Description

The Marchione Spanish — Italian Spruce & Brazilian Rosewood — stands as a luminous expression of Stephen Marchione’s lifelong devotion to the art of lutherie. For over three decades, Stephen has quietly shaped the modern guitar world, building a reputation among discerning players and recording artists that extends across continents. His instruments are cherished by professionals not only for their impeccable craftsmanship but for their rare musical soul — a voice that speaks with honesty, depth, and an old-world elegance rarely found in contemporary instruments. His relationships with world-class musicians — from jazz icons to classical virtuosos — reflect his deep understanding of how an instrument must serve not only the music, but the heart of the player.

This Spanish model is an extraordinary example of that philosophy brought to life. The carefully sun-aged Italian Spruce top sings with an ethereal clarity and responsiveness, while the Brazilian Rosewood back and sides provide haunting overtones, lush harmonic complexity, and an almost endless sustain that seems to suspend time itself. Its hypnotic voice is both enchanting and commanding — warm, articulate, and rich with the patina of tradition.

Constructed using the revered Spanish Heel method, with a Spanish Cedar neck integrated directly into the body, the entire instrument resonates as a single breathing entity. Every detail speaks of refinement and purpose: the elegant Spanish rosette, ebony body binding with crimson fiber purfling, and a silky ebony fingerboard that invites effortless play. The Brazilian Rosewood bridge, adorned with a bone tie block, anchors each note with strength and grace, while the Arabian camel bone nut, EVO gold frets, and Sloan tuning machines offer the finest playing experience imaginable.

Finished in a luminous French polish, buffed to a high gloss, this guitar is as visually captivating as it is sonically profound. Hot hide glue construction throughout ensures a living, organic connection between the woods — a detail prized by collectors and tone connoisseurs alike. With a 12-fret neck joint, 650mm scale length, 52mm nut width, and 59mm bridge spacing, this Marchione offers a supremely comfortable and responsive playing experience. Weighing just 3 lbs 13 oz and protected by a custom Calton flight case, this instrument is ready to accompany its next caretaker on a lifetime of musical journeys — a timeless voice from a master luthier at the height of his powers.

Other specifications include:

Italian Spruce Top
Brazilian Rosewood Back & Sides
Spanish Cedar Neck with No Neck Joint/Spanish Heel
Spanish Rosette
Ebony Body Binding
Ebony/Crimson Fiber Body Purfling
Ebony Fingerboard
Brazilian Rosewood Bridge with Bone Tie Block
Ebony Headplate
Arabian Camel Bone Nut
EVO Gold Frets
Sloan Tuning Machines
12 Fret Neck Joint
650mm Scale Length
52mm Nut Width
59mm Bridge Spacing
French Polish - Buffed to High Gloss
Hot Hide Glue Construction Throughout
Sun Aged in the Marchione Studio
Calton Flight Case
3 lbs 13 oz