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Name: Randy Webb
E-mail address: randybump@earthlink.net
Comments :I majored in music in college, but my guitar experience was interrupted by a long career. Getting ready to retire and playing is all I want to do.

Your ideas are interesting. I'll come visit sometime.
Your favourite composer is: Bach
Guitar experience: more than 5 years
Started playing: in my 20s
Sunday, November 22nd 2009 - 09:05:46 PM
Name: Jan Benoit
E-mail address: jfbenoit@magma.ca
Comments :Such beautiful craftsmanship. Thank you so much for showing me the complexities of building a classical guitar. You are truly masters of your trade. I'd love to own one some day.
Your favourite composer is: Tarrega
Guitar experience: 20 years
Started playing: in my 20s
Monday, November 2nd 2009 - 09:59:59 AM
Name: Jose R. Lopez de Victoria
E-mail address: jrldev@sbcglobal.net
Comments :As a young peson I learned to sight read while attending violin classes.After my retirement from civil service I decided to start learning the classical guitar- imagine at
my age mid-70's!- Nothing in my life have given me more pleasure than trying to learn by myself how to play- and
play- well this beautiful instrument.
Maybe I can arrange my budget to participate as a student of yours.
Thank you very much for your gift to us in sharing your career to date.
Your favourite composer is: Tarrega
Guitar experience: 2 years
Started playing: at a young age
Saturday, October 31st 2009 - 09:35:01 PM
Name: Vince Cipolla
E-mail address: cipolla@optonline.net
Comments :Very Beautiful classical guitars. I've been playing for over 30 years am extremely interested in purchasing one of your custom guitars in the near future.

Ciao
Your favourite composer is: Villa-Lobos
Guitar experience: over 20 years
Started playing: in my 20s
Friday, October 30th 2009 - 07:33:16 PM
Name: Eddy Rustono
E-mail address: erustono1@gmail.com
Comments :Iam a clasical guitar lover.
As a salesman ,working in a multinational company,have a family, I have a little time for guitar practicing.
But, this mangore. com is really inspirative & motivating.

best regards,

Eddy
Jakarta,Indonesia
Your favourite composer is: Tarrega
Guitar experience: over 20 years
Started playing: in my 20s
Tuesday, October 27th 2009 - 07:25:01 AM
Name: Michael B Johnson
E-mail address: mbj121@sbcglobal.net
Comments :I want to learn and play well from within my heart.
Your favourite composer is: Bach
Guitar experience: less than a year
Started playing: in my 60s
Tuesday, October 27th 2009 - 05:34:28 AM
Name: CRAIG DICKERSON
E-mail address: CD343@AOL.COM
Comments :LOVE THE LOOK OF THE EXOTIC WOODS IN YOUR GUITARS. WOULD LOVE TO HEAR ONE IN PERSON. WILL BE SAVING MY PENNIES FOR ONE IN THE FUTURE.

STARTED PLAYING IN MY LATE THIRTIES. SWITCHED FROM JAZZ TO CLASSICAL AT 40.
Your favourite composer is: Tarrega
Guitar experience: more than 5 years
Started playing: in my 40s
Saturday, October 24th 2009 - 02:05:26 PM
Name: jordy
E-mail address: jordy93arias@hotmail.com
Comments :I would like to learn more about reading music
Your favourite composer is: Other
Guitar experience: 3 years
Started playing: as a teen
Wednesday, October 7th 2009 - 05:56:10 PM
Name: Pino Tellarini
E-mail address: giuseppe.tellarini@fastwebnet.it
Comments :Sito molto interessante con tante piccole cose che, messe insieme, fanno la differenza!
Ho imparato molto, divertendomi, grazie!
Your favourite composer is: Bach
Guitar experience: less than a year
Started playing: in my 60s
Wednesday, October 7th 2009 - 03:20:25 PM
Name: Kurt Waugh
E-mail address: kurt_w_85282@yahoo.com
Comments :Dear Renato:

I had wanted to visit Paraguay very much earlier this year but as you probably know, the economy here is very bad. In recent months it occurred to me that it would be wonderful to be able to visit there for several months and we could play guitar together. Ha, what a fertile - and happy - imagination I have!

I've been enjoying the music of Berta Rojas and Luz Maria Bobadilla this past week. I was thrilled when I learned that they had studied with Felipe Sosa - Mr. Sosa's influence on me continues to this day. Paraguay is a powerhouse for making great guitarists. And why not? Barrios is easily one of the greatest composers for guitar, if not the greatest.

I share your passion for intimacy with God. I think you will appreciate this verse:

1 Corinzi 8:1-3 (La Nuova Diodati)

I hope things are going well for you, my friend.

Sincerely,
Kurt

Your favourite composer is: Bach
Guitar experience: over 20 years
Started playing: as a teen
Friday, September 25th 2009 - 07:20:23 PM
Name: robert j. fenton
E-mail address: rjf114@gmail.com
Comments :beautiful guitars.............

one day i will own one !!!!
Your favourite composer is: Bach
Guitar experience: over 20 years
Started playing: at a young age
Friday, September 18th 2009 - 05:32:04 PM
Name: Antonio
E-mail address: romanotoni@tele2.it
Comments :Cari lettori, ho acquistato una chitarra dal Sig. Bellucci, e devo dire che è bella esteticamente e suona bene. Consiglio a tutti di provare dei gioielli come queste chitarre.
Non sono di parte e non ho dei vantaggi nel dire questo, sono solo sincero.
chitarre costruite con quete rifiniture costerebbero sicuramente 1/3 di più.
Bisogna dire inoltre,che il sig. Renato è molto gentile e disponibile, per ogni problema o domanda che gli si rivolge, egli risponde sempre con tempismo e professionalità.
Your favourite composer is: Bach
Guitar experience: over 20 years
Started playing: as a teen
Sunday, September 13th 2009 - 01:48:13 PM
Name: Shirley L. Coursey
E-mail address: jands@me.com
Comments :I have just 'stumbled" upon your website while trying to research classical guitars. I have been playing a steel string dreadnaught guitar for several years (folk stuff and bluegrass) and am in my 70s. More and more, tho' trying to learn some classical music, and am at a point of looking to buy a classical guitar. There is so much I don't know about guitars, however, so I'm using the internet (and I'm new on computers, too) to learn more--about shapes, styles, strings, designs, etc.
Your favourite composer is: Mozart
Guitar experience: more than 5 years
Started playing: in my 60s
Sunday, September 6th 2009 - 12:25:36 PM
Name: Jack Mibeck
E-mail address: jmibeck1@yahoo.com
Comments :just got my guitar in the mail, and the Bach loves it, and it loves the Bach. Intonation is perfect, the voice is so sweet and powerful. Ready to begin, maestro. All the rest of my life awaits
Your favourite composer is: Mozart
Guitar experience: 20 years
Started playing: as a teen
Friday, August 14th 2009 - 10:01:56 PM
Name: Daniel
E-mail address: danielfer_88@hotmail.com
Comments :Navegando por la web me topé con esta página que me parece sumamente interesante. Me gustaría registrarme y formar parte de esto, mejorar mi técnica y por qué no, ayudar a otros.Todo lo que leí me da a entender que el responsable de esto es una persona muy sabia y me gustarí recibir clases. Recido en Asunción Paraguay. Si esta página todavía sigue vigente, me sentiria muy honrado de pertenecer a este grupo.
Your favourite composer is: Barrios
Guitar experience: more than 5 years
Started playing: as a teen
Wednesday, August 12th 2009 - 03:16:17 AM
Name: Jet
E-mail address: jetographer@verizon.net
Comments :quite instructive and interesting web site. found it in search of nail products for fingernail strengthening of classical guitarists.
Your favourite composer is: Bach
Guitar experience: over 20 years
Started playing: in my 20s
Wednesday, August 12th 2009 - 02:49:04 AM
Name: victor caarasco
E-mail address: victorseg@yahoo.com
Comments :que bueno encontrar una pagina como esta que muestran tecnicas guitarristicas. yo soy de carora, venezuela, la tierra de alirio diaz. yo soy autodidacta, aprendi solo a leer la musica y he montado piesas de varios compositores y me alegra encontrar conocimiento como este que nos eleva la el conocimiento
Your favourite composer is: Lauro
Guitar experience: 10 years
Started playing: at a young age
Tuesday, August 11th 2009 - 05:42:24 PM
Name: Michelle
E-mail address: mvarela74@yahoo.com
Comments :Muy Estimado Maestro Renato,
Finding you has been a God-send for me and my playing. Thank you soooo much for sharing your wisdom and knowledge... I hope to someday come to Paraguay and take lessons from you.
Kindest Regards to you,
Michelle (Colorado, USA)
Your favourite composer is: Tarrega
Guitar experience: 10 years
Started playing: in my 20s
Monday, July 20th 2009 - 02:50:51 AM
Name: Garry Perkins
E-mail address: garry108@yahoo.com
Comments :I enjoy and appreiciate Mangore.com and your info on guitar.
I wish to study with you for a month. Thank you.
Your favourite composer is: Bach
Guitar experience: less than a year
Started playing: in my 40s
Friday, July 17th 2009 - 06:46:06 PM
Name: Robyn Coffey
E-mail address: robyn.coffey@sbcglobal.net
Comments :Wonderful website! The guitar stool is absolutely second to none in quality and value. Nice to hear straight talk on guitar technique - the Segovia/Parkening thing was starting to sound like Mel Bay did to me as a little 12 year old kid trying to learn guitar. It wasn't until I reached my forties that I found a great teacher as well as the mangore.com website. Now I feel like that little girl again as I reawaken my relationship with the guitar.

