Everyone of us has a history, some things we've done in our life which tells who we are and where we are going. Despite a brand being young or old, the founders are the testimonials of the experience and the value you hold in your hands when buying their products.

How it started

Back in the eighties there was a young guy, Galeazzo Frudua, who attended the International School of Luthierie of Cremona and began as a luthier, opening his own repair workshop (www.fruduaguitars.com) in Imola near to Bologna town in the north of Italy, where he was building electric and semi-acoustic guitars.

Over a number of years, thanks to a mix of innovation, awsome classic look and great tone, the Frudua instruments became well known and admired in Italy where they toured and recorded with actually all the most known Italian major artists among them (known abroad) Ramazzotti, Ennio Morricone Orchestra, Laura Pausini, Pavarotti, Zucchero, Nek and many others.

Later on...

In 2003 Galeazzo Frudua began working with partner TBE on the production of a "made in Italy" line of handmade amplifiers for guitars branded under "The Valve" trademark (www.the-valve.com) which is now admired worldwide especially for their low wattage amps and combos.
In 2007 Galeazzo Frudua introduced the Tuscany line of guitars and basses.

NOT just another copy but fine collector replicas of some of the coolest vintage guitars and basses of all times which he upgraded ‘dragged them kicking and screaming’ into the 21st century for the modern guitar and bass players.

In the meantime Frudua started a new interesting project as a Guitar Making Coach, individually teaching to his students the art of making guitars (www.corsidiliuteria.it).

These days..

Upon completion of a prototyping phase, Galeazzo Frudua entrusted one of his guitar making students, Lorenzo Brogi, 3 new Frudua designed brands: Tuscany, Exlusive and Vibe amplification. All instruments are made in Asia under rigorous quality supervision, imported in Italy, set-up by Lorenzo Brogi and then distributed worldwide.

Tuscany is today start being known and distributed across several countries, the range now including more than 20 models with sufficient scope to satisfy the needs of just about any guitar player.