Philipp Neumann

Balancing tradition with innovation, Philipp Neuman crafts guitars rooted in Granada techniques and enriched with modern acoustic research. Each instrument is individually voiced using high-grade tonewoods and finished with shellac for depth and brilliance. Limiting production ensures full attention to tone, response, and detail — delivering refined instruments for today’s most discerning classical players.

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Philipp Neuman – Guitar Maker

Focus and Craftsmanship

Each of my guitars is the result of a long, intensive process. I apply all my knowledge and experience to create high-quality instruments. That’s why I never build more than two guitars at a time, allowing me to focus on every detail. Since the sound of the instrument strongly depends on the material, I use only the best quality tonewoods and no prefabricated parts.

Sound Philosophy and Completion

A guitar is only complete when it fully meets my standards of a clear, open sound with full, round basses, velvety mids, clear, brilliant trebles, modulated timbre, a singing, sustained tone, and responsive dynamics. Only when I am convinced that all these criteria are fulfilled is the woodworking finished, the body closed, and the surface polished with shellac.

Tradition and Innovation

The result is well-sounding, unique pieces and professional instruments for guitarists. My work is based on the Spanish Granada tradition of guitar making using proven techniques. These methods incorporate analysis of historical guitars, modern insights into acoustic processes, and the expectations of today’s musicians.

Openness to New Ideas

Although I work in a very traditional way, I am also open to experimentation. I try to combine traditional luthiery with modern methods to develop the guitar’s sound for the future.