Hideo Sato

Kazuo Sato, born in Tokyo in 1946, is an internationally respected luthier who trained under Kuniharu Nobe in Japan before joining David Rubio’s workshop in England, where he also worked alongside Paul Fischer. In 1974 he established his own workshop in Germany, where he continues to build classical concert guitars together with his son, Hideo Sato. Hideo, who initially pursued a career in software engineering, later devoted himself fully to lutherie and now combines his father’s decades of experience with his own ideas. His instruments have already been recognized and appreciated by well-known guitarists and professors.
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    Hideo Sato - 2023 - Prestige - 65 cm

    Hideo Sato - 2023 - Prestige - 65 cm

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    Luthier: Hideo Sato
    Construction Year: 2023
    Top: Spruce
    Back and Sides: Madagascar rosewood
    Body Finish: French polish
    Air Body Frequency: F sharp / G
    Weight (g): 1635
    Tuner: Klaus Scheller
    Condition: Mint

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About the Luthier

Hideo Sato is the son of renowned luthier Kazuo Sato and continues the family tradition of crafting high-quality concert guitars. Born in Germany and musically trained in classical guitar under Prof. Ansgar Krause, Hideo developed a strong interest in the workshop’s activities from an early age. Over the years, he closely observed each step of the building process, deepening his understanding of materials, sound aesthetics, and traditional construction methods.

Although he initially pursued a promising career in the Japanese software industry, Hideo Sato decided in 2011 to fully devote himself to guitar making. After several years of intensive apprenticeship under the guidance of his father, he began building classical concert guitars alongside him. His instruments combine Kazuo Sato’s decades of experience with Hideo’s own ideas, refined musical ear, and strong sense of design and tonal balance.

Even his earliest guitars were played and appreciated by well-known concert guitarists and professors. Hideo Sato’s work is characterized by precision, musical sensitivity, and a clean, elegant aesthetic. Today, he is considered a promising representative of the new generation of Japanese-German luthiers, carrying forward his father’s legacy while introducing modern influences.