No woman is asleep so soundly that the sound of a guitar wouldn’t lure her to the window.Spanish proverb
MY PASSION IS BUILDING CLASSICAL GUITARS IN VARIOUS SIZES, TYPES AND SHAPES.
This includes multi stringed guitars with up to 18 strings, guitars of different tunings and sizes, from the octave guitar to the bass guitar. Also crossover guitars and even archtop jazz guitars with nylon strings are made in my studio.
I started my career as a luthier in 1990. Ever since I passed my journeyman’s examination in 1995, I have been focusing on building the classical guitars.
The following pages offer some insight into my life as a master luthier. You will also find various information on, photography of and news about my work.
All the best,
Daniel Zucali
Federico Garcia Lorca
If one day I die, bury me with my guitar under the sands.
(1898 -–1936)
INSTRUMENTS
Anyone working in a creative and hands-on profession knows the feeling of deep connection to their creations. Each individual guitar tells its own story right from the beginning. My instruments are handcrafted and each one carries a piece of soul within it.
Since all my guitars are built predominantly by hand, many custom requests can be easily fulfilled. I always take into account the playing style and preferences of each guitarist. Accordingly, every instrument is crafted from suitable tonewoods and individually tailored. Ideally, the guitarist visits my workshop for a detailed consultation and picks up the instrument in person.
Feel free to reach out if you’re interested in my classical guitars or custom-made models. I’m a communicative person and truly value direct contact with my customers.
Friedrich Wilhelm Nietzsche
Without music, life would be a mistake.
(1844 – 1900)
Testimonials
Many guitarists and friends have known me and my instruments for years. Some have even written a few words about them…
Here you’ll find comments and feedback from various musicians and personalities.
Past EVENTS
Hello!
Every year there are countless – and above all wonderful – events, but unfortunately I can only attend a few of them.
I’m often on the road, and usually with my instruments! I’m looking forward to hearing your music, meeting friends, and getting to know new and interesting people.
You’re warmly invited to arrange a meeting with me in advance. That way, I can make sure to give proper attention to everyone interested in my guitars.
Looking forward to seeing you!
If you are interested in some events that I have been a part of in the past, please feel free to take a look at some of them down below.
Warm greetings from beautiful Haag,
Daniel
Workshop
”Playing” an instrument already begins while it is being created. In order to achieve the desired result, the instrument maker has to become one with his instrument. While I am conceptualizing the way the instrument will be constructed, and while searching for the right materials, I already identify myself closely with the emerging instrument.
The art of woodworking goes beyond pure structure, acoustics and handicraft. My ”game with the instrument” takes place in a cosy studio far away from the stress of the city. Taking time for what’s important, feelings from nature and the demands of performance, emotion and music are – all this is incorporated into guitars.
… True mastery is in the details and their organic fusion respectively creating harmony between sound construction, the best possible materials, contemporary designs and artisan craftsmanship. Daniel Zucali proves to have it all …Franz Holtmann
(Akustik Gitarre 2/2011)
Knowledge does not come by reading but rather by thinking about the read.Carl Hilty
(1833 – 1909)
Media
Print media, television, articles, documentaries, reports, reviews, and music – all about or played on a ZUCALI guitar.
There’s plenty to discover here.