Swiss luthier Claudio Meneghelli studied classical guitar and worked as a guitarist and teacher, before eventually making his own guitar with the advice of a local guitar maker. From 2001 to 2004 he attended Jose Romanillos' guitar making classes in Spain. In 2002 he established his own workshop in Geuensee, Switzerland.

Source: Claudio Meneghelli website (9 April 2018)