TESTIMONIALS
“I had such a great build experience with Mark, I did not want it to end. But the moment I put “Fats” into my lap for the first time and heard its voice sing out, I knew the best part had just begun.
“Fats,” you say? I am primarily a jazz musician, clarinet and sax. So when it came time to personalize my guitar, we designed the rosette around my favorite Waller quote, presented in Morse code atop a suggested piano keyboard. I always assumed the piano, not the guitar, would be my new instrument of choice in retirement. But as Fats would say, and now does on my guitar, “One never knows, do one.”
Once the story and concept were shared with Mark, he not only agreed to create this unique artistic feature, he enthusiastically embraced the challenge and brought it to life with the chops of a master luthier.
The merits of a build are judged when the guitar finally makes its way into your hands and speaks to you. But I knew Fats would be a success long before that moment. From my first inquiry, Mark made it clear that he welcomed my ideas, understood what I hoped this guitar would become, and guided the process with taste and care. The result exceeded all expectations.
Mark made the journey to that final reveal an absolute pleasure. In the end, I got an amazing guitar and a good friend.”
-David
Maine, USA
Black Walnut / Sinker Redwood OM
"I can honestly say my Gaiero Modified Dreadnought MDC is one of the finest fingerstyle guitars I’ve owned or played. I’ve been blessed to play some great instruments from some of the most prestigious builders on the planet and this Gaiero will hang with any at any price.
Mark’s detailed and classy work shines as soon as you open the case and look it over. Right away you stop and just look at all the beautiful materials used, but once you play it you get just lost in the tone, and what started out as 15 minutes of playing turns into an hour quickly.
The guitar is very responsive and the tone is super thick and full with everything (highs, mids, and lows) being big and the presence strongly enveloping the player. The tone is so good you find yourself rediscovering basic chords you’ve been playing for years. Mark was a pleasure to work with and I can’t say enough good things about his guitars!”
-Bobby
California, USA
Ziricote / Carpathian Spruce MDC
“Commissioning this guitar with Mark was a seamless and gratifying experience. I’ve owned guitars by many of today’s top luthiers and approached this build with a clear and specific vision. Mark absolutely nailed it. The photos speak for themselves.
Tonally, this guitar has the trebles I’ve been looking for: thick and full. The mids are clear and distinct. The bass is balanced and lays down a strong foundation in the mix. I couldn’t be happier, and when I’m ready for another guitar, I won’t look anywhere else.”
-Dason
New Mexico, USA
Black Locust / Sinker Redwood OMC12
“This OM from Mark Gaiero is exquisitely responsive and distinctly gorgeous. The volume and dynamic range are superb, and there’s great string-to-string balance. Mark has a keen sense of design and clear communication style. His guidance through the customization process helped bring to life the exact guitar I was hoping for. Playing this guitar is a great pleasure for me.”
-Yucong Ling (凌炬嵘)
Jiangsu Province, China
Koa / Bearclaw Sitka Spruce OMC
“The beauty and craftsmanship of Mark’s guitars are what first drew me to his work. Now, as the proud owner of this Katalox and Swiss Spruce OMC, it’s the ease of playability and exceptional tonal quality I value most. With a rich bass, well-balanced mids, and sweet highs, the sound produced is crystal clear and powerful. Simply put, it's perfect.”
-Ye Xinhua
Guangdong Province, China
Katalox / Swiss Alpine Spruce OMC