Keep up the great work, Renato!
Your favourite composer is: Mozart
Guitar experience: 3 years
Started playing: at a young age
Monday, July 13th 2009 - 02:51:25 PM
Name: Roberto Perez
Comments :I am thinking of buying a brazilian rosewood guitar from you soon, 640mm. I am saving money for it.

I am impressed with the looks of them. They look marvelous and I am sure the quality of the sound must be superb!
Your favourite composer is: Barrios
Guitar experience: over 20 years
Started playing: at a young age
Thursday, July 9th 2009 - 12:30:45 PM
Name: david
E-mail address: docblel@hotmail.com
Comments : GREAT INSTRUMENTS !!!
Your favourite composer is: Tarrega
Guitar experience: 20 years
Started playing: in my 20s
Tuesday, July 7th 2009 - 05:11:31 PM
Name: Kenneth Grier
E-mail address: kgrier@rochester.rr.com
Comments :I enjoy your web page and your thoughts on playing tne guitar. I'm a former rock and roller who has taken up classical guitar. I should say that I'm a frustrated classical guitarist. I can't seem to find the right teacher.
Your favourite composer is: Villa-Lobos
Guitar experience: over 20 years
Started playing: as a teen
Monday, July 6th 2009 - 10:10:13 PM
Name: Paul Galipeau
E-mail address: pfgalipo@yahoo.com
Comments :Love the site!! Am particularly enthralled with the Sinker wood tops. They sound so dark and resonant! Asturias with a sinker top model sounds unmistakeable!! Beautiful but ominous at the same time. Remarkable. The 'Zorro' is breathtaking. Please keep up the great work. I'm saving my pennies
Your favourite composer is: Other
Guitar experience: 2 years
Started playing: in my 40s
Tuesday, June 30th 2009 - 04:47:36 PM
Name: Danny Crockett
E-mail address: crockettdanny@sbcglobal.net
Comments :Renato

I studied and played classical guitar as a young man. I was fortunate to attend a concert by Andre Segovia. The demands of work, bringing up my family, consumed my time and I stopped playing. I've given myself away to others. I'd forgotten to spend time doing the things i loved.

Coming upon your website has rekindled the passion for playing. I'm trying to decide on buying a guitar in stock or custom. I will be joining as a member shortly.
Your favourite composer is: Villa-Lobos
Guitar experience: over 20 years
Started playing: at a young age
Saturday, June 27th 2009 - 04:54:31 PM
Name: attiliogargano
E-mail address: attiliogargano@yahoo.it
Comments :vorrei sapere se queste splendide chitarre sono in vendita anche in italie. e se magari così fosse quali sono gli indirizzi dove poterle acquistare? grazie aspetto risposta. e complimenti sono delle gran belle chitarre. mi piacerebbe provarle ed ammirarne la qualità del suono.
Your favourite composer is: Other
Guitar experience: 10 years
Started playing: in my 40s
Friday, June 26th 2009 - 04:04:29 PM
Name: roland Polintan
E-mail address: rolandpolintan@yahoo.com
Comments :Beautiful guitars! well crafted very impressive
Your favourite composer is: Tarrega
Guitar experience: 20 years
Started playing: as a teen
Monday, June 22nd 2009 - 06:42:36 PM
Name: Joe Christian
E-mail address: Joe_Christian@Bellsouth.net
Comments :I've learned more from your website than any other. Thank you for all the wonderful info. I have been playing guitar for 27 years. I am interested in learning to build them. Your guitars are beautiful and display impeccable craftsmanship. The pictures are truly inspiring. I haven't been exposed to enough classical composition to make an honest choice of my favorite composer. Do you teach guitar construction?
Your favourite composer is: Other
Guitar experience: over 20 years
Started playing: as a teen
Saturday, June 20th 2009 - 01:40:12 AM
Name: roy sarkin
E-mail address: mweb4632@mweb.co.za
Comments :I started to teach myself to read and play 6 yrs ago. Where I live in South Africa near the famous Kruger National Park there are no guitar (music) teachers so it has been hard. Since I stumbled onto Renatos website (through my love of Barrios ) what help and inspiration has entered my life. From the fantastic masterclasses to all the other help and wisdom one can glean from Renatos experience my confidence and ability and the way I think about my playing has improved in leaps and bounds. Now I am not alone on my quest. Thanks Renato!!!
Your favourite composer is: Barrios
Guitar experience: more than 5 years
Started playing: in my 60s
Friday, June 19th 2009 - 06:23:28 AM
Name: Bill Malarick
E-mail address: wgmalarick@hotmail.com
Comments :Mr. Bellucci,

I recently came across one of your classical guitars for sale. It was your aged Brazilian Rosewood B&S Double Tapas Contreras style V1 Cedar Top maple bindings, radius ebony fretboard, double soundport upper and lower bouts. Then I heard you play this incredible instrument. I was blown away by the sheer power and tone of this instrument that you created and were now playing. I have attempted the guitar (acoustic steel string) for many years and have never really learned properly. You have lit a fire in my soul and I pray I may one day own one of your Concert masterpieces. You have my deepest respect and admiration.

Your beautiful guitars and playing makes this world a happier and brighter place.

Yours Sincerely,
Bill Malarick
Cincinnati, Ohio
USA
Your favourite composer is: Other
Guitar experience: less than a year
Started playing: in my 60s
Tuesday, June 16th 2009 - 01:24:43 PM
Name: terence mulligan
E-mail address: terrymulligan@bellsouth.net
Comments :I just ordered one of your guitars on 6/7/09 I was inspired by listening to the several video clips and researching your products on your web site. This is a new experience for me and I look forward to the journey. I have played the Banjo for a few years but then got interested in Guitar and more recently in classical guitar, thus the reason for ordering one of your guitars. My youngest son plays and I believe he will soon be a classical convert so we may be ordering again soon. Thanks.
Your favourite composer is: Mozart
Guitar experience: less than a year
Started playing: in my 60s
Monday, June 8th 2009 - 06:47:26 PM
Name: Maurya Murphey
E-mail address: mailmaurya@msn.com
Comments :Thank you. You reminded me that the classical guitar is for ALL of us, not just those on a track to fame. I had decided to throw in the towel about 3 years ago, at the age of 30, because I wasn't where I thought I needed to be with my playing. With two children to support, I gave up my studies (ran out of money) and went back to work full-time (only two terms away from a degree in classical guitar performance). After attenting a concert and auditing a master class last weekend, I was filled with bitter dissapointment, feeling that I had squandered something precious and now its too late. Thanks for the reminder that with music it's never "too late", and only finding 2 hours a day to practice really is ok. I will most likely never finish that degree, nor be famous, nor make any money. But that's OK! Now I play, because I love it, and because it's too painful not to.
Your favourite composer is: Other
Guitar experience: 20 years
Started playing: at a young age
Wednesday, May 13th 2009 - 06:51:11 PM
Name: tomas montoya
E-mail address: nomastomas007@hotmail.com
Comments :I liked the Carlevaro article.
Tomas
Your favourite composer is: Other
Guitar experience: over 20 years
Started playing: at a young age
Monday, May 4th 2009 - 03:28:14 PM
Name: Roderick Sibelius
E-mail address: sibelius.roderick@gmail.com
Comments :Mr. Renato Bellucci,
Your impeccable website not only a one stop business shopping for classical guitars. It is a conservatory of informative ideas, techniques, and educational - In a NUTSHELL, You Give Your Customers a complete education.

I am deciding to purchase a 640 mm guitar soon.
Thanks for posting the the the difference between
650 mm and 640 mm [distance between the tip of the index
finger and the tip of the hand]- Primarily a self-taught
Classical Guitar player and I am humbled for all the
things I do not know. Your Website is the INTERNET's
Classical Guitar Conservatory.

Thank You,

roderick sibelius

MILPITAS, CALIFORNIA

Email: sibelius.roderic@gmail.com
Your favourite composer is: Morricone
Guitar experience: over 20 years
Started playing: as a teen
Monday, April 27th 2009 - 05:17:15 PM
Name: Roderick Sibelius
E-mail address: sibelius.roderick@gmail.com
Comments :Mr. Renato Bellucci,
Your impeccable website not only a one stop business shopping for classical guitars. It is a conservatory of informative ideas, techniques, and educational - In a NUTSHELL, You Give Your Customers a complete education.

I am deciding to purchase a 640 mm guitar soon.
Thanks for posting the the the difference between
650 mm and 640 mm [distance between the tip of the index
finger and the tip of the hand]- Primarily a self-taught
Classical Guitar player and I am humbled for all the
things I do not know. Your Website is the INTERNET's
Classical Guitar Conservatory.

