GIORDANO DESIGNS
Since 1970

GUITARS

Understanding action and tone from a players perspective, I've specialized in high-end acoustically responsive guitars since 1970. My current focus is on steel string action, timbre, sustain, and balance. Each guitar can have its own custom story relating to something personal or aesthetic motif. Embellishments vary according to need and taste. I received an MFA from Rhode Island School of Design in 1979, with a twofold focus on Industrial Design and Furniture Design.  Recently, I spent immersive time with Ervin Somogyi and James Olson, for which I am deeply grateful.  

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1970 - 1995

OTHER INSTRUMENTS

Since beginning with a broad spectrum interest in other stringed instruments, my work also included building a lute, mandolins, dulcimers, ukuleles, solid body electrics, and other experimental instruments. This lute was a the end result of a project at RISD, where a complete system was designed to construct a lute.

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1980 - 2024

RESTORATIONS

This circa 1920s Stella guitar belonged to the grandfather of the client who brought it to me. It was tattered and falling apart. Top and back were separated and the braces were falling apart. Bridge was way high, and the instrument was unplayable. The photo shows the guitar after it was restored.

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No. 14574-0 

2021 - 2024

REPAIRS

A client recently brought a 1947 Martin D-18 Dreadnought in to see if it could be repaired. It needed a lot of work.  There were cracks and holes in the sides, a crude, lifted, homemade  bridge, fingernail digs, a pulled, warped pick guard and deep fretboard pits. The finish was scratched, glazed and flaked. But it was a family heirloom. This is that guitar after it was repaired-with new frets, a new vintage bridge and tuners. Now worth tens of thousands.   

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