Dogal
Dogal
Also known as: Dogal Strings, Dogal Corde Armoniche
UnclaimedDogal is a Venice-based manufacturer of musical instrument strings, founded in 1950 by Luigi Cella under the name Dogal Corde Armoniche — a name that nods to the historic doges of Venice. The company traces its roots to the Brocco family, who began producing strings in the Veneto region after World War II in response to a postwar shortage of bowed instrument strings. Production remains based at...
Dogal is a Venice-based manufacturer of musical instrument strings, founded in 1950 by Luigi Cella under the name Dogal Corde Armoniche — a name that nods to the historic doges of Venice. The company traces its roots to the Brocco family, who began producing strings in the Veneto region after World War II in response to a postwar shortage of bowed instrument strings. Production remains based at the company's workshops in Venice, where strings are handmade by skilled artisans.
The brand makes strings for a broad range of instruments, including classical instruments (violin, viola, cello, double bass, lute), modern fretted instruments (electric, acoustic, and classical guitar, electric bass), and ethnic instruments such as bouzouki, sitar, banjo, ukulele, and charango. Materials span carbon steel, pure nickel, and Kevlar-infused nylon, among others. Notable bass-side products include the Hellborg Stranded Core signature line, developed in collaboration with Swedish bassist Jonas Hellborg, and the Jaco System set. Other recognizable lines include CarbonSteel and Vintage Nickel.
Dogal has cultivated a niche reputation among players seeking handmade, Italian-crafted strings as an alternative to the dominant American and German makers. Endorsing artists listed by the company include guitarists Matteo Mancuso and Vanny Tonon, and bassist Alex Lofoco.
Dogal has 3 products cataloged on Equipboard, including Strings.
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