Thank You,

roderick sibelius

MILPITAS, CALIFORNIA

Email: sibelius.roderic@gmail.com
Your favourite composer is: Morricone
Guitar experience: over 20 years
Started playing: as a teen
Monday, April 27th 2009 - 05:16:05 PM
Name: Maryann
E-mail address: FreeSpiritEE@gmail.com
Comments :Wonderful website. I enjoyed my visit and may be back when the smoke clears from work. :-)

I have not played regularly for a very long time--30 years but find as I get older it is something I want to come back to.
Your favourite composer is: Other
Guitar experience: less than a year
Started playing: in my 20s
Sunday, April 19th 2009 - 03:18:23 PM
Name: Tom Fristoe
E-mail address: thomasfristoe@gmail.com
Comments :Actually, I began playing in my 50's.
Your favourite composer is: Other
Guitar experience: more than 5 years
Started playing: in my 40s
Wednesday, April 15th 2009 - 07:42:11 PM
Name: Daniel Coelho
E-mail address: bzabza@iol.pt
Comments :I would like to play your guitars
Your favourite composer is: Bach
Guitar experience: over 20 years
Started playing: at a young age
Wednesday, April 8th 2009 - 06:08:54 PM
Name: Antonio
E-mail address: romanotoni@tele2.it
Comments :Avevo acquistato la chitarra con un certo scetticismo ma ora sono contento dello strumento.
Posseggo la Dragon dal 2007 ed il suono è "maturato" molto. Consiglio ai chitarristi di acquistare una di queste "ciliegine" ...
Studio con questa chitarra ed ho tenuto anche dei concerti all'aperto, microfonandola.
Sono sincero nel dire che certamente esistono chitarre di liuteria buonissime, ma, le Bellucci per qualità prezzo ed esteticamente sono favolose, credetemi.
Your favourite composer is: Bach
Guitar experience: 20 years
Started playing: as a teen
Monday, March 23rd 2009 - 05:34:30 PM
Name: Phil Halbrook
E-mail address: Phalbrook@yahoo.com
Comments :Thank you so much for putting the time in to building this site and educating us would be classical guitarists. Unlike most teachers responses to hard questions, you are not vague! Please keep up the good work! God Bless.
-Phil Halbrook
Your favourite composer is: Other
Guitar experience: 2 years
Started playing: in my 20s
Thursday, February 26th 2009 - 09:14:20 PM
Name: Zachary Ethan Butler
E-mail address: cat5nungle@yahoo.com
Comments : I really like what you have put together here. I would very much like to become a member,but do to monetary status Im just going to have to dream about it. Peace and goodwill to you my musical friend.

Respectfully,

Zachary Butler
Your favourite composer is: Other
Guitar experience: 10 years
Started playing: as a teen
Monday, February 16th 2009 - 06:19:31 PM
Name: JOSE RAMON OLIVERA
E-mail address: joserolivera@aol.com
Comments :GRACIAS POR SUS HERMOZAS GUITARRAS ,CREO QUE DEVO TAMBIEN OBTENER UNA DE ELLAS ,MI PADRE JOSE OLIVERA POSEE UNAS DE SUS GUITRRAS Y TUVE EL PRIVILEGIO DE TOCARLA ,ES DIVINO UN SONIDO CELESTIAL,PRONTO ESCOGERE ALGO QUE SEA PARA TODA LA VIDA,SALUDOS EL MAESTRO JOSE RAMON OLIVERA
Your favourite composer is: Other
Guitar experience: over 20 years
Started playing: at a young age
Saturday, February 14th 2009 - 07:49:28 PM
Name: Les Andrew
E-mail address: landrew@lesandrew.ca
Comments :I have the distinct pleasure and thrill of recently purchasing one of your guitars - the anticipation of receiving it leaves me breathless!
I am a successful consulting architect who adores his work (therefore it is not really work) - I had been struggling with thew idea of what to do to keep me fully occupied when I eventually retire (or at least slow down) - I read an amazing book by Dr. Norman Doidge called 'The Brain that Changes itself' - about brain plasticity - I have always been interested in lateral thinking and brain training and decided to accept the challenge of learning to play two musical instruments (my 60th birthday present to myself) - the two instruments are the cello and the classical guitar - I had never played as much as a recorder before, but have always loved music - mainly opera and classical (Segovia, Julian Bream and John Williams records were worn out!)
I have already had twelve cello lessons with a wonderful local teacher and have purchased a beautiful Italian Cello. The joy that it gives me to play this instrument is beyond words - on my 12th lesson I managed to play a cello duet with my teacher - the smile did not come off my face for days.
The classical guitar playing will wait until I have completed some basic 'brain retraining of independence for my fingers' - then the music!
I am inspired by the craftsmanship of your guitars and you can rest assured that I will treasure this instrument for the rest of my life!
I may not devote my practice sessions to God as recommended to you by the Italian priest, but in my own simple way I will devote my practice sessions to the spirit that lives within the instrument
May peace and your God be with you
Les
Your favourite composer is: Mozart
Guitar experience: less than a year
Started playing: in my 60s
Thursday, February 5th 2009 - 05:13:06 PM
Name: Rick Baker
E-mail address: crfb3@clearwire.net
Comments :Very nice site. Have revisited and explored a few times.
Your favourite composer is: Other
Guitar experience: over 20 years
Started playing: as a teen
Wednesday, February 4th 2009 - 11:13:38 PM
Name: Michael Ison
E-mail address: mickeison@yahoo.com
Comments :I love your guitars and inspiring story.I hope to own one some day,and I will continue to play to the heavens.Right now,however the heavens will hear from my Rodriguez. Best Wishes Michael
Your favourite composer is: Other
Guitar experience: over 20 years
Started playing: at a young age
Tuesday, February 3rd 2009 - 11:08:17 PM
Name: Michael Ison
E-mail address: mickeison@yahoo.com
Comments :I love your guitars and inspiring story.I hope to own one some day,and I will continue to play to the heavens.Right now,however the heavens will hear from my Rodriguez. Best Wishes Michael
Your favourite composer is: Other
Guitar experience: over 20 years
Started playing: at a young age
Tuesday, February 3rd 2009 - 11:06:57 PM
Name: Christopher A. Pelletier
E-mail address: bach.guitar@verizon.net
Comments :Dear Mr. Belluci,
I was very happy to recently discover mangore.com. I have been playing classical guitar for 3 years, but without any formal training because I cannot afford it. I hope to become a member of your site someday that I might continue to grow as a guitarist. Thank you for sharing your passion for the guitar with us.
Your favourite composer is: Bach
Guitar experience: 3 years
Started playing: in my 20s
Wednesday, January 28th 2009 - 10:34:30 PM
Name: Cary Terry
E-mail address: cterry@nurseassist.com
Comments :I want a deeper knowledge of classical guitar and have like the few free pages of mangor.com.
Your favourite composer is: Bach
Guitar experience: less than a year
Started playing: in my 20s
Monday, January 19th 2009 - 03:18:34 PM
Name: Duflos Thomas
E-mail address: duflos.thomas@voila.fr
Comments :Could you take a look at my movie, I'm performing Ravel's Bolero.
Thank you very much!
Thomas from Paris

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4z3GeLsM1PY
Your favourite composer is: Tarrega
Guitar experience: 10 years
Started playing: at a young age
Sunday, January 18th 2009 - 06:11:54 AM
Name: Ben Liaw
E-mail address: benliawkb@yahoo.com
Comments :All your guitar are so beautiful... the sad thing is that I am not able to try them out...

Looking for a guitar with BS brasilian rose wood,
top with German sprue..
what els should I look for...

