Luthiers from Around the World

The modern French name for luthier goes back to lute making. In the German-speaking world, the makers of stringed instruments were called violin makers, as violin was the generic term for various stringed instruments. However, violin makers also occasionally made plucked instruments such as lutes, mandolins, harps, guitars and hurdy-gurdies. Clear demarcations between the instrument makers were created later and regionally by professional associations. The craft of luthiers is usually divided into two main categories: Makers of stringed instruments that are plucked or bowed, and makers of stringed instruments that are bowed. Since stringed instruments require a bow, there is a sub-type in the second category known as a bow maker or archetier. Two important luthiers of the early 19th century who are associated with the development of the modern classical guitar are Louis Panormo and Georg Staufer. Antonio Torres Jurado is credited with developing the shape of the classical guitar that is still in use today. Christian Frederick Martin from Germany developed a form that evolved into the modern steel-stringed acoustic guitar.

Zbigniew Gnatek: Sydney Luthier Bridging European Tradition and Australian Innovation

Zbigniew Gnatek: Sydney Luthier Bridging Europe...

Zbigniew Gnatek occupies a rare position in the world of contemporary classical guitar making: a Polish-born, Sydney-based luthier who has spent nearly three decades synthesising the refined aesthetic sensibility of...

Zbigniew Gnatek: Sydney Luthier Bridging Europe...

Zbigniew Gnatek occupies a rare position in the world of contemporary classical guitar making: a Polish-born, Sydney-based luthier who has spent nearly three decades synthesising the refined aesthetic sensibility of...

Otto Rauch: German Master Luthier and Double-Top Pioneer

Otto Rauch: German Master Luthier and Double-To...

Otto Rauch occupies a singular place among contemporary classical guitar makers. Working quietly from the small town of Obermoschel in the Rhineland-Palatinate region of Germany, he has spent more than...

Otto Rauch: German Master Luthier and Double-To...

Otto Rauch occupies a singular place among contemporary classical guitar makers. Working quietly from the small town of Obermoschel in the Rhineland-Palatinate region of Germany, he has spent more than...

Oreste Lohs: A Young Voice in Italian Classical Guitar Making

Oreste Lohs: A Young Voice in Italian Classical...

Among the new generation of classical guitar makers emerging from northern Italy, Oreste Lohs stands out as a builder of rare seriousness and sensitivity. Working from his small artisan studio...

Oreste Lohs: A Young Voice in Italian Classical...

Among the new generation of classical guitar makers emerging from northern Italy, Oreste Lohs stands out as a builder of rare seriousness and sensitivity. Working from his small artisan studio...

Leonardo de Gregorio – Roman Tradition Meets Modern Mastery

Leonardo de Gregorio – Roman Tradition Meets Mo...

Leonardo de Gregorio – Roman Tradition Meets Modern Mastery Leonardo de Gregorio occupies a quietly exceptional place in contemporary classical guitar making. Born in Rome on 27 February 1977, he...

Leonardo de Gregorio – Roman Tradition Meets Mo...

Leonardo de Gregorio – Roman Tradition Meets Modern Mastery Leonardo de Gregorio occupies a quietly exceptional place in contemporary classical guitar making. Born in Rome on 27 February 1977, he...

Luca Santambrogio – Young Italian Luthier Rooted in Spanish Tradition

Luca Santambrogio – Young Italian Luthier Roote...

Luca Santambrogio – A New Voice from the Brianza Tradition Among the emerging generation of European classical guitar makers, Luca Santambrogio stands out as a craftsman of rare focus and...

Luca Santambrogio – Young Italian Luthier Roote...

Luca Santambrogio – A New Voice from the Brianza Tradition Among the emerging generation of European classical guitar makers, Luca Santambrogio stands out as a craftsman of rare focus and...

Chai Di – Beijing Luthier and Lattice Guitar Innovator

Chai Di – Beijing Luthier and Lattice Guitar In...

Chai Di – Beijing Luthier and Lattice Guitar Innovator Chai Di is one of the most intriguing voices to emerge from contemporary classical guitar making in China. Based in Beijing,...

Chai Di – Beijing Luthier and Lattice Guitar In...

Chai Di – Beijing Luthier and Lattice Guitar Innovator Chai Di is one of the most intriguing voices to emerge from contemporary classical guitar making in China. Based in Beijing,...

Anže Lopatič – Slovenian Luthier Bridging Science and Sound

Anže Lopatič – Slovenian Luthier Bridging Scien...

Anže Lopatič – Slovenian Luthier Bridging Science and Sound Among the new generation of classical guitar makers emerging across Europe, Anže Lopatič stands out for the clarity of his thinking...

Anže Lopatič – Slovenian Luthier Bridging Scien...

Anže Lopatič – Slovenian Luthier Bridging Science and Sound Among the new generation of classical guitar makers emerging across Europe, Anže Lopatič stands out for the clarity of his thinking...

Bogusław Teryks: Master of the Double-Top Classical Guitar

Bogusław Teryks: Master of the Double-Top Class...

Bogusław Teryks occupies a singular position in the world of contemporary classical guitar making. A Polish luthier who has worked from Mainz, Germany since the mid-1980s, he is one of...

Bogusław Teryks: Master of the Double-Top Class...

Bogusław Teryks occupies a singular position in the world of contemporary classical guitar making. A Polish luthier who has worked from Mainz, Germany since the mid-1980s, he is one of...

