Sonora Gypsy Guitars - a visual model guide.

PJD · August 22

Chris Martin has already mentioned that this model reminds him a lot of Castelluccia. One typical feature of (vintage) Castelluccia guitars is the rather angular shaped heel. This guitar on eBay has exactly that kind of heel. So I think this guitar has 100% sure been build in the Castelluccia workshop. The grand bouche shape is also reminiscent of the Castelluccia's.

AndyW · August 23

yeah, on second look, that eBay guitar that Jamie posted could be a Castellucia.

leinadfr · August 27

and what do you things about this :

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inside, the label reads “henri Brouzes” which is a Parisian store

leinadfr · August 28

and this ? sonora (Joseph) Di Mauro ?

AndyW · November 30

here's an interesting "Sonora" - the brand name is built into the headstock finish at factory, which to me implies a business relationship as opposed to a one-off request or later re-stamping, with the regular luthier's name and labelling being removed / replaced.