Walter Verreydt

Walter Verreydt began building classical guitars in 1985, combining his skills as a woodworker with his passion for music. Influenced by masters such as Daniel Friederich and José Romanillos, he draws inspiration from the refined South Spanish guitar-making tradition. Since 1988, he has been teaching at the Centrum voor Muziekinstrumentenbouw in Puurs, Belgium. His handcrafted guitars, made from premium aged tonewoods, are known for their precision, elegance, and rich, expressive tone.

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About the Guitar Maker

Walter Verreydt began his journey as a guitar maker in 1985. As a woodworking teacher and passionate music enthusiast, it was a natural evolution for him to channel his skills into crafting musical instruments. His fascination with the sound of the classical guitar sparked his lifelong dedication to luthiery.

Influences and Training

From the beginning, Walter studied the works of great luthiers such as Robert Bouchet, Ignacio Fleta, and Hernandez-Aguado. He also established close relationships with renowned makers like Daniel Friederich and José Romanillos, gaining valuable insight into different philosophies and tonal aesthetics. In Granada, he immersed himself in the refined and elegant southern Spanish guitar-making tradition, which continues to influence his work today.

Teaching and Philosophy

Since 1988, Walter Verreydt has been teaching classical guitar making at the Centrum voor Muziekinstrumentenbouw in Puurs, Belgium. Beyond imparting essential technical knowledge, his mission is to inspire his students with a genuine love for the instrument and the art of craftsmanship.

Construction and Craftsmanship

His guitars are entirely handcrafted in the Spanish tradition. Each instrument represents an ongoing process of personal refinement and continuous study. As a result, subtle differences such as headstock design and body shape variations can be found between his guitars, reflecting their individuality.

Material Selection and Components

Walter uses only carefully selected tonewoods of the highest quality, aged for more than ten years under optimal conditions before being incorporated into his instruments.

Rosettes and Decorative Elements

Each rosette is produced in small quantities and individually designed, using materials such as boxwood, ebony, maple, mahogany, rosewood, and fruitwoods.

Specifications

Scale length: 650 mm (other lengths available on request)
Tuning machines: Irvin Sloane (other options available on request)
Top: European spruce, Western Red Cedar, Sitka spruce
Back and sides: Rosewood, European maple, Cypress
Neck: Cedar

Essence of His Craft

Every guitar by Walter Verreydt embodies a harmonious blend of meticulous craftsmanship, respect for tradition, and deep admiration for the expressive power of the classical guitar. His instruments stand as a testament to timeless artistry and enduring musicality.