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Handcrafted in Trentino

Kairòs
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Classical guitars built entirely by hand, one at a time, from the alpine woods of Trentino.

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Luca Nunzio Caira inspecting wood in his workshop
Luca in his Fiavé workshop

Luca Nunzio Caira

Luca's journey began at ten years old, his fingers trembling on the strings of a guitar within the halls of the conservatory. Music became his first language, a voice that spoke to something deep and eternal.

Years later, armed with a degree in philosophy and a head full of questions, an unexpected passion took root: wood. Raw, silent, and alive. At first it made no sense. But then, like a melody revealing its hidden harmony, the equation unfolded. Love for music, reverence for wood, a calling. In that moment, he chose the path of the luthier.

Today, from his workshop in Fiavé, a small village nestled in the mountains of Trentino, Luca builds classical guitars of extraordinary quality. Entirely by hand, without CNC machinery, one instrument at a time. Each guitar takes two to four months of focused work, drawing deep inspiration from the historical instruments of Antonio de Torres and José Romanillos.

He prioritises local, sustainable tonewoods such as Italian spruce from the alpine valleys, Trentino walnut, cherry, and cedar. Every top is hand-voiced to F#, every neck carved to a flat D-profile for comfort and longevity, every surface finished with refined shellac in the French polish tradition.

But the craft does not end at the workbench. For every guitar he builds, Luca plants a tree through Treedom, nurturing new life where it is needed most. Every tree bears the name of the person who welcomed the instrument into their life, rooted in the earth and singing into the future.

The name Kairòs, from the ancient Greek for "the right moment," reflects Luca's conviction that building a great instrument cannot be rushed. It happens when the wood, the hands, and the intention align.

01

No CNC

Every cut, curve and joint shaped entirely by hand.

02

Local Wood

Alpine spruce, Trentino walnut, Italian cherry — sourced sustainably from the surrounding valleys.

03

French Polish

Refined shellac finish applied by hand — the most transparent, acoustically alive surface treatment.

04

One Guitar, One Tree

For every guitar built, a tree is planted through Treedom — bearing the name of its new owner. Rooted in the earth, singing into the future.

Available Guitars

An expert in the traditional art of French polishing, Luca finishes his instruments using a proprietary shellac recipe refined over years of meticulous research. He carefully blends premium shellac with select natural resins, including benzoin, elemi, Manila copal, dammar, and sandarac. For those seeking a different aesthetic, Luca also offers custom oil finishes. This down-to-earth approach, which he particularly loves, leaves the wood feeling incredibly alive, granting the guitar a uniquely rustic and vintage character.

Concert Classical Guitar "La Trentina"

Maggio 2025 · Fiavé, Italia

TopItalian spruce (Bearclaw)
Back & SideItalian walnut from Bleggio valley
NeckSpanish Cedar
Neck profileFlat D-Shape
FingerboardIndian rosewood
BridgeCocobolo 12-hole design
Saddle and nutCow bone
FretsNickel/silver 18%
FinishNatural oil
Scale length650 mm
Body resonanceF#

La Trentina was designed to meet the expressive and technical demands classical guitarists. Structurally, the guitar maintains the lightness and immediacy of response that flamenco players require, while preserving the depth, sustain, and clarity expected in a concert classical instrument. This is achieved through selective graduation of the top, a responsive yet stable bracing system, and precise control of overall mass and stiffness.

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Classical Guitar "Moses"

Fiavé, Italia

TopItalian spruce
BackMahogany with central stripe of Indian Rosewood
SidesCypress
NeckSpanish Cedar
Neck profileFlat D-Shape
FingerboardIndian rosewood
BridgeCypress, 12-hole design
Saddle and nutCow bone
FretsNickel/silver 18%
FinishRefined shellac (French polish) for back, sides, neck, headplate; natural oil for the top
Scale length650 mm
Body resonanceF#

A Torres-inspired instrument with the deep, rich tonal character. The sound is a wonderful combination of lyrical beauty and a strong, robust voice. It possesses a rich, overtone-laden firmness in every note, yet retains exceptional clarity and note separation. This makes playing legato passages effortless, thanks to the excellent sustain and responsiveness. This guitar has a wide dynamic range and responds beautifully to the slightest adjustments in your right-hand attack.

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Concert Classical Guitar "Arlecchino"

September 2023 · Fiavé, Italia

TopItalian spruce
Back & SidesIndian rosewood
NeckSpanish Cedar
Neck ProfileFlat D-Shape
FingerboardEbony
BridgeIndian rosewood, 12-hole design
Saddle and nutCow bone
FretsNickel/silver 18%
FinishNatural oil
Scale length650 mm
Body resonanceF#

These guitar have a wide dynamic range and are extremely sensitive to your touch. Slight shifts in your hand position or attack can yield wonderfully nuanced changes in tone, making them perfect for both solo and ensemble settings, whether you're playing in a small hall or on a big stage.

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Looking for something specific? Luca accepts a limited number of commissions each year. Every instrument is built to the player's needs — wood selection, scale length, neck profile and aesthetic details can all be discussed.

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Prepared Tonewoods

Luca carefully selects and prepares tonewoods from the forests of Trentino and beyond. Seasoned sets of bookmatched backs, tops, and sides are available for fellow luthiers and builders. Each set is hand-split, air-dried, and graded for tonal and aesthetic quality.

Spruce Tops

Italian alpine spruce, carefully selected and graded. Various widths and grain densities available.

Walnut Sets

Trentino walnut from the Bleggio valley — bookmatched back and side sets with exceptional figuring.

Other Species

Cherry, maple, and other local species prepared for classical guitar construction.

Inventory updates regularly. Contact Luca for current availability and pricing.

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Repairs & Restoration

With the same precision and care applied to building new instruments, Luca offers repair and restoration services for classical and acoustic guitars. Working from his Fiavé workshop, he handles structural repairs, crack restoration, refretting, bridge work, neck resets, and French polish restoration.

Structural Repairs

Crack repair, brace regluing, top and back restoration

Neck & Fretwork

Neck resets, refretting, fret levelling and dressing

French Polish

Full refinish or touch-up restoration of shellac finishes

Setup & Adjustment

Action adjustment, saddle and nut optimisation, intonation

Each repair is assessed individually. Contact Luca with photos and a description of your instrument's needs for a quote.

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Let's Talk

Whether you're interested in a guitar, looking for prepared tonewoods, or need a repair — Luca would love to hear from you. Reach out directly by email or visit the workshop in Fiavé by appointment.

Phone / WhatsApp +39 350 142 5396
Workshop Fiavé, Trentino
Italia
Instagram @kairoslutherie