Like to have a guitar can have the sound of and concert player like John william... Xueyang fei...
Your favourite composer is: Tarrega
Guitar experience: over 20 years
Started playing: as a teen
Tuesday, January 13th 2009 - 03:27:33 AM
Name: Felix Mayer
E-mail address: Felix.mayer@siemens.com
Comments :I want to join but first want to know more about what the site has to offer.
Your favourite composer is: Bach
Guitar experience: 3 years
Started playing: in my 20s
Thursday, January 8th 2009 - 03:45:39 AM
Name: FRANK MADORE
E-mail address: fhmadore@nb.sympatico.ca
Comments : I LOVE THE CLASSICAL GUITAR AND BEAUTIFUL SOUND.
Your favourite composer is: Mozart
Guitar experience: over 20 years
Started playing: as a teen
Thursday, January 1st 2009 - 05:15:35 AM
Name: leslie a. storm
E-mail address: awintersolice@hotmail.com
Comments :awesome . would like to purchas 10 string
Your favourite composer is: Bach
Guitar experience: over 20 years
Started playing: at a young age
Tuesday, December 23rd 2008 - 02:04:11 PM
Name: David John Hughes
E-mail address: david@bvttl.co.uk
Comments :I'm not a proper guitarist - rather a Jake Thackeray impersonator. But Jake (unusually) used a classical guitar for his stuff and one needs a fairly decent instrument to replicate it, even though little or no classical technique is used really. That aside, I AM a classical music lover (piano and clarinet and orchestral involvement) and Barrios is indeed one of my favourites when it comes to listening to others play the guitar well. Your web site is truly amazing and if I won the lottery, I'd be buying up a whole clutch of your magical instruments, simply because they'd look so magnificent to have around the place.
"Bachgen Bach O Ferthyr Erioed Erioed." (I am ever a small boy of Merthyr Tydfil) [South Wales - UK].
Your favourite composer is: Barrios
Guitar experience: over 20 years
Started playing: as a teen
Sunday, December 21st 2008 - 05:50:10 PM
Name: Glenn Strickland
E-mail address: gastrickland@gmail.com
Comments :Very informative on Rosewood and guitar construction. Thanks for a concise website! I haven't played a classical style guitar in years but love the music. I play an old Washburn with great low end tones for my bluesy-folk sound. Unfortunately, I let a rosewood Yari get away from me years ago and I still long for her voice. Thanks again for the info, Glenn
Your favourite composer is: Other
Guitar experience: over 20 years
Started playing: as a teen
Tuesday, December 16th 2008 - 11:51:00 AM
Name: Raymond Wong
E-mail address: sehlek@yahoo.com.sg
Comments :Very impressive website with all the fine and attractive guitars. I am very tempted.
Your favourite composer is: Villa-Lobos
Guitar experience: more than 5 years
Started playing: in my 40s
Saturday, December 13th 2008 - 07:24:59 AM
Name: Bill Fudge
E-mail address: masonry1@fuse.net
Comments :I appreciate your comments to the deeper spiritual motivation for playing music especialy on the guitar.
Your favourite composer is: Bach
Guitar experience: 20 years
Started playing: as a teen
Tuesday, December 9th 2008 - 10:22:56 AM
Name: ANDRES SOLIS
E-mail address: ASOLISR@KC.RR.COM
Comments :I GO ON YOUR SITE EVERY DAY TO LOOK AND LERN. I AM PLANING TO JOIN AFTER I COME BACK FROM PUERTO RICO.
Your favourite composer is: Mozart
Guitar experience: less than a year
Started playing: in my 40s
Friday, December 5th 2008 - 12:48:14 PM
Name: Antonio Rodríguez
E-mail address: guitarart_1@hotmail.com
Comments :Mi nombre es antonio.
Cuando te refieres a que el toque apoyado es primitivo, Estás afirmando que un Pepe Romero, Angel Romero, Paco Lucia, David Rusell, Manuel Barrueco, Williams, etc. etc también lo son????? pues ellos lo usan donde y cuando la música lo requiere. En relación con los toques creo que la música es la que establece que herramienta o recurso técnico mejor la expresan y no a la inversa, hay que tenerlo todo y usarlo según convenga al estilo musical. Por ejemplo tocar Tarrega tirado no solo es primitivo sino desacertado. ¿el aranjuez tirado?...tampoco sería ni aconcejable ni lógico, cada escuela del sonido en su desarrollo y evolución impuso una forma de ejecución. Por ejemplo, es como si se quisiera tocar hacia la flama de Scriabin con la técnica de dedos del padre Soler, jamás y nunca se podría sacar el sonido requerido, o como si le dijeramos a Placido Domingo que con la técnica del bel canto cantara un tema de Metallica, tampoco es posible porque no sabría rajar la voz y si lo hace se quedaría sin cuerdas vocales a los tres compases. Lo que quiero resaltar es que el recurso no hace la idea ni la expresión, es al revés, la idea es la que se expresa por medio del recurso técnico. Dicho de otro modo "el que, determina el como". En mi visión personal todo hace falta y mientras mas recursos "técnico- mecánicos" seamos capaces de dominar más completo seremos, con esto te quiero decir que no discrimino, hay que dominar toda la gama de toques que se logran dentro del apoyado, y toda la gama de toques que se pueden realizar dentro del tirado, e incluso, la combinación de ambos si los motivos o las frases musicales así lo aconcejan. Aunque te de la impresión de que estamos abordando un asunto técnico en el fondo es filosófico. Si se divorcia la técnica del entorno musical de la cual se desprende y a la cual debe servir, convertimos la técnica en la esencia y a la música en lo secundario, realizamos un enfoque metafísico, sin conexión con el hecho artístico. Si te dijera que mi escuela de medicina es solo aspirina y calmante y no observo los síntomas de los pacientes seguro que pensarías "este médico está loco",en algunos casos como un dolor muscular o de cabeza la aspirina puede funcionar, pero si el dolor de cabeza continúa y no se alivia con aspirina y el señor se muere porque lo que tenía era un tumor operable, mi limitación técnica lo mató. Si en mis recursos como médico hubiera estado el hacerle una radiografía lo hubiera podido operar y salvarlo, lo mismo sucede con tu planteamiento, habrán obras que necesiten la aspirina y otras la radiografía y la operación, o de lo contrario se asesinará a la música. Piensa en esto..........
Your favourite composer is: Brouwer
Guitar experience: over 20 years
Started playing: at a young age
Sunday, November 30th 2008 - 01:15:27 AM
Name: John Clifford
E-mail address: john.clifford11@sympatico.ca
Comments :If your guitars sound as good as they look they must sound as good as a A.1 Jose Ramirez which is my old guitar. Maybe they are better?
I love your guitars thay are so beautiful.

My best regards
from an old guitarist
John Clifford
Ontario
Canada
Your favourite composer is: Beethoven
Guitar experience: over 20 years
Started playing: as a teen
Thursday, November 13th 2008 - 12:05:31 PM
Name: Kristine Hinsvark
E-mail address: kristinehinsvark@mac.com
Comments :My guitar teacher advised me to check out your site, and I am quite impressed! Your part on the fingernail shape is something I struggled with for years until I found my own way of keeping my nails at the correct length for my style of playing. Both my granddaughter and I have been going to weekly hour long lessons for over four years now. The teacher is the same teacher I had for several years about 12 years ago, and it is wonderful to see how she has grown musically from age 7 to her 12 years of age she is now. I will be sure to show her this site, and I cannot wait to know more! Thank you for giving us this special opportunity to expand upon our love of the guitar. Cheers, Kris
Your favourite composer is: Other
Guitar experience: over 20 years
Started playing: in my 20s
Wednesday, November 12th 2008 - 05:42:33 PM
Name: Carol Scrol
E-mail address: cscrol@gmail.com
Comments :Thank you for a well-designed and informative Website. I'm searching for the right classical guitar to re-visit earlier studies, not having played for over ten years. I'm not sure I can commit to a "concert" level fine instrument, though those you offer are beautiful. Noteworthy to your site is the reference to hand-extension scale, (my left-hand stretch is 8 inches, 640mm or less?). I've owned one guitar (out of many) that fit my left hand perfectly. A radiused neck is on my wish-list.
Your favourite composer is: Villa-Lobos
Guitar experience: more than 5 years
Started playing: as a teen
Sunday, November 9th 2008 - 06:27:07 PM
Name: Connie Kolb
E-mail address: cskolb@earthlink.net
Comments :for as long as i have been playing you would think i would be a lot better player than i am. i love guitar but it does not come that easy.
something about the classical guitar style of music has been pulling me in. my strength and wellness with cancer come from playing music. my main instrument is native american flute and now i feel a new form of guitar will come into my life.
i am hoping i will be able to buy one of your fine guitars with a neck that will fit me better. 240mm
you play beautiful and are an inspiration.
peace thru music,
connie kolb
Your favourite composer is: Other
Guitar experience: over 20 years
Started playing: at a young age
Tuesday, October 28th 2008 - 07:07:19 PM
Name: Renzo Strazzi
E-mail address: renzo.strazzi.q6ay@alice.it
Comments :Le chitarre più belle che abbia mai visto: autentiche opere d'Arte!
Non vedo l'ora di poter appendere al chiodo il pezzo di legno che mi ostino a suonare da anni.
Grazie, Maestro, grazie!

Your favourite composer is: Bach
Guitar experience: over 20 years
Started playing: as a teen
Friday, September 12th 2008 - 05:03:31 AM
Name: Bozidar Malesevic
E-mail address: mb-record@cg.yu
Comments :I saw many sites design for guitar learning. Renato`s site is the best in the world in my opinion. This site have supremel idea, supremel teaching and learning is free of dogma. Renato you are the best and stay the best.
Your favourite composer is: Bach
Guitar experience: over 20 years
Started playing: as a teen
Thursday, September 11th 2008 - 04:00:43 PM
Name: michael weiner
E-mail address: mikeldean@hotmail.com
Comments :This is a beautiful site which I just stumbled upon.
Thank you and best regards... Mike
Your favourite composer is: Tarrega
Guitar experience: over 20 years
Started playing: in my 20s
Friday, September 5th 2008 - 09:11:40 PM
Name: Eddie Chambliss
E-mail address: eddie_music_88@yahoo.com
Comments :i was only 18 and my life was going downhill fast. i had just gotten out of jail for the third time in my life. i had to go to the airport to pick up my aunt. at the airport i heard the most beautiful sound i had ever heard. this was the soft sound of Pepe Romero practicing at the airport. the next day i purchased a classical guitar. i practiced almost all day every day. about a year and a half later i was at my first archaeological dig. i wanted to be an archaeologist. during the dig i got the chance to play in front of people for the first time. every body at the dig was there (300 people). after i played everybody was amazed at the beautiful music i played for them. i have never received so much respect and gratitude in my life. everyone wanted to talk to me, it felt like i was famous. that night i decided to devote my life to the classical guitar. that was only a few months ago. i am getting ready for classical guitar auditions at utsa in February.i have never received a guitar lesson. i would love to join your sight but i just cant afford it.
Your favourite composer is: Villa-Lobos
Guitar experience: 2 years
Started playing: as a teen
Sunday, August 31st 2008 - 04:57:42 PM
Name: Raul Hernandez Correa
E-mail address: rhcraul@hotmail.com
Comments :Saludos desde Puerto Rico.
Siempre me ha gustado la guitarra y conozco y toco algunos tonos.Pero a los 61 años decido( ya sé que es una locura ) empezar a coger clase de guitarra clásica y me encanta.He aprendido mucho con Usted y sobre todo tener la oportunidad de conocer sobre Abel Carlevaro.

