A Family Owned Business were everyone has A Musical Background
Nicola Sfarzo
Naples Italy - 1903
Nicloa Sfarzo
Nicloa was a true musical virtuoso! He played the mandolin, guitar, and almost any string instrument you can imagine. His passion for music has been passed down through generations, and we musicians deeply understand the special connection you have with your instrument.
When Nicola was a kid, his family moved to Isola DI San Pietro in Carloforte, Sardinia, Italy. His dad was the prison commander there, and they lived there until he decided to move to America.
At the age of 15, Nicola became a Merchant Marine and sailed to America with his Mandolin and Guitar.
When he got to America, a Customs Agent asked him what he had in his cases. He said a mandolin and a guitar. The agent asked him to play a few songs, and he did! After he played, everyone was so impressed that they welcomed him into America with open arms.
After Carloforte, Nicola headed to California to find his family and friends. There, he met his wife, Francis Ageno, also from Carloforte. They got married and settled in San Francisco.
After Carloforte, Nicola headed to California to find his family and friends. There, he met his wife, Francis Ageno, also from Carloforte. They got married and settled in San Francisco.
In the late 1950s, Nicola met Mr. Gino Pellegrini. They became friends and performed at many Bay Area events. Nicola was also a long-time member of the Aurora Mandolin Orchestra.
To honor Nicola Sfarzo’s legacy, Nicola Brand Strings was founded. Nicola Brand Strings is a family-owned business in the San Francisco Bay Area that specializes in making high-quality, handmade acoustic strings. All of their strings are made in the USA.
about Nicola Sfarzo's life's journey
"The Blind Man That Could See"
Nicola Brand Strings is named after a very special person named Nicola Sfarzo. Nicola was a talented musician who played the mandolin and guitar. He was also a hardworking family man who supported his loved ones. We’re so grateful to have this musical tribute to Nicola Sfarzo. It’s a beautiful reminder of his incredible talent and the impact he had on everyone around him. Thanks a bunch, Robert Barry, for creating this tribute. It means the world to us.
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owned and made by "musicians for musicians. . ."
CEO and musican
The following interview with our CEO, Ron Sfazo, was conducted by the NAMM Oral History. Ron’s father, Nicola, made a living and supported his family by playing stringed instruments. Both of Ron’s brothers were also involved in the music industry, as was Ron himself. This is why Nicola understands the importance of music to musicians and players, unlike other manufacturers.
sales & artist relations and drummer
“Nicola Brand Strings, Made by Musicians for Musicians” is merely a slogan. Virtually every member of Nicola Brand Strings actively engages in musical performance and contributes to the ensemble’s overall sound.
Watch Nicola's Chris Sfazo, Sales and Artist Relations person for Nicola, playing drums for the Mick Donovan Band.
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