Yesterday, June 26th, marks the 8th anniversary of Master Finisher, Larry Perkins! Whether it’s a Larry-burst, a natural beauty, or a custom one-off, you can be sure your Benedetto is as lovely as it can be.

We just love this shot of Benedetto Artist, Joe Negri digging in on his custom 16″ Benedetto… So much passion!

Photo by Steve Groves, Duquesne University.

We are pleased to welcome Hungarian virtuoso, Máté Palásti to the Benedetto family of ambassadors. A jack of all trades, Máté plays jazz, Latin, Brazilian, flamenco, and fusion but always with the flair of the Roma tradition.  He is very active on YouTube and we can hardly wait to see videos with his new Bambino Deluxe!

This stunning La Venezia is heading West to its new home in California. Finished in classic Violinburst, this all standard edition features 17″ x 3″ body, European tone woods, floating S-6 pickup, and Gotoh 510 tuning machines. The voice is large, loud, and woody. Want one like it? We happen another available in Bob’s Boutique. contact Jackson Evans (jevans@benedettoguitars.com) or Howard Paul (hpaul@benedettoguitars.com) for more details.

Probably the most common question we get is, “Where can I try a Benedetto?” This is tricky since our Savannah showroom and shop has been the exclusive spot since about 2008. In an effort to accommodate more guitarists we have recently partnered with a few friends around the country to make guitars available.

For appointments and available instruments at the locations below, please contact us. You can also link to specific, available instruments in Bob’s Boutique (see the guitar’s description for location).

Benedetto Guitars, Inc.
10 Mall Terrace, STE A
Savannah, GA
By Appointment Only
(912) 692-1400

The Guitar Shop NYC
225 34th St, 2nd FL
Brooklyn, NY
M-Su, 1:00PM-7:00PM
(917) 783-2030

Imperial Vintage Guitars
13940 Ventura BLVD
Sherman Oaks, CA
M-Sa, 11:00AM-6:00PM
(818) 981-1614

Miner Family Wines
7850 Silverado Trail
Oakville, CA
By Appointment Only
(800) 366-9463

Happiest of birthdays to the one and only Joe Negri!

Award-winning multi-instrumentalist, Alberto Cebollero, has spent the last four years as composer, lyricist, and guitarist for Florida’s powerhouse R&B band, RAMONA. Drawing on his background in classical composition and jazz improvisation, Cebollero is expanding his performance schedule to include solo guitar and small ensemble concerts.

Cebollero’s solo and small group repertoire explores selections from the Great American Songbook, such as Gershwin and Porter songs, popular hits across the decades, such as tunes by Billy Joel and Bob Dylan, instrumental standards by the likes of Monk and Coltrane, and his own original work.

Alberto plays a Bravo model.

Thanks to Charlotte, NC based guitarist and Bravo player, Grayson Boatwright for stopping by the shop yesterday to play a few tunes! Grayson is heading to George Mason University this fall to continue his studies as Jazz Studies major.

Here is a sneak peek at a special, one-off 16-B in the works. This one will feature ambrosia maple back and sides, roasted maple binding, and a mahogany neck. We can put your name on it with a 25% deposit! Contact Jackson Evans with inquiries.

Pittsburgh folks, mark your calendars for July 11! The Manchester Craftsmen’s Guild, in conjunction with Live From This is Red, will present a concert featuring an all star line up of Benedetto Players: Dan Wilson, King Solomon Hicks, Beth Marlis, Mark Strickland, Marty Ashby, and Howard Paul.