René Lacote

Lacote found his calling somewhat late; he was nearly thirty when he decided to become a luthier. He then poured all of his talent, style and creativity into guitar making. The sound qualities of his instruments earned him appreciation and esteem among guitar virtuosos residing in Paris in the first half of the nineteenth century. This success made it possible for Lacote to undertake numerous experiments, and each was a chance to give his inventiveness free rein. This book retraces the luthier’s life and the history of his fruitful collaboration with illustrious guitarists. It explores how his work evolved over time and examines a selection of instruments born in his workshop.

French/English
This book features a full size plan of a Lacote guitar.
216 pages for this 4-colours book.
Format: 22.5 x 30 cm - 1.8 kg

Contents

Foreword by Catherine Marlat
Introduction by Stefano Grondona
Pierre René Parinaud dit Lacote       
Lacote in Paris
A favourable musical scene
Responding to musicians’ needs
A décacorde for Carulli         
Sagrini-styled guitars?
Bridges for Fernando Sor
An experimental guitar
Lacote tuners
Guitars for Dionisio Aguado
Heptacordes for Napoléon Coste
Guitars with movable frets
His latter years
Lacote’s lutherie
Apprentices, employees and associates
Labels and iron brands
Guitarists’ points of view
Portfolio
Measurements
Chronology
Bibliography