Carlo Greco was known throughout the world as one of the premier guitar luthiers. After a long association as chief designer for Guild Guitars, Carlo joined his dear friend, Alex Carozza, in New York’s top repair shop, Alex Music, on 48th Street. Carlo created some of the world’s most-loved string instruments and had an equal reputation as a repairman of world-class guitars.
Carlo passed away on January 15 at the age of 88. He was a special person who held a special role in the history of our industry.
To view a clip from his 2005 NAMM Oral History program interview, click here: https://www.namm.org/library/oral-history/carlo-greco
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