Rizzolo Guitar Company has been in operation for over 25 years.
Gary Rizzolo has been involved in the music industry as a performer from the mid sixties. This involvement in music led to a passion for guitars and since 1976 Gary has been building and repairing guitars. Qualifications include a Diploma in Crafts as well as a Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree - Design in Wood from the University of Tasmania.
"I come from a family of artisans. The instruments that I make are a collaborative effort, and this tends to produce creative and unique instruments. Tasmania produces very fine tonal timbers and these are used extensively along with fine European and American hardwoods. I am committed to building instruments of the highest quality.”

  • Exquisitely handcrafted instruments made from exotic and domestic hardwoods.
  • Archtops in Spruce, Maple and Ebony.
  • Acoustics in Blackwood and Spruce.
  • Electric guitars and bass guitars feature solid one piece bodies with highly figured tops.
  • Some of the timbers available are -Fiddle Back Blackwood, Quilted Tasmanian Oak, Walnut, Figured Myrtle, Birdseye & Flamed Maple. Many other species are available.
  • Guitar bodies can be flat or carved, with wooden binding or with radiused edges.
  • High access bolt on necks have Rosewood or Ebony fretboards with abalone dots.
  • Schaller or Sperzel tuners for solid tuning.
  • Rizzolo guitars feature vintage sound, great sustain and excellent playability.
  • All prices are in US dollars.
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