3 Brands, 1 Man

What started with a hacked-up '66 Jazz Bass has evolved into a 25+ year design legacy. Dennis Fano can't stop drawing blueprints, some designs sat in sketchbooks for years.

Rivolta changed that.

He's squeezed and stretched out the best parts of classic guitar design, while leaving the dead weight in the past. 

Rivolta Guitars exist for those who are tired of the same 3 shapes.

“I think the thing that sets Rivolta apart from other brands is our aesthetics and features.

I'm always trying to find that delicate balance of honoring tradition while putting a unique twist on it to create something familiar but new.

Most guitar players that I know have pretty conservative tastes. Many of them play the guitars that have been popular since the 1950's and 1960's - most likely, the guitars that their heroes played.

I'm always mindful of that fact when I set out to design a new guitar and I believe it's the blend of tradition and modern features that makes our guitars desirable.”

-DF

Hear from the man in his own words:

The Nashville Pre-Flight Checklist

Every Rivolta Guitar receives its final inspection and setup before leaving Nashville. Our techs have received first-hand training from Dennis Fano and the Novo Guitars team. Each guitar is set up to Dennis Fano's exacting standards.

  • ✓ Electronics check — output, pickups, switches & potentiometers tested
  • ✓ Strings removed for inspection
  • ✓ Nut shaped & fitted to spec
  • ✓ Fingerboard edges shaped & smoothed
  • ✓ Guitar cleaned & blown out
  • ✓ Neck & nut buffed
  • ✓ Fretboard oiled & conditioned
  • ✓ Fresh strings installed
  • ✓ Neck relief checked & adjusted
  • ✓ Action checked & set
  • ✓ Intonation adjusted & verified
  • ✓ Final quality control inspection before shipping

What the Players are Saying...

  • "Anyone about to drop $3k+ on a Thinline, Gretsch or really any semi-hollow body should really try a Duocata."

    -Robert F

    DUOCATA CLASSICO 

  • "The Mondata Classico was instantly my favorite everyday player due to its great feel.

    Looking at it makes me happy. It has the place of honor hanging within easy reach of my home office desk, so I can take a break and play at any time. And I often do."

    -Donovan B

    MONDATA CLASSICO 

  • "Wow what a great looking and playing bass, I have had so many great compliments from band mates and just people walking up to me and saying what a great looking instrument. Thank you it was well worth it!"

    -Rick S

    COMBINATA BASS 
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