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.

Kenny Hill

Kenny Hill

www.hillguitar.com Kenny Hill is one of the most accomplished and versatile classical guitar makers active today. He is recognized internationally as a skilled luthier, player, teacher and innovator. His work...

Kenny Hill

www.hillguitar.com Kenny Hill is one of the most accomplished and versatile classical guitar makers active today. He is recognized internationally as a skilled luthier, player, teacher and innovator. His work...

Jim Redgate

Jim Redgate

Jim Redgate – Australian Luthier Jim Redgate was born in London in 1963 and moved to Australia with his family in 1966. Influenced early on by his father, who was...

Jim Redgate

Jim Redgate – Australian Luthier Jim Redgate was born in London in 1963 and moved to Australia with his family in 1966. Influenced early on by his father, who was...

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...

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  • Lorenzo Frignani - 2026 Classical Guitar No. 275 Lorenzo Frignani - 2026 Classical Guitar No. 275 img-2

    Lorenzo Frignani - 2026 Classical Guitar No. 275

    Lorenzo Frignani - 2026 Classical Guitar No. 275

    13.990 €
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    Luthier: Lorenzo Frignani
    Construction Year: 2026
    Top: Cedar
    Back and Sides: Indian rosewood
    Soundboard Finish: French polish
    Body Finish: French polish
    Air Body Frequency: F
    Weight (g): 1505
    Tuner: Alessi
    Condition: New
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    Dragan Neshic - 2026 Especial No. 3

    Dragan Neshic - 2026 Especial No. 3

    7.490 €
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    Construction Year: 2026
    Construction Type: Double-Top Guitars
    Top: Spruce
    Back and Sides: Madagascar rosewood
    Soundboard Finish: French polish
    Body Finish: French polish
    Air Body Frequency: G / G sharp
    Weight (g): 1680
    Tuner: Gotoh
    Condition: New
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    Oren Myers - 2026 No. 149

    Oren Myers - 2026 No. 149

    8.990 €
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    Luthier: Oren Myers
    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
    Weight (g): 1450
    Tuner: Alessi
    Condition: New
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    Francisco Gil Romero - 2026

    Francisco Gil Romero - 2026

    4.990 €
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    Luthier: Francisco Gil Romero
    Construction Year: 2026
    Construction Type: Traditional
    Top: Cedar
    Back and Sides: Madagascar rosewood
    Soundboard Finish: French polish
    Body Finish: French polish
    Air Body Frequency: G
    Weight (g): 1470
    Tuner: Aparicio
    Condition: New
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    Hans and Alexander Herb - 2003 Concert

    Hans and Alexander Herb - 2003 Concert

    3.990 €
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    Luthier: Hans-Hermann Herb
    Construction Year: 2003
    Top: Spruce
    Back and Sides: Indian rosewood
    Soundboard Finish: French polish
    Body Finish: French polish
    Air Body Frequency: A
    Weight (g): 1445
    Tuner: Rubner
    Condition: Excellent
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    Giorgio Amorella - 2026 "La Gentile"

    Giorgio Amorella - 2026 "La Gentile"

    4.490 €
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    Construction Year: 2026
    Construction Type: Traditional
    Top: Spruce
    Back and Sides: Walnut
    Soundboard Finish: French polish
    Body Finish: French polish
    Air Body Frequency: G sharp / A
    Weight (g): 1565
    Tuner: Perona
    Condition: New
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    Erez Matzrafi - 2026 "Thucea"

    Erez Matzrafi - 2026 "Thucea"

    5.890 €
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    Construction Year: 2026
    Top: Spruce / Cedar
    Back and Sides: Cypress
    Soundboard Finish: French polish
    Body Finish: French polish
    Air Body Frequency: G sharp
    Weight (g): 1630
    Tuner: Alessi
    Condition: New
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    Kevin Aram - 2026 Torres "Dua"

    Kevin Aram - 2026 Torres "Dua"

    8.990 €
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    Luthier: Kevin Aram
    Construction Year: 2026
    Construction Type: Traditional
    Top: Spruce
    Back and Sides: Indian rosewood
    Soundboard Finish: Oil
    Body Finish: Oil
    Air Body Frequency: G
    Weight (g): 1310
    Tuner: Kris Barnett
    Condition: New

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