Guitars

Classical guitars

1977 Paul Fischer Made by Paul Fischer in Oxford, England at the Rubio Workshop, this spruce top guitar was the main instrument of Paulo Bellinati from 1977 until 1991. The Cds "The Guitar Works of Garoto", "Guitares du Brésil", and many others including those of Pau Brasil group have been recorded with this instrument.

1991 Ignacio Fleta & hijos

After 16 years on the waiting list Paulo Bellinati finally bought this guitar at Fleta workshop in Barcelona, Spain. This cedar top instrument was made by Ignacio Fleta sons Gabriel and Henrique, and became the main instrument of Paulo Bellinati since 1991. "Serenata", "Afro-Sambas", "Lira Brasileira", and many other albums have been recorded with this instrument.

1997 Robert Ruck

Made by Robert Ruck in Hansville,WA in USA this guitar is the newest instrument by Paulo Bellinati. With the soundboard in spruce and the body in Indian rosewood, this powerful guitar has been used mainly for live performances, especially in concerts with other instruments or vocals. It's also an excellent instrument for travelling, well adapted for most weather conditions.

Electro-acoustic guitars

Frame guitar Made by Frank Krocker in Burghausen, Germany this revolutionary instrument brings a definitive solution to amplify the nylon string guitar in every situation. The sound is clear and has a beautiful and natural classical guitar tone. The guitar has a RMC pick-up system built in and it's made with one solid piece wood only, which means it has no feedback problems at all. Paulo Bellinati plays with the Frame guitar every time he needs powerful amplification (ensembles with drums, percussion, and big bands).

(photo) o George Haynnes flat model

1982 Giannini C7 Sergio Abreu model

(photo) o Hirade by Takamine HP-7

Brazilian traditional instruments

1935 Silva "violão de seresta" - serenade guitar (traditional 6 steel string guitar)

1978 Estevão Soros "cavaquinho" (4 steel string soprano guitar)

1970 Giannini "craviola" (12-string folk guitar)

1991 Francisco Munhoz "viola caipira" (10-string folk guitar)

Electric guitars

o1970 Gibson ES 330 (half-acoustic)

o1975 Ibanez Artist (solid body)