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.

Thomas Ochs

Thomas Ochs

www.ochs-gitarrenbau.de Workshop Since September 2004 he has been working in his own workshop in Kemmern near the World Heritage City of Bamberg in Upper Franconia. As a master guitar maker,...

Thomas Ochs

www.ochs-gitarrenbau.de Workshop Since September 2004 he has been working in his own workshop in Kemmern near the World Heritage City of Bamberg in Upper Franconia. As a master guitar maker,...

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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  • Pedro Maldonado - 1994 1a Flamenca Blanca 66 cm Pedro Maldonado - 1994 1a Flamenca Blanca 66 cm img-2

    Pedro Maldonado - 1994 1a Flamenca Blanca 66 cm

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    Pedro Maldonado - 1994 1a Flamenca Blanca 66 cm

    2.990 €
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    Construction Year: 1994
    Construction Type: Flamenco
    Construction Type: Traditional
    Top: Spruce
    Back and Sides: Cypress
    Soundboard Finish: French polish
    Body Finish: French polish
    Air Body Frequency: F sharp / G
    Weight (g): 1430
    Tuner: Ping Well
    Condition: Very good
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    Kim Lissarrague - 2013 No. 188

    Kim Lissarrague - 2013 No. 188

    8.590 €
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    Luthier: Kim Lissarrague
    Construction Year: 2013
    Construction Type: Lattice
    Top: Cedar
    Back and Sides: Madagascar rosewood
    Soundboard Finish: Wax
    Body Finish: Lacquer
    Air Body Frequency: F sharp / G
    Tuner: Gilbert
    Condition: Very good
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    Luca Santambrogio - 2026 Romanillos

    Luca Santambrogio - 2026 Romanillos

    6.490 €
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    Luthier: Luca Santambrogio
    Construction Year: 2026
    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): 1450
    Tuner: Alessi
    Condition: New
  • Alessandro Perciaccante - 2026 No. 22 64 cm Alessandro Perciaccante - 2026 No. 22 64 cm img-2

    Alessandro Perciaccante - 2026 No. 22 64 cm

    Alessandro Perciaccante - 2026 No. 22 64 cm

    5.490 €
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    Luthier: Alessandro Perciaccante
    Construction Year: 2026
    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): 1550
    Tuner: Kraken
    Condition: New
  • Armin Hanika - New Century Doubletop Armin Hanika - New Century Doubletop img-2

    Armin Hanika - New Century Doubletop

    Armin Hanika - New Century Doubletop

    6.190 € 7.100 €
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    Manufacturer: Armin Hanika
    Construction Type: Double-Top Guitars
    Top: Cedar
    Back and Sides: Indian rosewood
    Soundboard Finish: Wax
    Body Finish: Uv-cured finish
    Air Body Frequency: G
    Tuner: Alessi
    Condition: New
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    Armin Hanika - HE Torres Cedar

    Armin Hanika - HE Torres Cedar

    4.699 € 5.100 €
    Save: 401 €
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    Manufacturer: Armin Hanika
    Construction Type: Traditional
    Top: Spruce
    Back and Sides: Ziricote
    Soundboard Finish: French polish
    Body Finish: Uv-cured finish
    Tuner: Alessi
    Condition: New
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    Giovanni Tacchi - 2020 Friederich No. 22

    Giovanni Tacchi - 2020 Friederich No. 22

    Price on request
    Luthier: Giovanni Tacchi
    Construction Year: 2020
    Construction Type: Traditional
    Top: Spruce
    Back and Sides: Indian rosewood
    Soundboard Finish: French polish
    Body Finish: French polish
    Air Body Frequency: F / F sharp
    Weight (g): 1735
    Tuner: Alessi
    Condition: Excellent
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    Hideo Sato - 2026 Special

    Hideo Sato - 2026 Special

    12.990 €
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    Luthier: Hideo Sato
    Construction Year: 2026
    Construction Type: Traditional
    Top: Spruce
    Back and Sides: Madagascar rosewood
    Soundboard Finish: French polish
    Body Finish: French polish
    Air Body Frequency: F sharp / G
    Weight (g): 1575
    Tuner: Pagos
    Condition: New

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