Custom-built stringed instruments and specialist service without shortcuts. The real experience of the workshop is the same experience I bring to every piece of educational content.
Two sides, one workshop
I create instruments that do not exist yet. I bring existing ones back to their best.
Liuteria Marcellan revolves around two precise activities: custom construction and technical service. Everything starts by listening to the musician and truly understanding the instrument.
Primarily classical guitars, but also acoustics, electrics, basses and ukuleles. Every project begins with specific tonal, ergonomic and aesthetic needs.
Adjustments, frets, nuts, electronics, pickups, bridges, breaks and restoration. Clear diagnosis, proportionate work and a result you can verify.
Two distinct paths
The custom-instruments page covers the complete design process. The setup-and-repairs page explains the work, the method and courier collection.
From the workbench to the content
The same problems I solve at the workbench become videos, guides and in-depth content.
Setups, bridges, pickups, electronics, compatibility, materials, construction and maintenance: my educational work starts from real cases, not recycled theory.
Action, relief, intonation and the tools required.
When an upgrade makes sense—and when it does not.
How it works, how to adjust it and common problems.
Design choices, materials and tonal response.
From Padua to the world
Africa, Singapore, the United States, Germany, Greece, Italy, the Netherlands and beyond. Every guitar carries a direct relationship with the person who plays it.
Andrea Marcellan
Since 2008 I have built and serviced stringed instruments in my Padua workshop. Daily hands-on work is the basis of my educational activity and my relationship with a community of more than 80,000 followers.
Precision without austerity
Very serious about the work. Never too serious about music.
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