Gracias por sus enseñanzas gratuitas.
Your favourite composer is: Bach
Guitar experience: less than a year
Started playing: in my 60s
Monday, August 25th 2008 - 07:40:58 PM
Name: jim conine
E-mail address: tconine@catskill.net
Comments :I'm very impressed with the sound and construction of your 640 rosewood/spruce classical guitar. I have a few high end classical guitars that I wish were as reasonable [$$]. I'm also interested in your lessons. Live in a very rural area-too far to drive for lessons. I've been playing for years but need some technique info to get over the hump so I may someday play at performance level. any comments ? thank you
Your favourite composer is: Bach
Guitar experience: over 20 years
Started playing: as a teen
Wednesday, August 13th 2008 - 08:11:25 PM
Name: Efrain Guzman
E-mail address: eguzman1@cfl.rr.com
Comments :Muy educativo. Me gusta la guitarra de Carlevaro...
Your favourite composer is: Villa-Lobos
Guitar experience: over 20 years
Started playing: as a teen
Monday, August 11th 2008 - 10:04:10 AM
Name: Jim marvey
E-mail address: Jenny.ang89@gmail.com
Comments :It's a great web..
Your favourite composer is: Barrios
Guitar experience: 1 year
Started playing: as a teen
Monday, July 21st 2008 - 06:57:31 AM
Name: Howard Lutwak
E-mail address: howard.lutwak@TheRelaxingGuitar.com
Comments :Maestro Belluci,
Just came across your site today

I would be interested in getting a copy of your arrangement of My Heart Will Go On from Titanic.

Of course I will be happy to pay for it.
Your favourite composer is: Bach
Guitar experience: over 20 years
Started playing: at a young age
Tuesday, July 15th 2008 - 02:42:41 AM
Name: ganesh
E-mail address: ganesh_golla2006@yahoo.com
Comments :hi this is very helpful for the beginners itself. Thanx U.
Your favourite composer is: Ginastera
Guitar experience: less than a year
Started playing: in my 20s
Friday, July 11th 2008 - 12:23:04 AM
Name: Allen Ells
E-mail address: alldane@hotmail.com
Comments :I am in love with your guitars. It is a miracle of God that I found your website. What is it about wood that is so lovely? I tell you what it is. It is the way your artisans utilize all the ingredients to produce such beautiful works of art. Please; never stop what you are doing. Never.
Your favourite composer is: Other
Guitar experience: 1 year
Started playing: in my 20s
Wednesday, July 9th 2008 - 01:02:59 AM
Name: Hero Ha
E-mail address: heroisborn@gmail.com
Comments :Hi~~

My son is just 4year old baby who was born in Sept.,2003.
On playing the guitar Hero has been dying to learn but regretfully he is too short & weak to get a tight grip on it with his fingers since his height was only 90cm in 2007,last year and is still 100cm this year.
Pls let us know if you have any solution to get smallest
guitar for him to learn without size problem.
For your ref. pls visit my son's channel : http://youtube.com/heroisborn

Your kind reply on the above would be most appreciated.

Best Regards,

c/o Steven
Your favourite composer is: Mozart
Guitar experience: less than a year
Started playing: at a young age
Sunday, July 6th 2008 - 02:11:11 PM
Name: jaroslav p stulc, md
E-mail address: deusrex@live.com
Comments :impressive website!
Your favourite composer is: Villa-Lobos
Guitar experience: more than 5 years
Started playing: as a teen
Thursday, June 19th 2008 - 09:01:16 PM
Name: Bill Solley
E-mail address: billsolley@yahoo.com
Comments :Some of the prettiest classical guitars I have ever seen!!!!
Do they sound as good as they look??
Amazing!!!!

Bill Solley
Your favourite composer is: Ponce
Guitar experience: over 20 years
Started playing: as a teen
Sunday, May 4th 2008 - 08:59:33 PM
Name: Mick
E-mail address: anonymous@anonymous.com
Comments :pursue your path with God.
Your favourite composer is: Other
Guitar experience: over 20 years
Started playing: at a young age
Friday, May 2nd 2008 - 12:21:47 AM
Name: Kent Bailey
E-mail address: baileybeavertr@aol.com
Comments :I have no favorite composers. I've played brass instuments professionally for many years and have used the guitar as a complete expression of myself since boyhood. I continually challenge myself by exploring all styles and types of music past and present. I am a master of none...and a enjoyer of all.

What a wonderfull website...and the excitement(awaiting the arrival)of a recent custom guitar is almost more than I can take.
Your favourite composer is: Other
Guitar experience: over 20 years
Started playing: at a young age
Thursday, April 17th 2008 - 11:31:49 AM
Name: Massmo Scattolin
E-mail address: massimoscattolin@gmail.com
Comments :Complimenti!
Spero di poter partecipare a questa bellissima iniziativa.
Massimo Scattolin
http://www.myspace.com/massimoscattolin
Your favourite composer is: Piazzolla
Guitar experience: over 20 years
Started playing: in my 40s
Sunday, April 13th 2008 - 07:01:07 PM
Name: Mario A. Capulong
E-mail address: boying_59@yahoo.com.ph
Comments :Senor Renato
I cannot take my eyes off your gallery of guitars. I intend to buy one in the future after I have saved for it. I am not a professional classical guitarist and I learned to play while I was in a seminary studying for the priesthood under the tutelage of a spanish jesuit which probably explains my fascination with the works of J.S. Bach. Even then, in a poor country like the philippines, the best guitar we can afford then was a yamaha classical guitar which I cannot even afford to buy for myself. I acquired my first yamaha classical guitar several years later after I had left the seminary and while I was teaching philosophy in a jesuit university. I still have it and still play with it. I am even teaching my children to play classical guitar with it. Hopefully in another year or so, I will have enough money to order from you.
Your favourite composer is: Bach
Guitar experience: 20 years
Started playing: as a teen
Monday, March 24th 2008 - 12:28:22 AM
Name: Andrew Shwiff
E-mail address: ashwiff@suddenlink.net
Comments :Have been interested in classical style for as long as I can remember. Used to watch Segovia teach master lessons on TV back in the '60s, have been to many of his performances and had a chance to meet him at one of those.
Took a few lessons right about the time I was starting college, but school and work always seemed to take precedence.

During my professional career, I always meant to pursue professional training, but never did...so here I am,
59 years old, realizing the years have slipped away, and have been trying to find a suitable teacher for a couple of weeks now... just happened to see you site this morning, and was curious to know more about your teaching style.

Many thanks.
Your favourite composer is: Mozart
Guitar experience: over 20 years
Started playing: as a teen
Monday, March 17th 2008 - 01:34:16 PM
Name: peck teck siong
E-mail address: tecksiong@huayang.com
Comments :If I'll use one word, it would be: "ENRICHING". I was browsing around till I stumbled upon your very well written site. Selfless and generous information.
I ask you to not stop.
Thank you (You make me laugh and not take life too seriously too!)
Your favourite composer is: Other
Guitar experience: 10 years
Started playing: as a teen
Monday, March 17th 2008 - 08:52:36 AM
Name: Lawrence Meyer
E-mail address: yarrel@gate.net
Comments :I just discovered your website and I AM THRILLED WITH IT!
I started playing in my thirties. I learned to read tablature because I did not have the time to learn to read music. My bars were always very weak because of the way the bone of the first joint of my left index finger protrudes thus making it difficult to bring enough pressure on the strings
to effect clean bar chords. I am now retired and hope to spend more time playing and learning. I'm looking for some help in this area.
Your favourite composer is: Tarrega
Guitar experience: more than 5 years
Started playing: in my 40s
Saturday, March 15th 2008 - 11:35:57 AM
Name: Lucio Palumbo
E-mail address: colombadiluce@alice.it
Comments :Ieri mentre ero in ufficio a lavorare ho avuto un pensiero improvviso:"Mi piacerebbe riprendere lo studio della chitarra, magari con un maestro a cui chiedere di insegnarmi già dalla prima lezione Asturias. Ma chissà cosa mi direbbe!". Poi in serata mi sono collegato casualmente a internet e casualmente ho trovato il tuo sito. Inutile dire come mi sono sentito quando ho letto la pagina relativa alla prima lezione e a come reagisci se uno studente ti chiede Asturias. E poi le chitarre, i legni, il pensiero di offrire le ore di studio a Dio. Sono rimasto stupito da tanta bellezza. Mi piace pensare che non sia un caso quanto accaduto ieri. Per il momento esprimo la mia ammirazione per quanto ho sentito e visto.
Your favourite composer is: Bach
Guitar experience: 1 year
Started playing: as a teen
Tuesday, March 11th 2008 - 01:41:30 PM
Name: robert charles norris
E-mail address: norrobca@yahoo.ca
Comments :your web sight and your guitars look amazing--thinking of getting one--it is hard when one can't hold it--
robert norris-
from elora ontario canada
Your favourite composer is: Bach
Guitar experience: over 20 years
Started playing: at a young age
Monday, March 10th 2008 - 11:42:13 AM
Name: robert charles norris
E-mail address: norrobca@yahoo.ca
Comments :your web sight and your guitars look amazing--thinking of getting one--it is hard when one can't hold it--
robert norris-
from elora ontario canada
Your favourite composer is: Bach
Guitar experience: over 20 years
Started playing: at a young age
Monday, March 10th 2008 - 11:42:04 AM
Name: Bill Gordon
E-mail address: clintmasterson1@msn.com
Comments :I am expecting to receive my first Renato Bellucci (mahogany Concierto #450) guitar next week. I bought it used from a guitarist in Texas. It was only AFTER i purchased this guitar that I found the Mangore website. Your website is truly inspirational. The musical passion of Renato Bellucci, his staff, his dedicated followers and owners of his handcrafted guitars is apparent in every word and illustration on the website. It inspires me to further my guitar-playong proficiency just by deeing and reading every word therein. This is,indeed, a wonderful respource...especially for guitarists like myself who live in rural areas with no access to other guitars, guitarists and guitar conversations. Thank you for all you do to make the world sound better!
Your favourite composer is: Other
Guitar experience: over 20 years
Started playing: as a teen
Tuesday, March 4th 2008 - 09:11:40 PM
Name: Alexander Brinkmann
E-mail address: brinkmann.alexander@googlemail.com
Comments :Dear all,

