Looks are not often deceiving when it comes to the selection of professional grade instruments. Using the best aged tonewoods available, employing traditional construction, finishing techniques, and setting an instrument up properly are the keys to achieving superior tone quality.
Professional musicians know what to look and listen for when selecting an instrument. Judging sound quality is subjective, but accomplished players recognize quality when they hear it. Gammuto master-grade instruments are known for their projection, resonant overtones, ease of play, and elegant form.
Today's finest musicians acknowledge that contemporary makers have taken full advantage of discovery relative to the physical attributes and science assigned to the instruments of centuries past. The artform has been enhanced by determination and serious study.
Gammuto stringed instruments are made from the very finest, naturally seasoned Alpine elevation tonewoods. The timbers used are selected for proper aging, optimum density, flexibility, and tone quality. The sound plates are graduated to perfection using mid -18th century Italian measurements, and resonate like cathedral bells when completed. The tinted oil varnish top coats are applied over a natural ground. Finish colors are unique to each instrument, and are selected to accent the natural beauty of the wood. Polished and low lustre finishes are both available.
Gammuto instruments posses all of the qualities discriminating players find desirable for Soloist, Orchestral, and Ensemble work. Instruments can also be setup for traditional folk players, i.e., Celtic, Cajun, Blue Grass, and East Indian.
Violas and Cellos are built as time permits. High-grade, fractional sized student instruments are built on special order only. Call for details and lead time required.
As it should be, prices are primarily determined by lone quality. Budget conscience professional players and adbvnced students find favor with my instruments.
As a service to our customers, trade-ns and consignment instruments considered.