Sylvain Balestrieri | Workshop

Workshop

Sylvain Balestrieri worked with Vincent Thomas, and then at some of the most iconic workshops in London such as Andy’s Guitar and Graham Noden.

Guitars are restored with respect for the luthiers who created them. All adjustments are made with a vision to highlight the tonal qualities of the original sound.

- Restoration of a 1959 Les Paul
  
  Le travail de restauration consiste en un refrettage, un recollage de l’extrémité de la touche et de quelques repères de touche…
- Re-varnishing of a 1963 Conde Hermanos Flamenco guitar
  
  Conde Hermanos guitars are played by numerous famous flamenco guitarists such as Paco de Lucia or Oscar Herreo…, but also by guitarists such as Al Di Meola, Bob Dylan etc. This particular instrument was made by Faustino Conde in 1963 in Madrid.
- Louis Panormo 1827 London
  
  Louis Panormo is a major luthier in the history of the guitar. He was the luthier of note in the first half of the 20th century in London. Fernando Sor as well as other virtuosos of the century played on his guitars.
- 1865 English Romantic guitar signed Catherina Josepha Pratten
  
  Catherina Josepha Pratten or ‘Lady Sidney Pratten’ (1821-1895), was an influential English guitarist from the middle of the 19th century. She had among other famous students, English Princess Louise Duchess of Argyll. This guitar from 1865, dedicated to her, was originally sold by Boosey and son in London.