorgio or Reinaldo Proetti ( Head of the Di Giorgio factory). For more information on Som D'ouro guitars, see: Di Giorgio & Som D'ouro This Som D'ouro Brasilia model is from 1977.
The Invictus (unconquered) model was manufactured during the 1960s until the early 1970s. It is a mid range factory model, not found in large numbers. This example is likely from 1970 or 1971.
The Espanhol (Spanish) model was manufactured during the 1960s to the early 1970s. It is a mid range model in the factory series. This example is from the early 1970s, either 1970 or 1971.
Born in 1942 in Rio de Janeiro, Milton Nascimento began composing with Clube da Esquina, an artist collective originating in the state of Minas Gerais. The collective included members such as Lô Borges & Toninho Horta whom would share compositions & melodies leading to the single Canção do Sal that was interpreted by Elis Regina in 1966.... Continue Reading →
The Tipo Autor ( Type Author ) model was one of the top factory models of the 1960s, made until the early 70s. This example from 1972, shows the original 1970s packaging along with a label sticker in english ( Type Author ), suggesting it may have been exported for sale.
The Guarany (or Guarany C2 ) model was built in the late 1970s to the early 1980s in a classical style. The name is perhaps a reference to the Guarany ( Guaraní ) indigenous peoples of South America. Guarany models feature a large flower motif on the back of the guitar body. This example is from 1979.
Named after the Spanish composer and classical guitarist Francisco Tárrega, the Tarrega model is part of the Professional Series. First prototyped in the late 1960s, the Tarrega with an oval shaped sound hole is perhaps best known as the guitar of João Gilberto during the second half of his career. This example is from 1977.
The Romeo models (1, 2, 3 ) named after the founder of the company Romeo Di Giorgio, are part of the Professional Series. Produced during the 1960s into the 1970s & beyond. This Romeo 3 example is from 1979.
The Bel Som (Beautiful Sound) model, sometimes printed as Bel Son, was manufactured during the 1960s to 1990s. It is the highest model in the factory series. This example from 1972, shows a Serie Artistica style headstock with a white outline. This design was often included on some of the top factory models of the early 1970s.
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