I ´ve never seen such beautiful and almost perfect guitars like those imaged on your great "mangore" website. Since many years I am a fan of players like Jose Feliciano, Paco de Lucia and others and I studied music and guitar twenty years ago. Hopefully someday I´ll manage to travel to the U.S.A once again and buy at least one of your great guitars ! See you and all the best,

Alexander Brinkmann
Your favourite composer is: Other
Guitar experience: over 20 years
Started playing: as a teen
Tuesday, March 4th 2008 - 11:50:40 AM
Name: Tomas Vignaroli
E-mail address: tomasvignaroli@hotmail.com
Comments :Hola Renato! Hace tiempo que no entraba a tu website, la verdad cada vez mas increible! Mi carrera como musico sigue adelante, me dedico a tocar jazz y bossa nova, ojala sean de tu agrado dichos estilos musicales. Pero nunca me olvido de lo que me enseñaste en esos maravillosos meses siendo apenas un niño!!
Desde Cordoba Argentina un saludo gigante para TI, Belen y tus hijos
TOMAS
Your favourite composer is: Barrios
Guitar experience: 20 years
Started playing: at a young age
Tuesday, March 4th 2008 - 11:11:20 AM
Name: Albert
E-mail address: guillenhuaman@hotmail.com
Comments :Es grato escribir a tan honorable persona como Ud.que se ha tomadola paciencia de hacer esta página para informarnos a nosotros lo guitarristas acerca de tan msitico instrumento, ha pasado poco tiempo desdeque segovia la subio al escenario y hoy es un instrumento rumbo a lo infinito debido a su variedad de sonidos que se pueden obtener de ella.
Me gustaria recibir archivos de Ud.de de como solucionar el problema para los de m y a de la mano derecha, para un estudio de villalobos. (Nº 2 de arpegios)
Le estare eternamente agradecido.
Your favourite composer is: Barrios
Guitar experience: 3 years
Started playing: at a young age
Thursday, February 14th 2008 - 08:32:13 PM
Name: Anderson Arenas
E-mail address: sebasander_081@hotmail.com
Comments :es una pagina exelente
Your favourite composer is: Bach
Guitar experience: 10 years
Started playing: at a young age
Tuesday, February 5th 2008 - 11:38:03 PM
Name: Maurizio Just
E-mail address: justforceofone@aol,com
Comments :Beautiful works of art especially the brazillian rosewood guitars.
May be interested in buying one in the near future if I have the courage to buy on line before trying one.
Your favourite composer is: Beethoven
Guitar experience: 3 years
Started playing: in my 40s
Tuesday, January 15th 2008 - 08:57:13 AM
Name: joseph
E-mail address: joife1@aol.com
Comments :you are almost poetic and musical:
"I sometimes think that they represent -without wanting to- a part of ourselves that has been partially lost or neglected."

i have played many instruments all my life (65 years)and am pleasured to have done so. i pick up an instrument that i like, sing to it and am soon sending music to the universe. these instruments always respond.

i now am teaching myself the classical guitar and i'll get alone fine. when i play for myself i sound great. when i play for others they love it. what else is there to be done. play and love to play: that is it for me.

thanks for this site
Your favourite composer is: Bach
Guitar experience: less than a year
Started playing: in my 60s
Thursday, January 10th 2008 - 03:34:19 PM
Name: Deasy Rebekka Gultom
E-mail address: deasy_gultom@yahoo.co.id
Comments :My dream is to learn to play classical guitar.. :)
Your favourite composer is: Beethoven
Guitar experience: less than a year
Started playing: in my 20s
Wednesday, January 9th 2008 - 01:38:05 AM
Name: Esteban
E-mail address: esteban_choi@hotmail.com
Comments :Hi Renato,

I don't think you'd remember me. but I was once your student at PAIS in Asuncion, when I was an elementary student. I believe it was 1995ish.
Anyhow, I bought myself a guitar recently and was practicing the 'Romance" song you taught us in class. Surprisingly, I still kind of remembered. :) I just dropped by to say hi!.

Hope all is well with you.
Your favourite composer is: Mozart
Guitar experience: 1 year
Started playing: at a young age
Monday, December 31st 2007 - 03:19:32 AM
Name: Dan Tanner
E-mail address: dtanner@triad.rr.com
Comments :I am looking forward to the day when I purchase a Bellucci guitar.
Your favourite composer is: Other
Guitar experience: over 20 years
Started playing: as a teen
Thursday, December 27th 2007 - 08:08:09 AM
Name: Jun Borromeo
E-mail address: junbo@mydestiny.net
Comments :Looks like a very promising place to improve (finally) on my guitar playing as I've never taken lessons but have been playing on my own (from books, etc.) for over 30 years.
Your favourite composer is: Bach
Guitar experience: over 20 years
Started playing: as a teen
Thursday, December 27th 2007 - 06:04:23 AM
Name: eloy gonzalez guajardo
E-mail address: egonsa@excite.com
Comments :Que afortunadas son las personas a quienes DIOS dio el don
de la sabiduria,y el sentido comun.
Desde que descubri tu columna la leo y releo todos los dias.Y espero pronto estar tomando clases contigo.
Lei varios de tus ideas sobre la guitarra y el concertismo
a mi maestro de guitarra y me dijo que compartia muchas de
tus creencias.
Espero que sigas trabajando con los pies bien puestos en la tierra y la mirada en el cielo.
Eloy.Monterrey,N.L.Mex.
Your favourite composer is: Bach
Guitar experience: more than 5 years
Started playing: at a young age
Sunday, December 23rd 2007 - 07:51:42 PM
Name: William O'Connell
E-mail address: binboc@aol.com
Comments :Stunning guitars ! I want one now ! Left handed !
Your favourite composer is: Bach
Guitar experience: over 20 years
Started playing: as a teen
Sunday, December 23rd 2007 - 06:51:27 PM
Name: bethaney a wilson
E-mail address: beth.wilson@sbcglobal.net
Comments :I'm so glad that I 'stumbled' across your website (on Ebay). It is impossible to want just one of your beautiful instruments. They are astonishing to behold both visibly and audibly.
I'll be back to learn more!
Thanks for a wonderful experience,
Beth
Your favourite composer is: Beethoven
Guitar experience: less than a year
Started playing: in my 60s
Wednesday, December 19th 2007 - 04:43:04 PM
Name: Chris Bramley
E-mail address: chrisdbramley@hotmail.com
Comments :Hi I am interested in knowing more. I have played spasmodically most of my life, but seriously the last 5 years. Spent 2 years at the Wellington (New Zealand) conservatoriom of Music studying classical performance. However found the academic side taking to much time and I just wanted to play. However because I live in the country I don't have a lot of contact with other musicians, and spending months on my own practicing can cause one to try up.
So looking for something to keep the inspiration going.
Your favourite composer is: Villa-Lobos
Guitar experience: 20 years
Started playing: in my 20s
Friday, December 14th 2007 - 01:12:37 PM
Name: Mark Browne
E-mail address: lownotesinc@earthlink.com
Comments :I am saving as fast as I can to buy one of you're beautiful guitars! I love your website. You are so generous with very valuable, frank, and honest information. You are truly de-mystifying the custom guitar experience. Bravo!
Your favourite composer is: Other
Guitar experience: 20 years
Started playing: at a young age
Wednesday, December 12th 2007 - 03:18:16 AM
Name: JOSE RUIZ
E-mail address: ruiz33@juno.com
Comments :tHIS IS THE BEST WEBSITE I HAVE SEEN ON GUITARS CONTINUE CREATING GREAT MASTER PIECES OF ART. PLEASE SEND ME ESTIMATED PRICES ON SHIPPING TO NEW YORK CITY THANKS.
Your favourite composer is: Tarrega
Guitar experience: 3 years
Started playing: in my 40s
Saturday, December 1st 2007 - 08:06:05 PM
Name: Luca Villani
E-mail address: lucvil@libero.it
Comments :Egregio Maestro Bellucci,
voglio complimentarmi per il suo sito.
Non amo troppo navigare su internet, ma l'ho trovato per caso, cercando notizie su come registrare al meglio la chitarra classica.
Sono nato nel 1963, sono un chitarrista professionista e tuttora sono innamorato della musica e della chitarra dopo quasi 35 anni...
Le sue parole sono di una persona esperta, saggia e modesta, che ha avuto molte esperienze e ne ha fatto tesoro... si intuisce che lei è un uomo che ama la vita...mi ricorda per la chiarezza di certe idee un mio amico ottimo chitarrista che si è ritirato in campagna e sta preparando un suo sito.
Grazie per il suo incoraggiamnento a tutti...per il suo entusiasmo e coraggio di dire anche verità "scomode" come quella sul costo delle chitarre artigianali.
Non ho mai conosciuto il M° Carlevaro, ho seguito alcuni quaderni con pratica costante molti anni fa. E' vero che necessitano di tutta una impostazione mentale differente.
Tornerò sul suo sito per saperne di più, forse iscrivendomi alle sue lezioni.
Ancora un grazie per tanto lavoro messo a disposizione di tutti, in nome di Dio e dell'arte.
Un vivo saluto da Roma!
Luca Villani





