Johan Sarens

Johan Sarens is a Belgian luthier and trained jazz guitarist, raised in a family of musicians and makers. He studied guitar making at the CMB in Puurs and specializes in classical and flamenco guitars built in the Spanish tradition. Using only minimal machinery, he crafts all sound-critical components entirely by hand. Since 2021 he has been teaching classical guitar making at the CMB. His fully French-polished instruments are known for their clarity, playability, and refined craftsmanship. He was awarded the “Gouden Bootschaaf 2017” for exceptional lutherie and knowledge sharing.
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    Johan Sarens - 2024 - Lattice - 64 cm

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    Johan Sarens - 2024 - Lattice - 64 cm

    5.873,95 €
    5.873,95 € 7.990 €
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    Luthier: Johan Sarens
    Construction Year: 2024
    Construction Type: Lattice
    Construction Type: Short Scale
    Top: Spruce
    Back and Sides: Indian rosewood
    Soundboard Finish: French polish
    Body Finish: French polish
    Air Body Frequency: G / G sharp
    Weight (g): 1440
    Tuner: Klaus Scheller
    Condition: New

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Johan Sarens – Guitar Maker

Johan Sarens grew up in an environment shaped by music, performance, and creativity. His father is a guitarist and his grandfather was a lute maker, a family tradition that set the course for his path into lutherie at an early age.

He first studied jazz guitar at the Royal Conservatory in Brussels and later guitar making at the CMB (Centrum voor Muziekinstrumentenbouw) in Puurs, Belgium. As a trained guitarist and luthier, he understands all the tonal and technical demands of the instrument from both sides.

Since 2021, Johan has been teaching the art of classical guitar making at CMB. He specializes in classical and flamenco guitars, working in the tradition of the Spanish masters. He deliberately limits the use of machines and builds all tone-critical parts by hand. All of his instruments are finished with a traditional French polish (shellac).

In recognition of his exceptional craftsmanship and his dedication to sharing knowledge about guitar making, he received the “Gouden Bootschaaf 2017” (Golden Finger Plane), an award honoring outstanding instrument makers.