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.

So Kimishima – Heir to Japan's Greatest Guitar-Making Dynasty

So Kimishima – Heir to Japan's Greatest Guitar-...

So Kimishima – Heir to Japan's Greatest Guitar-Making Dynasty So Kimishima occupies a singular position in contemporary classical guitar making: as the grandson of Masaru Kohno — the most celebrated...

So Kimishima – Heir to Japan's Greatest Guitar-...

So Kimishima – Heir to Japan's Greatest Guitar-Making Dynasty So Kimishima occupies a singular position in contemporary classical guitar making: as the grandson of Masaru Kohno — the most celebrated...

David Rubio – The Englishman Who Transformed Classical Guitar Making

David Rubio – The Englishman Who Transformed Cl...

David Rubio – The Englishman Who Transformed Classical Guitar Making David Rubio (1934–2000) is one of the most remarkable figures in the history of the classical guitar — a self-taught...

David Rubio – The Englishman Who Transformed Cl...

David Rubio – The Englishman Who Transformed Classical Guitar Making David Rubio (1934–2000) is one of the most remarkable figures in the history of the classical guitar — a self-taught...

Domingo Esteso – Master of the Madrid Flamenco Guitar

Domingo Esteso – Master of the Madrid Flamenco ...

Domingo Esteso – Master of the Madrid Flamenco Guitar Domingo Esteso (1882–1937) stands as one of the defining figures of the Madrid guitar-making tradition, a craftsman whose instruments achieved a...

Domingo Esteso – Master of the Madrid Flamenco ...

Domingo Esteso – Master of the Madrid Flamenco Guitar Domingo Esteso (1882–1937) stands as one of the defining figures of the Madrid guitar-making tradition, a craftsman whose instruments achieved a...

Nicolas Lamoureux – French Luthier in the Grand Tradition

Nicolas Lamoureux – French Luthier in the Grand...

Nicolas Lamoureux – French Luthier in the Grand Tradition Nicolas Lamoureux is one of the most compelling voices to emerge from the French classical guitar making tradition in recent years....

Nicolas Lamoureux – French Luthier in the Grand...

Nicolas Lamoureux – French Luthier in the Grand Tradition Nicolas Lamoureux is one of the most compelling voices to emerge from the French classical guitar making tradition in recent years....

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...

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    Antonio Marin Montero - 2011 Flamenca No. 670

    Antonio Marin Montero - 2011 Flamenca No. 670

    7.490 €
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    Luthier: Antonio Marin Montero
    Construction Year: 2011
    Construction Type: Traditional
    Top: Spruce
    Back and Sides: Cocobolo
    Soundboard Finish: French polish
    Body Finish: French polish
    Air Body Frequency: G
    Weight (g): 1510
    Tuner: Sloane
    Condition: Excellent
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    Jialan Chen - 2026 Coclea Thucea "Fibonacci"

    Jialan Chen - 2026 Coclea Thucea "Fibonacci"

    9.990 €
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    Luthier: Jialan Chen
    Construction Year: 2026
    Construction Type: Traditional
    Top: Spruce / Cedar
    Back and Sides: Wenge
    Soundboard Finish: French polish
    Body Finish: French polish
    Air Body Frequency: G / G sharp
    Weight (g): 1595
    Tuner: Alessi
    Condition: New
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    Lucio Antonio Carbone - 2026

    Lucio Antonio Carbone - 2026

    8.400 €
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    Luthier: Lucio Antonio Carbone
    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 / F sharp
    Weight (g): 1400
    Tuner: Alessi
    Condition: Mint
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    Solveig & Andreas Kirschner - 2016 Studio

    Solveig & Andreas Kirschner - 2016 Studio

    4.990 €
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    Luthier: Andreas Kirschner
    Construction Year: 2016
    Construction Type: Traditional
    Top: Cedar
    Back and Sides: Indian rosewood
    Soundboard Finish: French polish
    Body Finish: French polish
    Air Body Frequency: F sharp
    Weight (g): 1450
    Tuner: Gotoh
    Condition: Excellent
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    Richard Jacob Weissgerber - 1944 Biedermeier 35.1/3

    Richard Jacob Weissgerber - 1944 Biedermeier 35.1/3

    4.990 €
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    Luthier: Richard Jacob Weissgerber
    Construction Year: 1944
    Construction Type: Traditional
    Top: Spruce
    Back and Sides: Indian rosewood
    Soundboard Finish: French polish
    Body Finish: French polish
    Air Body Frequency: A
    Weight (g): 1185
    Tuner: Landstorfer
    Condition: Very good
  • Richard Jacob Weissgerber - 1936 Torres Damen 33.3/0 Richard Jacob Weissgerber - 1936 Torres Damen 33.3/0 img-2

    Richard Jacob Weissgerber - 1936 Torres Damen 33.3/0

    Richard Jacob Weissgerber - 1936 Torres Damen 33.3/0

    2.790 €
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    Luthier: Richard Jacob Weissgerber
    Construction Year: 1936
    Construction Type: Traditional
    Top: Spruce
    Back and Sides: Cypress
    Soundboard Finish: French polish
    Body Finish: French polish
    Air Body Frequency: G / G sharp
    Weight (g): 1175
    Tuner: Landstorfer
    Condition: Very good
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    Zbigniew Gnatek - 2023

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    Zbigniew Gnatek - 2023

    11.990 €
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    Luthier: Zbigniew Gnatek
    Construction Year: 2023
    Construction Type: Lattice
    Top: Cedar
    Back and Sides: Madagascar rosewood
    Soundboard Finish: Nitrocellulose
    Body Finish: Polyurethane
    Air Body Frequency: G
    Weight (g): 1760
    Tuner: Pagos
    Condition: Excellent
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    Andreas Kraus - 2025-01 Double-Top

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    Andreas Kraus - 2025-01 Double-Top

    6.990 €
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    Construction Year: 2025
    Construction Type: Double-Top Guitars
    Top: Spruce
    Back and Sides: Indian rosewood
    Soundboard Finish: Lacquer
    Body Finish: Lacquer
    Air Body Frequency: F
    Weight (g): 1500
    Tuner: Kris Barnett
    Condition: Mint

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