What is "giannini"

Giannini is a traditional fine musical instruments maker in Brazil.

The company was founded in 1900 by Tranquillo Giannini, an Italian immigrant with luthier talents. Their first industrial plant was located at Av. Sao Joao in the city of São Paulo.

Today, Giannini's plant is located at Salto, a city in the state of São Paulo (not far from the capital). They currently produce nylon and steel stringed guitars, craviola, viola caipira, cavaquinho, mandolin, violins, electric guitars and basses and some accessories such as guitar tuners and guitar strings.

Giannini is a surname of Italian origin. The name refers to:

• Adriano Giannini (born 1971), Italian actor
• Amadeo Giannini (1870–1949), Italian-American banker; founder of Bank of America
• Dusolina Giannini (1902–1986), Italian-American opera soprano
• Ettore Giannini (1912–1990), Italian screenwriter and film director
• Frida Giannini (born 1972), Italian fashion designer
• Giancarlo Giannini (born 1942), Italian actor
• Giuseppe Giannini (born 1964), Italian professional football player
• Joe Giannini (1888–1942), American professional baseball player
• John Giannini (contemporary), American college basketball coach
• Stefania Giannini (born 1960), current Italian Minister of Education, Universities and Research
• Vittorio Giannini (1903–1966), American composer