Giannini

Italian luthier Tranquillo Giannini set up shop in Brazil way back in the year 1900 and the Giannini family is still in business in Brazil today.

As well as producing their own hand crafted series of acoustic guitars, they also import a wide range of instruments, effects and accessories, amplifiers, electric and bass guitars, violins and even craviolas.

Today they also export their instruments to the United States, Paraguay, Chile, Italy and Portugal.

You can also join them on Facebook where they have over 80,000 fans, or follow them on Twitter.

154 thoughts on “Giannini”

  1. Giannini GN50. Serial number 4408
    Anonymous

    Trying to gather some info on this guitar. Namely age and value. Guitar is in very good condition with very light markings from normal use.

  2. I have a Giannini GN50 ..
    Anonymous

    I have a Giannini GN50 .. serial number is J1645. Very good condition, soft case, nylon strings (one is unstrung.) Some of these I’ve seen on-line are quite valuable, others more in the 300-400 range. I don’t know that date for that serial number — it was in my parents house when i handled their estate and have no other information.

    Help?

  3. Gianninni 6 string Craviola AWKS6 Ser: 04 1974
    Janet

    I bought this guitar new, in London, England in about 1974. It’s been in a case for most of the last 3 decades, but is still a beautiful, carefully treated guitar. Anyone out there have a price? Anyone want to buy it? I’d love for it to go to a really good home where someone will actually play it well and love it.

  4. Gianninni 6 string Craviola AWKS6 Ser: 04 1974
    Janet

    I bought this guitar new, in London, England in about 1974. It’s been in a case for most of the last 3 decades, but is still a beautiful, carefully treated guitar. Anyone out there have a price? Anyone want to buy it? I’d love for it to go to a really good home where someone will actually play it well and love it.

    1. 6 string Craviola AWKS6 Ser: 04 1974
      Riley Fowler

      I learned how to play Guitar on a Giannini basic learning model in 1962 .
      Started Teaching others how to play 1965 and still play and teach guitar using
      a Giannini —-
      tel 931-434-6913
      [email protected]
      where are you located I am in Tennessee south of Nasville

  5. Trying to Figure out what classical guitar I have.
    Elisabeth Licata

    I have a Giannini Model GS380 Serial 4153.
    All I know is it is a classical guitar.
    What do I have? I have a friend who wants it.

  6. Price of my giannini 1971 guitar
    Phill

    Hi . I have a 1971 giannini Brazilian guitar. Serial number=61.196.119/0001. Model number=cr-6n. Date=30-12-1971
    Could anyone out there help me please. My daughter wants it but I would rather know what it’s worth first.

  7. 1971 Giannini Guitar
    Jim Samora

    I have a 1971 Giannini Guitar that my gave me way back in 1974. The Model Number is GN60 and the Serial number is 7735. Does any one out there know the value of the Guitar. I t is in real good condition. Some one offered me $100.00 and I was wondering if that was a good price or not. My sister does not remember what she paid for it when she bought it. Thanks

  8. giannini guitar value
    peter smith

    I have a giannini guitar model number: AWN21
    serial number: 1/3
    The bridge has just broken on it, can anyone advise value of this guitar?
    Is it worth getting the guitar repaired?
    And what is current value?

  9. Value and history
    R Marin

    I own a Model GN80 Giannini guitar with the Serial number J-165. I would like to know when it was made, it’s current value and any other history.

    1. My small bodied Giannini guitar
      Kevin Odea

      Hello I have a Giannini model number two serial number 20146 made 1/66 Al Olga 414 in Saint Paulo Brazil,and was wondering how much it was worth?

  10. Re: Gianni guitar value
    Lynn Wright

    I have a model #AWKS6 Giannini guitar that was made 10/1974. It is in pretty good shape, and I was wondering what it would be worth. The guitar was given to me several years ago. The case is worn out, and I need to know where to get a new one. Thanks.

