Christopher Dean

Christopher Dean, born in 1958 in Lincoln, is one of the most respected British luthiers of his generation. A trained visual artist and guitarist, he studied Musical Instrument Technology in London and worked alongside Paul Fischer before founding his own workshop in the Cotswolds in 1985. His guitars are renowned for their refined aesthetics, powerful yet balanced tone, long sustain, and unmistakable clarity — instruments crafted with an artistic sensitivity that has earned him an international reputation among top players.

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Christopher Dean – Guitar Maker

Christopher Dean, born in 1958 in Lincoln, England, is a gifted visual artist and guitarist who developed a strong fascination for the instrument at a young age. Coming from a family with a rich tradition in craftsmanship and engineering, he combined his love for music – particularly the works of Bach and Villa-Lobos – with a deep interest in the structure and design of the guitar. At the age of 17, he had already built his first instrument. Since then, he has devoted himself completely to the art of guitar making, earning an international reputation and a world-class clientele.

Education and Professional Development

After graduating in Musical Instrument Technology from the London College of Furniture, he collaborated with another leading British guitar maker, Paul Fischer – a partnership that firmly established Christopher Dean within the mainstream of European luthiery.

Workshop and Signature Style

In 1985, Christopher Dean founded his own workshop in the heart of the Cotswolds. Since then, he has been selling his guitars worldwide to an ever-growing and enthusiastic customer base. His instruments are distinguished not only by their refined aesthetics but also by their consistently outstanding sound. They offer a seamless blend of balance, sustain, and tonal brilliance in a style uniquely his own.

Philosophy

“I am passionate about building guitars. The transformation, almost through a kind of alchemy, from beautiful yet inert wood into a living instrument with its own characteristics and personality continues to fascinate and delight me. The outcome I aim for is a guitar that looks and sounds intuitively ‘right’ in all its proportions and aspects, exceeding the expectations of its new owner in every way.” – Christopher Dean