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.

Ramin Fallah – Master Luthier from Istanbul

Ramin Fallah – Master Luthier from Istanbul

Ramin Fallah – A Voice Between Two Worlds Ramin Fallah is one of the most compelling voices in contemporary classical guitar making — an Iranian-born luthier based in Istanbul whose...

Ramin Fallah – Master Luthier from Istanbul

Ramin Fallah – A Voice Between Two Worlds Ramin Fallah is one of the most compelling voices in contemporary classical guitar making — an Iranian-born luthier based in Istanbul whose...

Andreas & Solveig Kirschner: Masters of the Double-Top Classical Guitar

Andreas & Solveig Kirschner: Masters of the Dou...

Among the most admired classical guitar makers working in Germany today, Andreas and Solveig Kirschner have built a reputation that extends well beyond their workshop in Niedenstein. Their instruments —...

Andreas & Solveig Kirschner: Masters of the Dou...

Among the most admired classical guitar makers working in Germany today, Andreas and Solveig Kirschner have built a reputation that extends well beyond their workshop in Niedenstein. Their instruments —...

Lisa Weinzierl – Bavarian Master Luthier of the Classical Guitar

Lisa Weinzierl – Bavarian Master Luthier of the...

Lisa Weinzierl – A Bavarian Voice in the World of Classical Guitar Making Lisa Weinzierl is one of the most distinctive voices to emerge from the German guitar-making tradition in...

Lisa Weinzierl – Bavarian Master Luthier of the...

Lisa Weinzierl – A Bavarian Voice in the World of Classical Guitar Making Lisa Weinzierl is one of the most distinctive voices to emerge from the German guitar-making tradition in...

Greg Smallman – The Australian Luthier Who Redefined the Concert Guitar

Greg Smallman – The Australian Luthier Who Rede...

Greg Smallman – The Australian Luthier Who Redefined the Concert Guitar Greg Smallman is widely regarded as the most influential classical guitar maker of the late twentieth century — a...

Greg Smallman – The Australian Luthier Who Rede...

Greg Smallman – The Australian Luthier Who Redefined the Concert Guitar Greg Smallman is widely regarded as the most influential classical guitar maker of the late twentieth century — a...

Max Cuker – Lithuanian Luthier Bridging Tradition and Modern Innovation

Max Cuker – Lithuanian Luthier Bridging Traditi...

Max Cuker – Lithuanian Luthier Bridging Tradition and Modern Innovation Among the generation of contemporary classical guitar makers who emerged from Eastern Europe after the turn of the millennium, Max...

Max Cuker – Lithuanian Luthier Bridging Traditi...

Max Cuker – Lithuanian Luthier Bridging Tradition and Modern Innovation Among the generation of contemporary classical guitar makers who emerged from Eastern Europe after the turn of the millennium, Max...

Masaki Sakurai – Master Luthier and Guardian of the Kohno Legacy

Masaki Sakurai – Master Luthier and Guardian of...

Masaki Sakurai – Master Luthier and Guardian of the Kohno Legacy Masaki Sakurai (1944–2025) stands as one of the most significant classical guitar makers to emerge from Japan, carrying forward...

Masaki Sakurai – Master Luthier and Guardian of...

Masaki Sakurai – Master Luthier and Guardian of the Kohno Legacy Masaki Sakurai (1944–2025) stands as one of the most significant classical guitar makers to emerge from Japan, carrying forward...

Luca Pollastro – Italian Master Luthier from Galliate

Luca Pollastro – Italian Master Luthier from Ga...

Luca Pollastro – A New Voice in Italian Classical Guitar Making Luca Pollastro is one of the most compelling young voices in Italian classical guitar making today. Born in 1994...

Luca Pollastro – Italian Master Luthier from Ga...

Luca Pollastro – A New Voice in Italian Classical Guitar Making Luca Pollastro is one of the most compelling young voices in Italian classical guitar making today. Born in 1994...

Nils Schebesta – A New Voice in German Classical Guitar Making

Nils Schebesta – A New Voice in German Classica...

Nils Schebesta – A New Voice in German Classical Guitar Making Among the most compelling figures to emerge from the current generation of European luthiers, Nils Schebesta has built a...

Nils Schebesta – A New Voice in German Classica...

Nils Schebesta – A New Voice in German Classical Guitar Making Among the most compelling figures to emerge from the current generation of European luthiers, Nils Schebesta has built a...

Sebastiano Fracasso – Italian Luthier from the Veneto

Sebastiano Fracasso – Italian Luthier from the ...

Sebastiano Fracasso – Italian Luthier from the Veneto Sebastiano Fracasso is one of the most compelling voices to emerge from Italy's contemporary classical guitar-making scene. Working from his workshop in...

Sebastiano Fracasso – Italian Luthier from the ...

Sebastiano Fracasso – Italian Luthier from the Veneto Sebastiano Fracasso is one of the most compelling voices to emerge from Italy's contemporary classical guitar-making scene. Working from his workshop in...

Stephan Connor – American Luthier and Pioneer of the Sound Portal

Stephan Connor – American Luthier and Pioneer o...

