The 25-String Prepared Sardinian Guitar: Paolo Angeli

Paolo Angeli is an extraordinarily innovative guitarist, composer, ethnomusicologist, and instrument builder who performs on his 25-string prepared Sardinian guitar, a hybrid electro-acoustic instrument that looks like a guitar crossed with a cello, and has orchestral capabilities. Angeli’s custom creation has been fitted cross-wise and lengthwise with additional cello and drone string and has numerous other inventions attached to it, including hammers, pedals, and some propellers at variable speed. His array of electronic effects are controlled by his hands and feet. Rooted in Sardinian folk music, Angeli’s original compositions encompass Arabic music, flamenco, jazz, baroque, post-rock and more.