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.

Annette Stephany

Annette Stephany

Annette Stephany www.annettestephany.com Since 2003, Annette Stephany has been dedicated to the construction of guitars and acoustic plucked instruments. After three years of training at the Mittenwald Luthier School in...

Annette Stephany

Annette Stephany www.annettestephany.com Since 2003, Annette Stephany has been dedicated to the construction of guitars and acoustic plucked instruments. After three years of training at the Mittenwald Luthier School in...

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    César Vera - 1964

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    César Vera - 1964

    6.990 €
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    Construction Year: 1964
    Construction Type: Traditional
    Top: Spruce
    Back and Sides: Brazilian rosewood (CITES certified)
    Soundboard Finish: French polish
    Body Finish: French polish
    Air Body Frequency: G sharp / A
    Weight (g): 1490
    Tuner: Fustero
    Condition: Very good
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    Friederike Linscheid - 2026 Doubletop

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    Friederike Linscheid - 2026 Doubletop

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    Luthier: Friederike Linscheid
    Construction Year: 2026
    Construction Type: Double-Top Guitars
    Top: Cedar
    Back and Sides: Indian rosewood
    Soundboard Finish: French polish
    Body Finish: French polish
    Air Body Frequency: F sharp
    Weight (g): 1640
    Tuner: Klaus Scheller
    Condition: New
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    Martin Bretscher - 2026 Flow-Cut Crossover

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    Luthier: Martin Bretscher
    Construction Year: 2026
    Top: Spruce
    Back and Sides: Ziricote
    Soundboard Finish: Uv-cured finish
    Body Finish: Uv-cured finish
    Air Body Frequency: A
    Weight (g): 1860
    Tuner: Rubner
    Condition: New
  • Simon Marty - 2026 Classical Guitar Simon Marty - 2026 Classical Guitar img-2

    Simon Marty - 2026 Classical Guitar

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    Simon Marty - 2026 Classical Guitar

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    Luthier: Simon Marty
    Construction Year: 2026
    Top: Cedar
    Back and Sides: Madagascar rosewood
    Soundboard Finish: Lacquer
    Body Finish: Lacquer
    Air Body Frequency: G / G sharp
    Weight (g): 2185
    Tuner: Gilbert
    Condition: New
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    Gerhard Oldiges - 1993

    Gerhard Oldiges - 1993

    4.990 €
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    Luthier: Gerhard Oldiges
    Construction Year: 1993
    Construction Type: Traditional
    Top: Cedar
    Back and Sides: Madagascar rosewood
    Soundboard Finish: French polish
    Body Finish: French polish
    Air Body Frequency: G sharp / A
    Weight (g): 1580
    Tuner: Der Jung
    Condition: Excellent
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    Karel Dedain - 2026 Concert No. 06

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    Luthier: Karel Dedain
    Construction Year: 2026
    Construction Type: Traditional
    Top: Cedar
    Back and Sides: Flamed Maple
    Soundboard Finish: French polish
    Body Finish: French polish
    Air Body Frequency: E / F
    Weight (g): 1420
    Tuner: Alessi
    Condition: New
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    Davide Scacchi - 2026

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    Davide Scacchi - 2026

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    Luthier: Davide Scacchi
    Construction Year: 2026
    Construction Type: Traditional
    Top: Spruce
    Back and Sides: Birdseye Maple
    Soundboard Finish: French polish
    Body Finish: French polish
    Air Body Frequency: F sharp
    Weight (g): 1240
    Tuner: Perona
    Condition: New
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    Siccas Luthiers - Halo Traditional Spruce 63 cm

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    Manufacturer: Siccas Luthiers
    Manufacturer: Siccas Luthiers
    Construction Type: Traditional
    Construction Type: Traditional
    Top: Spruce
    Back and Sides: Indian rosewood
    Soundboard Finish: Polyurethane
    Body Finish: Polyurethane
    Air Body Frequency: F / F sharp
    Weight (g): 1500
    Tuner: Der Jung
    Condition: New

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