Musician playing a Mankato guitar in the tropical mangrove.

About Us

Mankato Guitars is a family-run workshop in Curitiba, Brazil, led by Rosanne Machado and Raysa Fontana. We craft one-of-a-kind instruments with nostalgic vintage character, modern techniques and refined playability. Each instrument draws inspiration from art, nature and Brazil’s rich landscapes.

Our limited, handmade production embraces upcycled and responsibly sourced woods, ensuring each instrument is environmentally conscious and truly one-of-a-kind, just like you.

Vintage aesthetics, modern structure.

Crafted with the finest Brazilian woods.
A respectful, legalized, and sustainable approach, emphasizing reuse whenever possible.

Stainless Steel Frets and
Spokewheel Truss Rod,
Built to Last.

Custom Pickups
Crafted with the finest components.

Artists and Iniciatives

We proudly support!

Monica Agena feat. Mankato Guitars.
Mankato Endorseé

Guitarist, Producer
(Moxine/ Natiruts/ Emicida/ Fernanda Takai/ Céu/ Rael and Many Cool Artists)

Mankato Rock Camp shortscale guitars.
Iniciative

Special models were developed for this wonderful project.

AJ with Jetpacks and her custom Mankato Scout Guitar.
Mankato Ambassador

Pedal enthusiast, demo artist and space explorer.

Ricardo Briski/Plinio Studio feat. Mankato Birdy
Mankato Ambassador

Producer/Musician

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Mankato Ambassador

Diogo Zotto is our go to Guitar Nerd.

Mulamba feat. Mankato Guitars.
Mankato Endorseés

Musicians Erica Silva e Naira Debértolis.

Partner

Hardware Excellence