Stephan Connor – American Luthier and Pioneer of the Sound Portal Stephan Connor is one of the most distinctive voices in contemporary classical guitar making. Working from his workshop on...

Stephan Connor – American Luthier and Pioneer o...

Stephan Connor – American Luthier and Pioneer of the Sound Portal Stephan Connor is one of the most distinctive voices in contemporary classical guitar making. Working from his workshop on...

Fritz Ober – A German Master of the Torres-Hauser Tradition

Fritz Ober – A German Master of the Torres-Haus...

Fritz Ober – A German Master of the Torres-Hauser Tradition Fritz Ober (1955–2020) stands among the finest classical guitar makers Germany has produced in the modern era. Working from his...

Fritz Ober – A German Master of the Torres-Haus...

Fritz Ober – A German Master of the Torres-Hauser Tradition Fritz Ober (1955–2020) stands among the finest classical guitar makers Germany has produced in the modern era. Working from his...

Armin Hanika – A Legacy of German Classical Guitar Making

Armin Hanika – A Legacy of German Classical Gui...

Armin Hanika – A Legacy of German Classical Guitar Making Few luthiers embody the continuity of a craft tradition as naturally as Armin Hanika. Born into a family of instrument...

Armin Hanika – A Legacy of German Classical Gui...

Armin Hanika – A Legacy of German Classical Guitar Making Few luthiers embody the continuity of a craft tradition as naturally as Armin Hanika. Born into a family of instrument...

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    Vicente Carrillo - 7-String "Yamandu Costa"

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    Vicente Carrillo - 7-String "Yamandu Costa"

    4.990 €
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    Luthier: Vicente Carrillo
    Construction Year: 2026
    Construction Type: Traditional
    Top: Cedar
    Back and Sides: Indian rosewood
    Soundboard Finish: Nitrocellulose
    Body Finish: Nitrocellulose
    Weight (g): 1750
    Tuner: Der Jung
    Condition: Very good
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    Francisco Barba - 2025 Flamenco No. 07

    Francisco Barba - 2025 Flamenco No. 07

    13.490 €
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    Luthier: Francisco Barba
    Construction Year: 2025
    Construction Type: Flamenco
    Top: Spruce
    Back and Sides: Cypress
    Soundboard Finish: French polish
    Body Finish: French polish
    Air Body Frequency: F sharp / G
    Weight (g): 1445
    Tuner: Gotoh
    Condition: Mint
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    Toby Rzepka - 2024 Lattice No. 102 64 cm

    Toby Rzepka - 2024 Lattice No. 102 64 cm

    5.490 €
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    Luthier: Toby Rzepka
    Construction Year: 2024
    Construction Type: Lattice
    Top: Cedar
    Back and Sides: Indian rosewood
    Soundboard Finish: French polish
    Body Finish: French polish
    Air Body Frequency: G
    Weight (g): 1550
    Tuner: Gotoh
    Condition: Excellent
  • Adrian Neher - 2026 No. 19 Circé Adrian Neher - 2026 No. 19 Circé img-2

    Adrian Neher - 2026 No. 19 Circé

    Adrian Neher - 2026 No. 19 Circé

    5.790 €
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    Construction Year: 2026
    Construction Type: Traditional
    Top: Spruce
    Back and Sides: Cherry
    Soundboard Finish: French polish
    Body Finish: French polish
    Air Body Frequency: F sharp / G
    Weight (g): 1590
    Tuner: Kris Barnett
    Condition: New
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    Gary Southwell - 2005 No. 220

    Gary Southwell - 2005 No. 220

    9.190 €
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    Luthier: Gary Southwell
    Construction Year: 2005
    Construction Type: Traditional
    Top: Spruce
    Back and Sides: Flamed Maple
    Soundboard Finish: French polish
    Body Finish: French polish
    Air Body Frequency: G
    Weight (g): 1385
    Tuner: Rodgers
    Condition: Very good
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    Michele Della Giustina - 2026 No. 445 Double-Top

    Michele Della Giustina - 2026 No. 445 Double-Top

    8.990 €
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    Luthier: Michele Della Giustina
    Construction Year: 2026
    Construction Type: Double-Top Guitars
    Top: Cedar
    Back and Sides: Madagascar rosewood
    Soundboard Finish: French polish
    Body Finish: French polish
    Air Body Frequency: F sharp / G
    Weight (g): 1570
    Tuner: Pagos
    Condition: New
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    Mirko Migliorini - 2026

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    Mirko Migliorini - 2026

    9.990 €
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    Luthier: Mirko Migliorini
    Construction Year: 2026
    Construction Type: Double-Top Guitars
    Top: Spruce
    Back and Sides: Indian rosewood
    Soundboard Finish: Wax
    Body Finish: Nitrocellulose
    Air Body Frequency: F sharp / G
    Weight (g): 1535
    Tuner: Alessi
    Condition: New
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    Armin Hanika - 1a DTL

    Armin Hanika - 1a DTL

    10.490 €
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    Manufacturer: Armin Hanika
    Top: Cedar
    Back and Sides: African blackwood
    Soundboard Finish: French polish
    Body Finish: Lacquer
    Air Body Frequency: F sharp / G
    Tuner: Klaus Scheller
    Condition: New

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