From the Workbench
 
The first time I met Franco Morone was several years ago at an intimate house concert in Southern California. I still remember my heart pounding at the close of his first melody. At that point I realized what a magical night was to follow. My wife and I were acoustically transported to another world, filled with romance and history all with intricate layers of emotion woven between each melody. We walked out the door that night almost in disbelief, completely intoxicated from his music.
 
Several years later Franco played a larger concert in the Seattle area, at which he offered to play one of my guitars. Luckily I just completed a gem of a Brazilian Rosewood guitar.The concert was wonderful and I couldn’t stop gleaming from ear to ear for several days! I was exhilarated to hear a master of the acoustic guitar playing one of my creations.
 
If that wasn’t excitement enough, after the concert, Franco commissioned me to make a personalized guitar for him. Once again, I stood there in disbelief. We proceeded to my wood collection where he picked out his master grade Koa and an old set of Engelmann Spruce that had aged for over 15 years.
 
This is what it’s all about!  It has been such a blessing having Franco involved with Schenk Guitars. He has supported me individually, my guitars and the company as a whole. It is a great honor to have my name associated with this master of the acoustic guitar.
 
If you haven’t heard Franco Morone, you must. Truly one of the world’s best. Franco has a wonderful collection of album including Celtic, Traditional, Bluesy and Italian Fingerstyle arrangements. Visit FRANCOMORONE.COM to see what I‘m talking about.