Karel Dedain

Belgian luthier Karel Dedain crafts just eight guitars annually in Ghent, combining Spanish traditions with modern techniques. His Torres and Esteso replicas use aged tonewoods for rich resonance. Professionals worldwide prize these instruments for their balance and craftsmanship. Dedain also teaches classical guitar-making at Belgium’s CMB school, bridging heritage with innovation in each custom creation.

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Karel Dedain – Guitar Maker

Karel Dedain was born in 1976 and has been building guitars since 1998. Since 2006, he has been a professional guitar maker, crafting nearly 8 guitars per year, all of which are pre-ordered. He lives and works in the beautiful city of Ghent, Belgium. The construction techniques he employs are those of the old Spanish masters, combined with more modern methods. Each individual guitar is the result of a combination of skill, understanding, and passion, making it a unique piece. Only the finest woods – hand-selected and dried in the workshop – are used.

Karel Dedain guitars are sold all over the world, from Europe to the USA and Asia. His customers include both amateurs and professionals who are in search of a professional, high-quality instrument.

Since 2006, he has been teaching classical guitar making at the Center for Musical Instrument Making (CMB) in Puurs, Belgium, where he himself was trained between 1998 and 2005, primarily under the guidance of Walter Verreydt.

From the beginning, Karel Dedain has been crafting replicas of antique classical concert guitars made by famous manufacturers such as Torres, Garcia, Arias, or Esteso. For him, researching the original instruments is the best way to learn more about the tradition and history of guitar making and to further develop his skills in guitar craftsmanship.