Guitar making has been a lifelong pursuit and has taken me many places and provided opportunities to work with and learn from incredible luthiers along the way.
Thank you for your patience, guidance, and inspiration.
Nicholas M. Cioni (Left) Pepe Romero Jr. (Right) Shop visit – Oceanside, CA 2009
N.M Cioni Hummingbird Archtop – 2024
With meticulous attention to detail and a commitment to excellence, we create guitars that inspire, elevate, and enrich the lives of those who use them to create music.
We are custodians of the old knowledge and students of the new ideas and new technology. The great things about the vintage and traditional instruments we love, DON’T NEED TO CHANGE. However, we have the opportunity to learn from the past, and make changes due to new ideas, tools, and materials which were not available to past generations.
It seems best to keep vintage and historical instruments “Untouched” or as they are now, and to preserve them in their current state. Now, we build on that knowledge to inspire musicians with work that rivals the quality of the past while improving the play-ability, longevity, and versatility of our modern instruments. We must imagine the future we want to build.
The Masters
A few of the incredible luthiers and players I’ve learned from.
William Cumpiano
“The Tiple Project” – Chicago IL
Eugene Clark
French Polish / Guitar Construction
Pepe Romero Jr.
2009 Shop Visit – Oceanside CA
Gary Bray
Apprenticeship / 2005 – 2008
R.E. Brune
2006 Elnora Guitar Festival – Champaign, IL
Pepe Romero Sr.
2006 Elnora Guitar Festival – Champaign, IL
Kenny Parker
Pena Pachamama – San Franciso CA
Andy Hatfield
The Guitar Society – Peoria, IL
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FAQs
ORDERS – What is your process for new guitar orders?
A guitar design is chosen, wood is selected, the parts are constructed using hand tools, some CNC machining is performed (if appropriate), and inlays are installed as the individual parts near completion. Final assembly and finish application complete the guitar build. Contact Cioni Guitars by phone or email and or begin completing the custom order form. A deposit is required before the guitar order will be started and the order must be approved by N.M. Cioni.
PRICE – How much do your guitars cost?
Études offers comprehensive consulting, management, design, and research solutions. Our vision is to be at the forefront of architectural innovation, fostering a global community of architects and enthusiasts united by a passion for creating spaces. Every architectural endeavor is an opportunity to shape the future.
WOODS – What options do I have for selecting wood for my guitar?
Études offers comprehensive consulting, management, design, and research solutions. Our vision is to be at the forefront of architectural innovation, fostering a global community of architects and enthusiasts united by a passion for creating spaces. Every architectural endeavor is an opportunity to shape the future.
INLAYS – Are custom Inlays available and how much do they cost?
Études offers comprehensive consulting, management, design, and research solutions. Our vision is to be at the forefront of architectural innovation, fostering a global community of architects and enthusiasts united by a passion for creating spaces. Every architectural endeavor is an opportunity to shape the future.
CONTACT
PHONE: 803-650-8830
EMAIL: nmcioni@gmail.com
Your Vision Is Possible
- Custom Inlays.
- Body shapes and designs.
- Premium woods and construction.
- Heirloom guitars designed to outlive their maker.