  11. awn20 value
    djarre

    some friends have found a gianinni guitar on their attic
    they ‘d like to know the value of it if any

    they say it should be made or produced in the 70’s

  12. Electric Bass Guitar Looking for Info in the model
    Taz

    I have a one piece electric bass guitar. I was looking for the model or brand Only thing this bass have is a HART engrave, a person from a shop told me that the hart is the brand also told me is good bass. I like to know more about this bass any one with more information please let me know.

  13. Giannini is it a fake
    Barry

    Hi , i have a Giannini model No AWN 86 , ser 10 made in 1977, with an real nice hard carrying case, the guitar has square giannini product sticker black in color with gold writing on the inside of the guitar, the head of the guitar has a carved pattern with the letter G, i have searched the net nothing?? . i may put some pictures on my web site soon, can anyone tell me more , could it be a fake ??
    many thanks
    Barry

    1. Giannini AWN
      Ed

      If you already found out of the estimated price of your Giannini classical guitar, please let me know. I have a AWN 85 ser. 10 1974, in fairly good shape. I’m guessing the street value to be about $350 – $400.
      Ed

    1. Re: Giannini Guitar GWNE 6 1966
      Georges

      : Does anyone know the value of this Giannini GWNE 6 3/4 guitar? Many thanks.
      The GWNE 6 3/4 size nylon modle has a suggested retail of $169.90 new.

  14. Giannini guitar
    Neil

    Hello, I have just recently purchased a Giannini Trovador Model number – GWNT2 Serial number – 0977 ( i think ) I was wondering if anyone could give me any information on this guitar, value construction, timber , quality etc. Thank you for your time. Neil

  15. gianini guitar model awn50 value?
    robin

    I recently got a guitar at auction a giannini model awn50 it says its no 8 of 392. Does anyone know the value of this guitar? Its in very good condition. Thanks for your help!!

      1. Re: This popular thread has been given its own page :... Brenda Yates
        Brenda Yates

        I learned to play on this same Giannini in 74 and still have it. It’s a Giannini 3/4 size travel 1974 AWN50 Classical guitar. Mine was purchased new by my mother and the tags read "Jose Feliciano Plays a Gianinni". It’s a Brazilian made instrument often made of cedar & mahogany, imported beginning in the early 50’s by Westbury. Giannini actually made some or all of the Baroque guitars for Westbury. I love my guitar and the way it sounds. It’s been everywhere w/me. It’s got to be more valuable than a Yamaha and certainly better than a Harmony. I like my little Harmony too. I’ve had this for so long, I’m starting to play it for my grand kids & I was a teenager when I got it. There’s the value

  16. gianini guitar model awn50 value?
    robin

    I recently got a guitar at auction a giannini model awn50 it says its no 8 of 392. Does anyone know the value of this guitar? Its in very good condition. Thanks for your help!!

  17. I have a Giannini guitar model AWN2A. What is its value.
    Joe Sage

    I have a Giannini guitar model AWN2A. What is its value. It has to be close to 30 years old.
    Is their anyone in Nashville TN. that is familar with Giannini guitars.

    1. Re: Giannini Guitar
      Aaron B

      : I have a Giannin acoustic guitar, Model Craviola 6N, Serial N D/426. What is it’s value? Thanks, Wayne

      I’m with you, I have a model 6 N with the Serial # J-364….Anybody out there who can help?…..Giannini’s website isn’t any help…unless you are fluent in Spanish…..do they speak spanish in Brazil?

      1. Re: Giannini Guitar
        Georges

        : : I have a Giannin acoustic guitar, Model Craviola 6N, Serial N D/426. What is it’s value? Thanks, Wayne

        : I’m with you, I have a model 6 N with the Serial # J-364….Anybody out there who can help?…..Giannini’s website isn’t any help…unless you are fluent in Spanish…..do they speak spanish in Brazil?

        Actually, they speak Portuguese in Brazil. I believe you are referring to the 6 String Nylon Craviola. The suggested retail price today is $630 new. However, it is important to note that the new models (produced in 2004) have been re-engineered, the body structure has been improved, has a reinforced neck, an adjustable truss rod and it comes with a B-Band 3 Band preamp.

