A guide to vintage Di Giorgio Guitars
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 →
Fora De Série ( Out of Series ) models are 'custom shop' guitars made to order by the Di Giorgio factory. These first appear during the 1970s & are still made today by request. This example is from 1974. The Som D'ouro printed flower motif on the headstock is rare for Professional Series models. Perhaps... 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 1974.
Di Giorgio manufactured two steel string models beginning in the 1970s. The six string Folk 6 & the twelve string Folk 12. This Folk 6 example is from 1974.
Born in 1947, multi-instrumentalist Egberto Gismonti studied piano before taking up the guitar as a teenager. After studying in Paris, Egberto returned to Brazil and designed guitars with 8 & 10 strings, furthering the range of the instrument. Egberto's work is varied with many influences from the indigenous cultures of Brazil. As a starting point,... Continue Reading →
Di Giorgio manufactured two steel string models beginning in the 1970s. The six string Folk 6 & the twelve string Folk 12. This Folk 6 example from 1974, features a tailpiece and pickguard.
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. For a sample of João... Continue Reading →
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