Marco Lijoi’s ‘Galattica’ (#26) is the flagship model of this gifted young Italian luthier — an instrument where traditional construction meets a contemporary sensibility. The result is a sound that is bright, even, and rich in harmonics, with a tonal balance that meets the demands of the most discerning classical guitarist.
This particular model is currently played by Greek guitarist Ioanna Kazoglou — an association Marco has honoured by naming it ‘Ιωάννα’, the Greek form of Ioanna.
Lijoi Marco classical guitar “Galattica” #34 specifications:
- Top: Italian spruce
- Body: Indian rosewood
- Scale: 650mm
- Nut: 52mm
- Neck: Cedar
- Tuners: Der Young
- Finish: matte
- Case: Hard shell guitar case included
- Year: 2025
- Origin: Italy
For Marco Lijoi, the ‘Galattica’ is a deeply personal statement — an instrument that reflects his philosophy of construction, his aesthetic sensibilities, and, in his own words, the guitar he has always dreamed of playing. Volume and projection are central to his approach, yet equal care goes into shaping a timbre that gives each guitarist the freedom to sing through the instrument fully and without constraint.
Comfort is built into every detail. The neck profile and setup are conceived for effortless playability over long sessions, whether in the practice room or on stage.
The rosette tells its own story. A tribute to Marco’s lifelong fascination with the cosmos, it maps the Milky Way in two movements: the right side captures the summer sky — dense with nebulae, glowing in magenta hydrogen — while the left opens onto the winter sky and the cold depth of the universe beyond. It is at once a work of visual art and a quietly modern structural element of the guitar.
The ‘Galattica’ is where Marco Lijoi’s tradition and imagination converge — an instrument built not only to be played, but to be felt.