    1. Re: Giannini AWKN 6
      Me Shell

      : I have a Giannini Model awkn 6 with unusual shape. Any idea what it is worth.
      : Kim

      I have a Giannini AWN6 with the unusual shape. The receipt is date 12-23-78 the "price" on the receipt is Listed as $325.00 and sold at $227.50. The case was Listed as $30.00 and sold at $24.00 Got it at Shepherd’s Music Mea, AZ

      Happy Playing!!

  18. Giannini Guitar-1968
    Janessa

    Hey, I recieved my Giannini guitar from my aunt, it was made in Brazil in September of 1968, and it’s made completely out of Brazilian wood. The serial number is….6567 and it’s model number 6. Could anyone please give me information on it? I loves my guitar! ^_^ ((Sorry…out of place))

    1. Re: Giannini Guitar-1968
      Ron

      Hay….I got the same model..only made in 1969..did you find out any info on yours.? any help would be appreciated. tks. Ron : Hey, I recieved my Giannini guitar from my aunt, it was made in Brazil in September of 1968, and it’s made completely out of Brazilian wood. The serial number is….6567 and it’s model number 6. Could anyone please give me information on it? I loves my guitar! ^_^ ((Sorry…out of place))

    1. Re: Giannini guitars
      Georges

      : Does anybody know who’s distributing Giannini guitars in this country (U.S.) these days? Thanks in advance

      Etros Music LLC is the US importer and distributor for the US> Tel: (954)746-2777 Georges or Renato.

  19. What's the deal?
    Brandon Bourque

    I have been looking for just a plan diagram of a guitar. Any kind
    of guitar,just as long as it says what every thing is.You know,the
    pickups and volume,blah blah. Ifyou could do this for me it would be
    much apperciated.
    Thanks/Brandon

    1. Re: What's the deal?
      Georges

      : I have been looking for just a plan diagram of a guitar. Any kind
      : of guitar,just as long as it says what every thing is.You know,the
      : pickups and volume,blah blah. Ifyou could do this for me it would be

      Send me your fax number and I will fax you what I have.
      : much apperciated.
      : Thanks/Brandon
      :

  20. 1974 12 string Giannini's value?
    Bella

    I have a 12 string acoustic Giannini, model AWS680, circa 1974 – made in Brazil. It has a broken ( cracked ) neck, but otherwise is in good condition. It can be fixed by a professional. Any idea what its value is?

  21. giannini guitars
    johnabraham

    I tend to disagree with some comments here about VINTAGE Gianninni’s not being worth much. This is not true, especially if you have a old one that’s absoulutely superior in sound to alot thats out there. Keep in mind the older Giannini’s were made by master hands. I agree that not all of them deliver but there are exceptional instruments out there. The older models buy the way WERE NOT LAMINATE, they are solid. John.

    1. Gianninni guitar
      John G O'Sullivan

      I just got GN 60 at a yard sale. Put strings on it serial # D111 . It is the best guitar I have played better than an old Martin do you know how old it is? Im shocked at the sound thanks John O

    2. Re: giannini guitars
      carlos del valle

      : I tend to disagree with some comments here about VINTAGE Gianninni’s not being worth much. This is not true, especially if you have a old one that’s absoulutely superior in sound to alot thats out there. Keep in mind the older Giannini’s were made by master hands. I agree that not all of them deliver but there are exceptional instruments out there. The older models buy the way WERE NOT LAMINATE, they are solid. John.

    3. Re: giannini guitars
      Red

      : I tend to disagree with some comments here about VINTAGE Gianninni’s not being worth much. This is not true, especially if you have a old one that’s absoulutely superior in sound to alot thats out there. Keep in mind the older Giannini’s were made by master hands. I agree that not all of them deliver but there are exceptional instruments out there. The older models buy the way WERE NOT LAMINATE, they are solid. John.

      You sound like you might know a little bit more about this guitar than I’ve been able to find out so far. If this is true, I would love some help. Thanks

      1. Re: giannini guitars
        nowlin tubbs

        I have a Giannini nylon string with an unusual body style.
        I traded for in it Lubbock, Texas about 35 years ago. It sounds better all the time. The body is extra nice rose wood

    1. Re: 69 giannini
      Joe Sage

      : anyone know anything about a 69 giannini model 2/a.
      I have a Giannini model AWN2A. I would like to know its value. Have you collected any information or have a contact.