Your favourite composer is: Bach
Guitar experience: over 20 years
Started playing: as a teen
Saturday, December 1st 2007 - 06:13:52 PM
Name: Peter Cahill
E-mail address: Peter.Cahill@Lafarge-na.com
Comments :Beginner
Your favourite composer is: Other
Guitar experience: less than a year
Started playing: at a young age
Wednesday, November 28th 2007 - 07:21:10 AM
Name: Peter crane
E-mail address: PACrane@aol.com
Comments :My favourite composer is Bartolome Calayutid, but he is proabably not popular because his music was not written for virtuosi
I do enjoy your website, and am grateful for the inspiration you give me
Your favourite composer is: Other
Guitar experience: 3 years
Started playing: in my 40s
Tuesday, November 20th 2007 - 05:30:06 AM
Name: JIM GALANTE
E-mail address: BOZON@ROADRUNNER.COM
Comments :LOOKS AND SOUNDS LIKE A QUALITY INSTRUMENT. YOU PLAY WELL!
Your favourite composer is: Turina
Guitar experience: over 20 years
Started playing: as a teen
Thursday, November 15th 2007 - 12:54:30 AM
Name: GTM Jacobs
E-mail address: guus_jacobs@zonnet.nl
Comments :I'm 64 now, but since I heard you playing the Lattice guitar that is just auctioned I started dreaming about Belluci Guitars. At this moment I play a Taylor NC32e, but sometimes dreams come true.
Your favourite composer is: Powell
Guitar experience: over 20 years
Started playing: as a teen
Wednesday, October 31st 2007 - 11:50:34 AM
Name: Rafael Raides
E-mail address: el_pen_davis@hotmail.com
Comments :Esta pagina es muy buena!
Your favourite composer is: Tarrega
Guitar experience: 1 year
Started playing: at a young age
Saturday, October 27th 2007 - 08:16:53 PM
Name: Tim Moreno
E-mail address: tm_moreno@yahoo.com
Comments :this site is great! i really hope to play like the masters; i just dont know if i have the time.
Your favourite composer is: Tarrega
Guitar experience: less than a year
Started playing: in my 40s
Tuesday, October 16th 2007 - 02:11:28 AM
Name: Darrell Goodin
E-mail address: darrellgoodin@bellsouth.net
Comments :I have been playing guitar(steel string) off and on (mostly off)for over 40 years. Last spring I purchased a classical guitar at a music store and I fell in love with playing it. I now want a fine instrument built by someone who knows the trade and art. I have searched the net for months and keep coming back to your site. I plan on purchasing a guitar from you soon.
Your favourite composer is: Bach
Guitar experience: over 20 years
Started playing: as a teen
Monday, October 15th 2007 - 10:11:30 PM
Name: Darrell Goodin
E-mail address: darrellgoodin@bellsouth.net
Comments :I have been playing guitar(steel string) off and on (mostly off)for over 40 years. Last spring I purchased a classical guitar at a music store and I fell in love with playing it. I now want a fine instrument built by someone who knows the trade and art. I have searched the net for months and keep coming back to your site. I plan on purchasing a guitar from you soon.
Your favourite composer is: Bach
Guitar experience: over 20 years
Started playing: as a teen
Monday, October 15th 2007 - 10:08:25 PM
Name: Kevin Gilderoy
E-mail address: kgildero@ford.com
Comments :Beautiful sounding guitars.
Your favourite composer is: Tarrega
Guitar experience: more than 5 years
Started playing: in my 20s
Friday, October 5th 2007 - 03:39:31 AM
Name: Andrew Baez
E-mail address: tenstring59@yahoo.com
Comments : Your guitars are spectacular. Your unusual choice of woods are a welcome change and alternative to the all too common guitars on the market.
Your favourite composer is: Lauro
Guitar experience: 10 years
Started playing: in my 20s
Thursday, October 4th 2007 - 11:25:43 PM
Name: Nico Monacivas
E-mail address: ocinmanagementgroup@hotmail.com
Comments :I have fallen in love with the feeling of the classical guitar and the many un ending sounds it can produce, as I play the strings it is as if my soul heals at every tune..........
Nico..........

I feel I must find my place in this wonderful world of music, I have searched for a start and someone to guide me and have not found that person as of now, I hope you will be my light into this wonderful place that I search for...
Your favourite composer is: Other
Guitar experience: 1 year
Started playing: in my 40s
Wednesday, October 3rd 2007 - 10:22:41 PM
Name: Steven Bark
E-mail address: sbark@ucsd.edu
Comments :I only hope that my wife will allow me to purchase one of your guitars when I achieve an appropriate level of skill. Until then, I will continue practicing and hope you continue making beautiful instruments.
Your favourite composer is: Tarrega
Guitar experience: 1 year
Started playing: in my 40s
Monday, October 1st 2007 - 04:47:02 PM
Name: Brant
E-mail address: guitar@rbrantg.com
Comments :Great site! I'm here, if you're curious.


To be honest, I don't know what makes this guitar so pronounced and uique, but no matter how many times I play her, I am still amazed and blown away.

Simply incredible!!!

Virgil
Your favourite composer is: Barrios
Guitar experience: 2 years
Started playing: in my 40s
Monday, September 24th 2007 - 12:05:00 AM
Name: Beverlyann Laguana-Borja
E-mail address: blaguanaborja@yahoo.com
Comments :I am astonished! Was sent to your site by a new friend I met on E-bay in a bid for one of his guitars.

I would like to purchase one of your guitars soon. I play in a church with my teen-aged daughter. The sound of the guitar, I know for certain, would only enrich the the music and bring out the spirit of the congregations hearts.
Your favourite composer is: Bach
Guitar experience: over 20 years
Started playing: as a teen
Thursday, September 13th 2007 - 08:57:32 AM
Name: liberto planas
E-mail address: libertoplanas@yahoo.jp
Comments :hola por casualidad e visto su pagina Web y me ha encantado esta utilisando unas maderas que yo uso desde muchod anos ya y soy un luthier espanol afincado en PARIS FRANCIA me parece interasante su trabajo
Un cordial saludo
Your favourite composer is: Bach
Guitar experience: over 20 years
Started playing: as a teen
Wednesday, September 12th 2007 - 09:17:19 PM
Name: Antonio
E-mail address: romanotoni@tele2.it
Comments :Caro Renato.
Vorrei nuovamente ringraziarLa per la chitarra che ho acquistato.
Un regalo fatto ad una persona che la desiderava tanto.
Non è usuale comperare chitarre via internet. Lo strumento va provato ecc.ecc...
Ma posso dire solo grazie per questo gioiello così delicato e canterino. APPENA AVRO' LA POSSIBILITA' ECONOMICA, COMPRERO' UN'ALTRA BELLUCCI
Your favourite composer is: Bach
Guitar experience: 20 years
Started playing: as a teen
Thursday, August 30th 2007 - 07:14:05 PM
Name: Antonio
E-mail address: romanotoni@libero.it
Comments :Ciao Renato.
Ho acquistato la chitarra "The Dragon" qualche mese fa.
devo essere sincero, all'inizio ero scettico e non ero convinto del suono della chitarra ma ora sono convinto del contrario. Ha un suono dolce ed equilibrato.
Pretendevo un suono di forte intensità ma non è questo fattore a decidere la qualità dello strumento.
Sono contento della scelta e del fatto che Lei si sia messo a disposizione per qualunque problema.
Grazie.
Your favourite composer is: Other
Guitar experience: 20 years
Started playing: as a teen
Thursday, August 23rd 2007 - 04:25:09 AM
Name: Clayton Combs
E-mail address: ccombs1@earthlink.net
Comments :I have just ordered the second classical guitar I have ever owned. I haven't had a classical since the '70s. I have downloaded your beautiful songs and added them to my library. Thank you! Perhaps some day I will be ready to take a master class. In any case, you are an inspiration!!
Your favourite composer is: Beethoven
Guitar experience: over 20 years
Started playing: in my 20s
Saturday, August 18th 2007 - 09:16:27 PM
Thursday, August 16th 2007 - 10:59:36 AM
Monday, August 13th 2007 - 10:44:59 PM
Sunday, August 5th 2007 - 09:48:47 PM
Wednesday, August 1st 2007 - 12:57:50 PM
Tuesday, July 31st 2007 - 09:01:07 PM
Friday, July 20th 2007 - 05:02:16 AM
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Wednesday, June 27th 2007 - 07:31:10 AM
Friday, June 22nd 2007 - 09:08:35 PM
Name: Michael Bonnette
E-mail address: mbonnet1@bellsouth.net
Comments :I've been playing acoustic steel string for a number of years but just a week ago started classical lessons. I purchased a used Alhambra 3C and maybe one day when my skills match the beauty of your guitars I will have to purchase one. The images of your guitars show a true artist at work. I will mark your page for future reference.

