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Gil Carnal

product types: 

  • acoustic guitars
  • classical guitars

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Gil Carnal, a Swiss-born classical guitarist, moved to California in 1979 at the age of 35. He moved into luthiery after meeting Kenny Hill. After two decades of collaboration with Hill, Carnal opened his own shop in Soquel, California, in 2000, where he focused on innovative guitar designs that enhance volume and sustain. His guitars, priced from $7,500, feature unique elements like a raised fingerboard, lattice bracing, and a bolt-on neck for easy adjustments. Carnal continues to refine his designs, blending traditional techniques with modern advancements. Carnal and Hill also collaborated on supervising Mexican made guitars under the Hill/Carnal and La Mancha brand names.

Source: Gil Carnal website (archived 2019)


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