  22. plywood top Giannini
    r harvery

    I have a Giannini that is a great sounding guitar with great action but it has a plywood top. Only identification is the date inside, 16 Jan. 1974. Were plywood tops common? Seems strange since the sides and back are booke matched Rosewood.

  23. Giannini Guitar
    Brian Leverton

    My cousin gave me this guitar about 11yrs. ago,I just recently took it out of its case, I put new strings on it.It is a mid body nylon string guitar.I would like to know how much it is worth, I cant find any serial number on it but at the end of the guitar on the neck it reads Giannini in cursive and right below that it has 1900 on it and their is a sticker inside the body that says Giannini, the sticker is maroon with gold lettering.I beleive that his father gave him the guitar but other than that I dont know were it came from or purchased.But if any body has any info. on how old it is or how much its worth I would appreciate any kind of input on the Giannini Guitar, Thank you.

    1. Re: Giannini Guitars' Value
      B. Walker

      : I recently acquired an acoustic Giannini guitar. I believe it’s full size or almost full size, it has no cutaway’s, in fairly good condition and was wondering what the value of this guitar might be. It was made in November of 1969. The model # is GS570, and the serial # is 19043.

      1. Re: Giannini Guitars' Value
        Peter M Grant

        Hello
        I have a Giannini guitar bought in 1974 for £36, and it is superb, irreplaceable, and priceless.
        A couple of years ago I tried to buy someone a new guitar as a present, with a budget of £550
        and went through a series of stinking, braying
        instruments, (stinking of perfume from inside, and braying with a resonance about like the first wire-wound string, dominated any other notes).
        Those were not Giannini guitars.

        Giannini guitars seem to have declined in quality and value, over the years but if you sincerely think that yours is a good one (sorry for the breakin the message) then hold out for a good price.
        There are so many tests for a good guitar that there is not room or time to go into that,
        but to give an analogy it is like viewing with
        good binoculars, which focus perfectly so that one is entranced by what they show.
        With a good guitar every chord which you make has a special and distinct richness and value.

        Free advice
        Never change the stings of a guitar unless they break. New strings take months if not years to settle.

        I only wrote to you because my particular Giannini guitar is so good.

      2. Re: Giannini Guitars' Value
        Peter M Grant

        Hello
        I have a Giannini guitar bought in 1974 for £36, and it is superb, irreplaceable, and priceless.
        A couple of years ago I tried to buy someone a new guitar as a present, with a budget of £550
        and went through a series of stinking, braying
        instruments, (stinking of perfume from inside, and braying with a resonance about like the first wire-wound string, dominated any other notes).

        Giannini guitars seem to have declined in quality and value, but if you sincerely think that yours is a good one

        Free advice
        Never change the stings of a guitar unless they break.

    2. Re: Giannini Guitars' Value
      Ronald

      : I recently acquired an acoustic Giannini guitar. I believe it’s full size or almost full size, it has no cutaway’s, in fairly good condition and was wondering what the value of this guitar might be. It was made in march of 1967. The model # is 2, and the serial # is 32043.

      1. Re: Giannini Guitars' Value
        eddie

        : : I recently acquired an acoustic Giannini guitar. I believe it’s full size or almost full size, it has no cutaway’s, in fairly good condition and was wondering what the value of this guitar might be. It was made in march of 1977. The model # is 2, and the serial # is 32043.

    3. a guitar I happen to have
      Forrest Key

      well, I happen to have a Giannini acoustic guitar. I have no idea what model it is, but all I can really say is that it is old. (around 25-35 years)

    4. Re: Giannini Guitars' Value
      Justin Hayes

      : I recently acquired an acoustic Giannini guitar. I believe it’s full size or almost full size, I looked online and i think it is the Craviola (spelling?) model…THe model # is AWKS 6 or AWK5 6 cant tell…and the series is 4 1970…Just wondered what the value might be ….

