With over 30 years experience as an accomplished luthier, Charles Sanzone's custom made musical instruments are enjoyed by some of the world's finest musicians. Most notably - David Gilmour of Pink Floyd, whose wife, Polly Samson, gifted him a Sanzone guitar for his 72nd birthday.  Kim Thayil of Soundgarden, Jay Buchanan of Rival Sons, and grammy winning producer Dave Cobb (Chris Stapleton).

 

With personal interests, Charles has made 100% charitable custom handcrafted guitar contributions which include Marista Hartigay's (Law & Order: SVU)  Joyful Heart Foundation and the Doug Flutie Jr. Foundation
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Charles has traveled the world sharing knowledge of the craft through training and QI/product development in Asia and Mexico. He has instructed advanced guitar repair/restoration at the university level in New Hampshire. Most recently, he streamlined and set production records as VP of Manufacturing/Master Luthier for Guild/Cordoba Guitars- a legacy brand based in Southern California until its buy-out to Yamaha. 
     
While all of these professional accomplishments have been exciting, rediscovering roots in historic New England is a full-circle moment with his family-owned gallery/workshop offering musical instrument services and workshops to the community.