Mike B.
Your favourite composer is: Beethoven
Guitar experience: 10 years
Started playing: in my 40s
Wednesday, June 20th 2007 - 07:45:54 PM
Name: Jose Olivera
E-mail address: joseolivera@sbcglobal.net
Comments :Estimado Maestro. Renato
Hace un año que tengo la guitarra que usted construyo para mi
espere, este tiempo, pues el tiempo es quien dice cuando un instrumento, es relmente bueno,y ella ha pasado la prueva.
estoy contento con mi guitarra, pues cada dia suena con mas calidad.le deseo mucha suerte y salud,su admirador
Jose olivera.Guitarrista y compositor Cubano.
Your favourite composer is: Beethoven
Guitar experience: over 20 years
Started playing: in my 60s
Wednesday, June 20th 2007 - 10:38:41 AM
Name: Virgil Rochester
E-mail address: gbtswengineer@yahoo.com
Comments :Renato,

I think that the addition of the "Inside the Bellucci Studio" is the best that I have ever seen. I have seen similar attempts on other websites, but typically they only show a couple of pictures of the workshop. However, in your case, you have taken it to a new level and provide the reader with a detailed description and illustration of every key step involved in guitar making. I simply love the narrative that is provided for the construction of the guitar and the associated photographs that depict the construction activities that occur during the building of the guitar. Bravo Maestro!!!

Virgil
Your favourite composer is: Barrios
Guitar experience: 2 years
Started playing: in my 40s
Tuesday, June 5th 2007 - 09:24:42 AM
Name: vicki bliss
E-mail address: v.bliss@sbcglobal.net
Comments :I just sent you an email about how much I like your website. I feel like I will make a decision soon regarding lessons, and perhaps even consider purchasing a guitar. Also, I love many composers, and hate to have to choose between any of them. It is like wine. You cannot always drink the same thing; it depends on the meal. I love Piazolla as much as I love Bach, Mozart, and so on.
Your favourite composer is: Bach
Guitar experience: 1 year
Started playing: in my 20s
Sunday, June 3rd 2007 - 10:17:47 PM
Name: diego landivar
E-mail address: diegolandivar@hotmail.com
Comments :hola renato, cada dia deseo mas tus guitarras, pero quiero ir personalmente a tocarla y elegir cual llevar, ademas que seria un orgullo grande llegar a conocerte. un abrazo desde santa cruz -bolivia
Your favourite composer is: Tarrega
Guitar experience: 10 years
Started playing: as a teen
Thursday, May 3rd 2007 - 10:55:57 PM
Name: Jerry Briardy
E-mail address: jerrybriardy@netzero.net
Comments :Thanks for putting the info about classical guitars on the web. Although I have been playing guitar for 30 years, this is the first classical guitar I have ever owned and I had no idea ho to put the strings on.
Your favourite composer is: Mozart
Guitar experience: over 20 years
Started playing: as a teen
Thursday, May 3rd 2007 - 01:37:18 AM
Name: daniel glock
E-mail address: dguillenh67@hotmail.com
Comments :simplemente magnificas obras de arte.espero pronto comprarle una maestro.saludos
Your favourite composer is: Lauro
Guitar experience: more than 5 years
Started playing: in my 40s
Wednesday, April 25th 2007 - 06:46:23 PM
Name: Mario Andres Abril
E-mail address: abrilm111@gmail.com
Comments :me parece nmuy buenos consejos me gustaria que hubieran videos e imagenes a color
Your favourite composer is: Other
Guitar experience: more than 5 years
Started playing: in my 20s
Wednesday, April 25th 2007 - 02:20:35 PM
Name: Michael Cawthorn
E-mail address: michael-cawthorn@hotmail.co.uk
Comments :If you have any free magazines, I would be grateful to receive it. All the best.

Mick.
Your favourite composer is: Mozart
Guitar experience: over 20 years
Started playing: as a teen
Sunday, April 22nd 2007 - 07:59:42 PM
Name: Michael Cawthorn
E-mail address: michael-cawthorn@hotmail.co.uk
Comments :These must surely be some of the most beautiful guitars I have ever seen.
The cutaway looks amazing, and the sounds of lagrima coming over the internet are astounding.
I look on with envy. But thank you anyway for allowing me to look at your beautiful classical guitars.
Your favourite composer is: Mozart
Guitar experience: over 20 years
Started playing: as a teen
Sunday, April 22nd 2007 - 07:54:03 PM
Name: Michael Cawthorn
E-mail address: michael-cawthorn@hotmail.co.uk
Comments :These must surely be some of the most beautiful guitars I have ever seen.
The cutaway looks amazing, and the sounds of lagrima coming over the internet are astounding.
I look on with envy. But thank you anyway for allowing me to look at your beautiful classical guitars.
Your favourite composer is: Mozart
Guitar experience: over 20 years
Started playing: as a teen
Sunday, April 22nd 2007 - 07:52:20 PM
Name: bert peck
E-mail address: bertp@prodigy.net
Comments :I started playing classical guitar at age 40. Because of a heavy work schedule I stopped playing 2 years later. I,m 62 now and retired and just started playing guitar again.
Your favourite composer is: Tarrega
Guitar experience: 2 years
Started playing: in my 40s
Friday, April 20th 2007 - 01:31:07 PM
Name: Pablo J. Martinez Prieto
E-mail address: pablojuanm@hotmail.com
Comments :Extrairdinario lo que he visto y podido oir, me interesa comprar alguna de estas mas que artisticas y amables guitarras que he visto durante mi vida, mi padre, mi maestro si lo hubiera visto se pondria loco, en fin como puedo hacerme de una y enviarmela a Canada, me das informacion al respecto, Gracias y mis mas grandes respetos a esta empresa.
Pablo Juan.
Your favourite composer is: Tarrega
Guitar experience: over 20 years
Started playing: as a teen
Wednesday, April 18th 2007 - 01:09:26 PM
Name: John Nwaebichi
E-mail address: www.johnnwaebichi@yahoo.com
Comments :I appreciate your effort, and your good work in putting all these work together.

Keep on going strong.
Your favourite composer is: Torroba
Guitar experience: 10 years
Started playing: in my 20s
Wednesday, April 18th 2007 - 12:57:20 PM
Name: diane brown
E-mail address: brownav1938@comcast.net
Comments :i'm very excided looks like maybe i'll get out of the 15 yrs dooldrums and progress more with your wonderful site! thanks diane
Your favourite composer is: Tarrega
Guitar experience: over 20 years
Started playing: as a teen
Tuesday, April 17th 2007 - 04:32:18 PM
Name: Myron Regalado
E-mail address: rodal70@yahoo.com
Comments :This is a beautiful web site; I never knew there was a web site out there under Mangore names. I love the collection of CDs.
Your favourite composer is: Barrios
Guitar experience: 1 year
Started playing: in my 20s
Sunday, April 15th 2007 - 01:48:18 AM
Name: Juan Arturo Cantú Uriegas
E-mail address: jacantuu@terniumhylsa.com
Comments :Es un honor para mi poder dirigirle algunas palabras por este medio, desde que entré a este sitio quedé enamorado de sus guitarras de concierto, al grado de que cada vez que entro a la internet entro a sus páginas, como me gustaría comprar una de ellas pero se que es muy dificil comprar sin oir, palpar y sentir una guitarra porque todas las guitarras aunque sean aparentemente identicas son diferentes (pero usted sabe eso verdad?) yo vivo en Monterrey México y la pregunta es si hay algún comercializador de sus guitarras en este país
La verdad es un sueño para mi poder adquirir una de ellas
Your favourite composer is: Other
Guitar experience: over 20 years
Started playing: as a teen
Tuesday, April 10th 2007 - 11:55:21 PM
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