      Thanks

      1. giannini craviola awkn6. 6 1978
        Anonymous

        I am the original owner of this lovely instrument in excellent condition. could you suggest the value of it?
        Thank you.

      2. Re: Giannini Guitars' Value
        Jeri

        I have a Giannini guitar, Model 2, serial 10949, made in November, 1968, and I wonder what it’s worth. It’s probably about a three-quarter size guitar and has a case.

    5. Re: Giannini Guitars' Value
      Mark Mahoney

      I have acquired a "pear" shaped Giannini 12 string guitar.
      It is wired with pick-up. The problem is, is that the label inside the body is missing. Is there another way to identify the instrument other than by label, and what is its value? thanx for your efforts, Mark

    6. Re: Giannini Guitars' Value
      joe

      : I recently acquired an acoustic Giannini guitar. I believe it’s full size or almost full size, it has no cutaway’s, in fairly good condition and was wondering what the value of this guitar might be. It was made in November of 1969. The model # is GS380, and the serial # is 18887.

    7. Re: Giannini Guitars' Value
      gordon

      : I recently acquired an acoustic Giannini model# is GWNCRA6
      SERIAL# 00001/94. COULD TELL ME THE YEAR IT WAS MADE AND THE VALUE PLEASE.
      KIND REGARDS
      GORDON

      1. Re: Giannini Guitars' Value
        joe

        hi anyone, i bought a giannini guitar serial# 031974; with a top # of awn20 ; can anyone tell me if last # 1974 is year it was made? and what this guitar might be worth. 20 fret and in great condition. thanks joe

      1. Re: Giannini Guitars' Value
        arrrgh

        YAAAARRRGGGGHHHH!!!! BLOODY HELL!!! STOP RESPONDING TO PEOPLES INQUIRIES ABOUT THE VALUE OF THEIR GUITAR WITH YOUR OWN INQUIRIES!!!! MAKE A NEW TOPIC TO DO THAT!!!! YAAARGGGGGGHHHH!!!!

        1. Giannini guitar
          Kasplodie the Clown

          I have a Giannini. It’s great but-
          Nobody knows diddly about them here.
          Yarrrrrrrrrrgh.
          I’m a pirate.
          Don’t be steelin’ me boo tee.

    8. Re: This popular thread has been given its own page :... Anthony
      Anthony

      I recently acquired an acoustic Giannini guitar. I believe it’s full size or almost full size, it has no cutaway’s, in fairly good condition and was wondering what the value of this guitar might be. It was made in November of 1969. The model # is GS380, and the serial # is 18887.

      1. Gianini 12 string
        David Fallis

        I have a Gianini 12 string, serial number is I-2144. Fair condition. Anyone interested in buying? Send an offer to my e-mail.
        Dave Fallis

      2. I have an Giannini Barzil #2 Serial number 101659
        Millicent

        Can anyone tell me anything about this lovely old guitar? I have tried looking for listings of serial numbers but can’t find anything on this.

        Thanks.

      3. hi. could you tell me what
        Anonymous

        hi. could you tell me what my guitar
        is worth before I pass it on to my daughter.
        it is a tranquillo giannini. s. a.
        serial no. 61. 196. 119/0001
        model no. cr-6n
        date. 1971
        very good condition

      4. Heard of it?
        Anonymous

        I have a Giannnini Tranquillo. Model N.o: 6A; Serial N.o: 314; Made in 1/69.
        Has anyone heard of or encountered it? How can I determine its worth, or level
        of rarity? It is in relatively good condition. Beautiful, deep and rich sound. It plays
        really well; Brazillian red wood and the like… Any info or how to obtain it would
        be much appreciated. I got it for a steal: 30 USD, from a lovely old gentleman.

      5. value of my Giannini 65 gtar
        possmdillolady

        I have a guitar my daddy bought me new when I was 12 yrs old….never played it much. So it sat on shelf all this time. Its a Giannini model 2 serial is 9026 and dated 9/65. great shape for age …some aging as with me aging. want to know value and sell was going to leave to kids or grandkids or greatgrandkids but they only sell it after I am gone so ……

      6. Giannini acoustic old
        Anonymous

        I was quires of the value of my old( Giannini Guitars ) Model N.o GN80 SN#I-540 Bone or Ivry bridge and spindel’s/rollers ,Tranguillo Giannini s.a. ,AL. OLGA. 414-S.PAULO – BRAZIL c.g.c. , Made in Brizil – Founded in 1900. 61,___-___ ? ^Maybe Tranquillo? It is in great shape!

