The lifework of Liikanen brothers
The story behind Riento® Guitars has roots back to 1977, when Liikanen brothers started guitar building.
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"An ideal choice, especially for beginners. The sound is rich and powerful, ensuring that the classical guitar stands out even in chamber music ensembles. Best of all, Riento guitars are exceptionally easy and comfortable to play."
– Mari Mäntylä
Artist, Guitar and Chamber Music Lecturer at Kuhmo Music Institute
"A whole new era in the world of student instruments has begun! I was amazed when I first tried the 3/4 size Riento Guitar — it sounded much bigger than its size suggests. Since then, I have warmly recommended Riento Guitars to all my students."
– Juha-Pekka Peltonen
Guitar Lecturer at Palmgren Conservatoire
The story behind Riento® Guitars has roots back to 1977, when Liikanen brothers started guitar building.
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A groundbreaking soundboard system providing a colourful and bright tone with unforced and delicate nuances.
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All Riento® Guitars are manufactured in Europe yet each guitar is checked and fine-tuned by hand in Finland.
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Green values and sustainability are important to us.
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When choosing the first guitar for a child or beginner, three common options usually come up: a classical guitar, a steel-string acoustic guitar and an electric guitar. Each of them has its place, but they feel very different in the hands and under the fingers. The best first guitar is one that fits the player, stays in tune and feels...