Pete Beer

Pete Beer is a renowned Scottish luthier and teacher based in Argyll. He began his guitar-making career in 2001 at Clyde College in Glasgow, where he now teaches part-time. Deeply influenced by Daniel Friederich, Beer crafts concert guitars celebrated for their musicality, tonal richness, and expressive range. His instruments feature double sides, a precisely tuned soundboard thickness pattern, and an asymmetrical bracing design for enhanced projection and power. With innovations such as a dual-action titanium truss rod and adjustable saddle height, Beer’s guitars offer exceptional tone, comfort, and playability.
  • Luthier: Pete Beer
    Construction Year: 2025
    Construction Type: Double-Top Guitars
    Top: Cedar
    Back and Sides: Indian rosewood
    Soundboard Finish: French polish
    Body Finish: French polish
    Air Body Frequency: E / F
    Weight (g): 1915
    Tuner: Klaus Scheller
    Condition: New

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About the Guitar Maker

Pete Beer is a renowned luthier and teacher based in Argyll, Scotland. He began his career in 2001 at Clyde College in Glasgow, where he now teaches part-time. In his workshop, Beer builds guitars celebrated for their exceptional musicality, offering a wide range of tonal colors and dynamic expression.

His designs are deeply influenced by the legendary Daniel Friederich, yet incorporate distinctive features of his own. Notably, Beer uses double sides and a carefully designed graduated soundboard thickness pattern to enhance volume, projection, and tonal depth.

Beer’s concert model is known for its powerful sound and wide dynamic range. It features an asymmetrically braced top and a continuous neck design that extends to the soundhole, providing additional strength and stability for the upper frets. This design ensures both durability and refined acoustic performance.

Dedicated to playability and comfort, Pete equips his guitars with a dual-action titanium truss rod and adjustable saddle heights, allowing precise customization for each player’s preferences. These innovations make his instruments not only acoustically superior but also remarkably player-friendly.

Through his blend of traditional craftsmanship, modern innovation, and deep musical sensitivity, Pete Beer has established himself as one of Scotland’s leading contemporary guitar makers. His instruments are treasured by professional performers and collectors around the world for their balance of sound, comfort, and artistry.