    1. Re: Giannini guitar worth
      Danny

      Hi. i have a Giannini Acustic Guitar with model # GN65. im just wonderin if its worth anything? It also has a little hole in it, the size of a finger tip.

      1. hey do u remember me
        abdulla ruman

        im the stalker of the night i watch u i no were u i no i no tht u no!
        i have a genaveve guitar aswell, itrs worth around 90 pence

    2. Re: This popular thread has been given its own page :... Bill Frey
      Bill Frey

      Hi! I’m curious to find the value of a particular Giannini guitar. What is the worth of a new Giannini guitar
      with the inside marked : model AWS 710
      serial 01 1974
      Also, what is the worth of this particular guitar with some damage? The piece at the bottom of the strings
      is severely cracked.
      Thanks for any help.

      1. Giannini model 2 serial 10276 9/65
        Anonymous

        The body is cracked, the strings are not damaged, they are in tact. I would like to know what this may be worth to a collector. Thank you .

      2. S500 Acoustics Guitar Worth?
        Stayci

        Hi! I have a S500 Acoustics 6 string guitar with a steel reinforced neck. Doesn’t say a manufacturer & can’t find anywhere online. Does anyone know much this is worth?

  24. I have come across a 1960 giannini guitar mo. no. 901 srl.30698
    I was planning on restoring it. anyhow, I heard they were not worth much exept or a few exeptions. would anyone know if this particular model is?

    1. Re: giannini
      Paul VanLiew

      I have a Giannini from 11/1968 Model 900 serial #11351 and it’s only flaw is that the varnish has become crackled (not flaking off though) from years of storage (since 70’s). If you learn of anything, let me know as well 🙂

      1. Re: giannini
        Bill

        I just found a 1965 model 900 stuck in a corner of my moms living room. Forgot I left it there 30 years ago. It, too, ha crached front finish. I don’t believe it has much value but I have a friend who sells Collectible guitars all over the world coming to look at it this weekend(04/11112-13-03). I’ll post a followup.

    1. Re: Giannini
      Magnus Olofsson

      Hello
      I don’t know much about it, but I also have an AWKS12 from 1977, it’s no8.
      It’a brazilian guitar called "graviola" which means it’s a cross-over instrument. Grave=harpsichord, viola=guitar (I think). As you know, it has a very nice tender sound.

      Magnus, Sweden

      1. : Hello
        : I don’t know much about it, but I also have an AWKS12 from 1977, it’s no8.
        : It’a brazilian guitar called "graviola" which means it’s a cross-over instrument. Grave=harpsichord, viola=guitar (I think). As you know, it has a very nice tender sound.

        : Magnus, Sweden

        1. Re: Giannini
          RICK

          I HAVE A CRAVIOLA ALSO. BOUGHT IN DENVER, CO. IN 1973. SORT OF TEARDROP SHAPE. ROUNDED ON TOP SIDE. BEAUTIFUL SOUND AND VERY EASY TO PLAY. DON’T KNOW VALUE. WE ARE ALMOST 30 YR. OLDER NOW AND I’D NEVER PART WITH IT. IT IS PROBABLY MY FAVORITE OF ALL GUITARS I’VE EVER HAD.

        2. Re: Giannini
          RICK

          I HAVE A CRAVIOLA ALSO. BOUGHT IN DENVER, CO. IN 1973. SORT OF TEARDROP SHAPE. ROUNDED ON TOP SIDE. BEAUTIFUL SOUND AND VERY EASY TO PLAY. DON’T KNOW VALUE. WE ARE ALMOST 30 YR. OLDER NOW AND I’D NEVER PART WITH IT. IT IS PROBABLY MY FAVORITE OF ALL GUITARS I’VE EVER HAD.

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