Michele Della Giustina: Italian Master Luthier

Michele Della Giustina: Italian Master Luthier

Michele Della Giustina is one of Italy's most quietly distinguished classical guitar makers — a craftsman who has spent more than three decades refining an approach that draws equally from...

Michele Della Giustina: Italian Master Luthier

Michele Della Giustina is one of Italy's most quietly distinguished classical guitar makers — a craftsman who has spent more than three decades refining an approach that draws equally from...

Walter Vogt: A Visionary German Luthier

Walter Vogt: A Visionary German Luthier

Walter Vogt (1936–1990) stands among the most respected and visionary classical guitar makers Germany has ever produced. Working within a tradition that stretches back centuries across the German-speaking world, Vogt...

Walter Vogt: A Visionary German Luthier

Walter Vogt (1936–1990) stands among the most respected and visionary classical guitar makers Germany has ever produced. Working within a tradition that stretches back centuries across the German-speaking world, Vogt...

Johan Sarens: Belgian Luthier and Master of the Classical Guitar

Johan Sarens: Belgian Luthier and Master of the...

Johan Sarens is one of Belgium's most respected classical guitar makers, working from his atelier in Mechelen with a philosophy rooted equally in musical sensitivity and the exacting craft of...

Johan Sarens: Belgian Luthier and Master of the...

Johan Sarens is one of Belgium's most respected classical guitar makers, working from his atelier in Mechelen with a philosophy rooted equally in musical sensitivity and the exacting craft of...

Yan Lei: Chinese Luthier and Double-Top Innovator

Yan Lei: Chinese Luthier and Double-Top Innovator

Yan Lei is one of the most compelling voices to emerge from China's growing classical guitar-making scene. Based in Tianjin, he has built a reputation in a remarkably short time...

Yan Lei: Chinese Luthier and Double-Top Innovator

Yan Lei is one of the most compelling voices to emerge from China's growing classical guitar-making scene. Based in Tianjin, he has built a reputation in a remarkably short time...

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    Yunah Park - 2024 Concierto

    Yunah Park - 2024 Concierto

    6.290 €
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    Luthier: Yunah Park
    Construction Year: 2024
    Construction Type: Traditional
    Top: Spruce
    Back and Sides: Indian rosewood
    Soundboard Finish: French polish
    Body Finish: French polish
    Air Body Frequency: F sharp / G
    Weight (g): 1593
    Tuner: Alessi
    Condition: Excellent
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    Alhambra - 2026 José María Vilaplana NT-2 No. 263

    9.490 €
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    Manufacturer: Alhambra
    Construction Year: 2026
    Construction Type: Traditional
    Top: Cedar
    Back and Sides: Indian rosewood
    Soundboard Finish: French polish
    Body Finish: Polyurethane
    Air Body Frequency: G sharp
    Weight (g): 1940
    Tuner: Schaller
    Condition: New
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    Jake P. Fuller - 2026 No. 137

    Jake P. Fuller - 2026 No. 137

    6.990 €
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    Luthier: Jake P. Fuller
    Construction Year: 2026
    Construction Type: Traditional
    Top: Spruce
    Back and Sides: Indian rosewood
    Soundboard Finish: French polish
    Body Finish: French polish
    Air Body Frequency: G / G sharp
    Weight (g): 1305
    Tuner: Alessi
    Condition: New
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    Florian Brandstätter - 2023 "Stauffer"

    Florian Brandstätter - 2023 "Stauffer"

    4.990 €
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    Construction Year: 2023
    Construction Type: Traditional
    Top: Spruce
    Back and Sides: Quilted Maple
    Soundboard Finish: Oil
    Body Finish: Oil
    Air Body Frequency: D / D sharp
    Weight (g): 1195
    Tuner: Pegs
    Condition: New
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    Kim Lissarrague - 2026 No. 468

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    Kim Lissarrague - 2026 No. 468

    11.990 €
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    Luthier: Kim Lissarrague
    Construction Year: 2026
    Construction Type: Lattice
    Top: Cedar
    Back and Sides: Ziricote
    Soundboard Finish: Lacquer
    Body Finish: Lacquer
    Air Body Frequency: F sharp / G
    Weight (g): 2510
    Tuner: Rodgers
    Condition: New
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    Ignacio Fleta - 1964 No. 339

    Ignacio Fleta - 1964 No. 339

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    Luthier: Ignacio Fleta
    Construction Year: 1964
    Construction Type: Traditional
    Top: Spruce
    Back and Sides: Indian rosewood
    Soundboard Finish: Nitrocellulose
    Body Finish: Nitrocellulose
    Air Body Frequency: A / A sharp
    Weight (g): 1815
    Tuner: Fustero
    Condition: Excellent
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    Armin Hanika - 8 Pro

    Armin Hanika - 8 Pro

    2.290 € 2.730 €
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    Manufacturer: Armin Hanika
    Construction Type: Traditional
    Top: Spruce
    Back and Sides: Indian rosewood
    Soundboard Finish: Polyurethane
    Body Finish: Polyurethane
    Air Body Frequency: G / G sharp
    Tuner: Rubner
    Condition: New
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    Armin Hanika - HE Doubletop Option 640/51

    Armin Hanika - HE Doubletop Option 640/51

    5.590 € 6.400 €
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    Manufacturer: Armin Hanika
    Construction Type: Double-Top Guitars
    Top: Cedar
    Back and Sides: Ziricote
    Soundboard Finish: French polish
    Body Finish: Uv-cured finish
    Tuner: Alessi
    Condition: New

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