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.

John Gilbert

John Gilbert

The Legendary Luthier: John Gilbert Introduction John Gilbert, a name synonymous with exceptional guitar craftsmanship, has left an indelible mark on the world of string instruments. Revered by musicians and...

John Gilbert

The Legendary Luthier: John Gilbert Introduction John Gilbert, a name synonymous with exceptional guitar craftsmanship, has left an indelible mark on the world of string instruments. Revered by musicians and...

Donatella Salvato

Donatella Salvato

Donatella Salvato hails from a lineage of skilled wood carvers and inlayers, with a robust background in the crafts. She earned a diploma in Graphic Arts and pursued cello studies...

Donatella Salvato

Donatella Salvato hails from a lineage of skilled wood carvers and inlayers, with a robust background in the crafts. She earned a diploma in Graphic Arts and pursued cello studies...

Jonas Anatol Schneele

Jonas Anatol Schneele

Jonas Anatol Schneele develops his instruments within the Spanish tradition, complementing it with modern elements and contemporary guitar-making techniques. His approach to sound design follows the principles of acoustic physics...

Jonas Anatol Schneele

Jonas Anatol Schneele develops his instruments within the Spanish tradition, complementing it with modern elements and contemporary guitar-making techniques. His approach to sound design follows the principles of acoustic physics...

Thomas Friedrich

Thomas Friedrich

Thomas Friedrich completed his training at the violin-making school in Mittenwald in 2007. He subsequently gained extensive experience in new guitar construction and repair work before receiving his master craftsman’s...

Thomas Friedrich

Thomas Friedrich completed his training at the violin-making school in Mittenwald in 2007. He subsequently gained extensive experience in new guitar construction and repair work before receiving his master craftsman’s...

Sebastian Stenzel

Sebastian Stenzel

From a luthier’s notes: Sustain and the classical guitar Under the deliberately expansive title “Sustain, or the metaphysical position of the classical guitar in organology”, the author reflects on one...

Sebastian Stenzel

From a luthier’s notes: Sustain and the classical guitar Under the deliberately expansive title “Sustain, or the metaphysical position of the classical guitar in organology”, the author reflects on one...

Marco Lijoi

Marco Lijoi

Marco Lijoi entered the world of music at the age of four through the Suzuki method and the classical guitar. After graduating from a classical high school and completing one...

Marco Lijoi

Marco Lijoi entered the world of music at the age of four through the Suzuki method and the classical guitar. After graduating from a classical high school and completing one...

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    Construction Year: 2001
    Construction Type: Traditional
    Top: Spruce
    Back and Sides: Indian rosewood
    Soundboard Finish: French polish
    Body Finish: French polish
    Air Body Frequency: G sharp / A
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    Construction Year: 2018
    Construction Type: Traditional
    Top: Cedar
    Back and Sides: African rosewood
    Soundboard Finish: French polish
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    Air Body Frequency: G sharp
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    Construction Year: 2022
    Construction Type: Traditional
    Top: Spruce
    Back and Sides: Flamed Maple
    Soundboard Finish: French polish
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    Construction Year: 2019
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    Top: Spruce
    Back and Sides: Indian rosewood
    Soundboard Finish: French polish
    Body Finish: French polish
    Air Body Frequency: F / F sharp
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