Dave Bertoncini Guitars The Concert Series

The
Bertoncini Vranna Series

Dave and Amos Vranna designed a different body style that incorporates the looks and feel of a smaller body guitar and the sound of a Dreadnaught. One Was Built for Amos "The Dakota Rose" and one for his brother Greg Vranna "The Dakota Dream"

Hear Amos's Dakota Rose

Hear Amos's Dakota Rose in DADGAD Tuning

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A quote from Amos after receiving his new guitar

You could say that Dave Bertoncini of Bertoncini Stringed Instruments makes dreams come true. He did for me. Dave worked with me to build me the guitar I had envisioned. The result is everything I wanted in a guitar -- truly a dream come true. My Bertoncini guitar represents all the advantages of working with a luthier who hand-builds instruments one at a time. I was able to pick out the woods I wanted, and Dave listened patiently to all my ideas and questions. The result is the exact instrument I wanted, down to the smallest detail. Dave’s chief concern is his customer’s satisfaction. He involves the customer throughout the process, and provides frequent updates with e-mail. Dave’s meticulous attention to detail in every aspect of the process of creating a fine instrument is impressive. My Bertoncini guitar is the most beautiful instrument I’ve ever seen. The sound is amazing; it is very well-balanced and articulate. The highs sparkle; the mids are sweet and clear; the lows are full-bodied and well-defined. The playability is also equally fine. I would highly recommend Dave to anyone who has been searching for a fine, custom-made instrument. He can bring your ideas to fruition -- his instruments are truly the stuff of dreams!

Amos Vranna-2003

A Quote from Greg after receiving his new guitar

I felt comfortable with Dave right from the first time that I contacted him. He was very patient in explaining his work and his philosophy about creating stringed instruments. Dave simply wants to make the guitar that a player wants and he strives to make that guitar to be the best that it can be.

Dave was a great help when it came to making the choices for my guitar. He had the experience and the expertise to guide me without forcing his opinions on me.

He also let me pretty much design the guitar myself. I was able to pick the kinds of wood, the body size, the neck width, the inlay pattern, the string spacing, the hardware, the binding, the bone nut, saddle, and bridge pins, and virtually everything else about the guitar. Dave is very accommodating.

When I received the Dakota Dream, I found it to be a truly amazing instrument. Dave's workmanship is flawless, the guitar itself is a beautiful work of art, the playability is astounding, and the tone is heavenly. Dave hit the mark!

I would not hesitate to recommend Dave as a master luthier.

Thanks for creating the Dakota Dream for me, Dave, it is a wonderful instrument!

Greg Vranna 4 October 2003

For More Information Contact

Bertoncini Stringed Instruments
Attn: Dave Bertoncini
3700 14th Avenue S.E. # 53
Olympia, Washington 98501

360-491-5051

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