Giancarlo Nannoni, 2026
Spruce / Cocobolo
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Overview
We are very happy to offer this 2026 Giancarlo Nannoni “Maia,” built for GuitarCollection.com by one of the most prominent luthiers in Italy.
This is one of those guitars that immediately catches your attention from the first few notes. There is something genuinely surprising about the sound. At first, it makes you wonder what exactly is happening under the hood. Is it a double top? Is it traditional? Is it lattice? In this case, Giancarlo’s minimalist lightweight lattice bracing creates a fascinating result: a guitar with a remarkably convincing traditional voice, but with the kind of power that can make you step back a foot or two.
The sound is full, open, and powerful, yet still warm and musical. It has the clarity and immediacy one might expect from a modern design, but without losing the beauty, roundness, and color that many players still want from a great traditional concert guitar.
Visually, this guitar is also stunning. The rosette work immediately caught our eye and was one of the reasons we first wanted to reach out to Giancarlo. Paired with the gorgeous 30-year-old Swiss spruce top he selected for us, the cocobolo back and sides, and Italian-made Alessi tuners, the overall impression is refined, elegant, and beautifully executed.
This guitar was built to our specifications, with a comfortable C-shaped neck, low action, and a setup aimed at ultra playability. Combined with its competitive price point, it is an exciting new offering from a maker we are very happy to represent.
Specs
Maker: Giancarlo Nannoni
Model: Maia, Contemporary Model
Year: 2026
Top: 30-year-old Swiss spruce
Back and Sides: Cocobolo
Neck: Spanish cedar
Fingerboard: Ebony
Bracing: Minimalist lightweight lattice bracing
Scale Length: 650 mm
Nut Width: 52 mm
Nut String Spacing: 43.5 mm
Bridge String Spacing: 59.5 mm
Weight: 1610 g
Tuners: Alessi, Italy
Finish: French polish shellac
Action: 4.8 mm / 2.8 mm
Built For: GuitarCollection.com
Sound
This guitar has an impressive combination of traditional character and modern power. The 30-year-old Swiss spruce top gives it clarity, color, and elegance, while the minimalist lattice design adds projection, speed, and a sense of effortless volume.
What makes it especially interesting is that it does not sound like a generic modern lattice guitar. It retains a very musical, rounded, and convincing classical voice, but with extra power and response available whenever needed.
Playability
Built to our specifications, this guitar features a comfortable C-shaped neck and a low, easy setup. The action is set at approximately 4.8 mm on the bass side and 2.8 mm on the treble side, making it very approachable while still preserving plenty of room for a strong concert sound.
Condition
This is a brand-new 2026 guitar built specifically for GuitarCollection.com.
The name “Maia” refers to Greek and Roman mythology. Maia was the most beautiful nymph of the Pleiades and was transformed into a star at the request of Zeus, king of the gods.
Worldwide shipping is available.
If you're interested in purchasing, please write to me at evan@guitarcollection.com