Luthiers from Around the World
The modern French name for luthier goes back to lute making. In the German-speaking world, the makers of stringed instruments were called violin makers, as violin was the generic term for various stringed instruments. However, violin makers also occasionally made plucked instruments such as lutes, mandolins, harps, guitars and hurdy-gurdies. Clear demarcations between the instrument makers were created later and regionally by professional associations. The craft of luthiers is usually divided into two main categories: Makers of stringed instruments that are plucked or bowed, and makers of stringed instruments that are bowed. Since stringed instruments require a bow, there is a sub-type in the second category known as a bow maker or archetier. Two important luthiers of the early 19th century who are associated with the development of the modern classical guitar are Louis Panormo and Georg Staufer. Antonio Torres Jurado is credited with developing the shape of the classical guitar that is still in use today. Christian Frederick Martin from Germany developed a form that evolved into the modern steel-stringed acoustic guitar.

John Gilbert
The Legendary Luthier: John Gilbert Introduction John Gilbert, a name synonymous with exceptional guitar craftsmanship, has left an indelible mark on the world of string instruments. Revered by musicians and...
John Gilbert
The Legendary Luthier: John Gilbert Introduction John Gilbert, a name synonymous with exceptional guitar craftsmanship, has left an indelible mark on the world of string instruments. Revered by musicians and...

Donatella Salvato
Donatella Salvato hails from a lineage of skilled wood carvers and inlayers, with a robust background in the crafts. She earned a diploma in Graphic Arts and pursued cello studies...
Donatella Salvato
Donatella Salvato hails from a lineage of skilled wood carvers and inlayers, with a robust background in the crafts. She earned a diploma in Graphic Arts and pursued cello studies...

Jonas Anatol Schneele
Jonas Anatol Schneele develops his instruments in Spanish and complements them with modern elements and the techniques of today’s guitar building. The sound design follows the laws of acoustic physics...
Jonas Anatol Schneele
Jonas Anatol Schneele develops his instruments in Spanish and complements them with modern elements and the techniques of today’s guitar building. The sound design follows the laws of acoustic physics...

Thomas Friedrich
Thomas Friedrich completed his training at the violin-making school in Mittenwald in 2007. He gained experience in new guitar construction and repairs before receiving his master craftsman’s title as a...
Thomas Friedrich
Thomas Friedrich completed his training at the violin-making school in Mittenwald in 2007. He gained experience in new guitar construction and repairs before receiving his master craftsman’s title as a...

Sebastian Stenzel
From a Luthier‘s Notes: “Sustain, or the metaphysical position of the classical guitar in organology” Under this rather monstrous title, I would like to share some thoughts I have about...
Sebastian Stenzel
From a Luthier‘s Notes: “Sustain, or the metaphysical position of the classical guitar in organology” Under this rather monstrous title, I would like to share some thoughts I have about...

Marco Lijoi
I entered the world of music at the age of four with the Suzuki method and the classical guitar. After graduating from classical high school and a year of Physics...
Marco Lijoi
I entered the world of music at the age of four with the Suzuki method and the classical guitar. After graduating from classical high school and a year of Physics...
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José Salinas - 2025 - Cedar/Madagascar
Price: $6,463Sale price $6,463 Price:Unit price / per Tax free (0% BM)$0Save: $-6,463Construction Year: 2025Construction Type: TraditionalTop: CedarBack and Sides: Madagascar rosewoodSoundboard Finish: PolyurethaneBody Finish: PolyurethaneAir Body Frequency: F sharp / GWeight (g): 1630Tuner: AparicioCondition: New -
Nick Branwell - 2025 - No. 58
Price: $7,098Sale price $7,098 Price:Unit price / per Tax free (0% BM)$0Save: $-7,098Construction Year: 2025Construction Type: TraditionalTop: SpruceBack and Sides: Indian rosewoodSoundboard Finish: French polishBody Finish: French polishAir Body Frequency: F sharp / GWeight (g): 1435Tuner: Kris BarnettCondition: New -
Vicente Carrillo - 2025 - Maestro N.X. (Nomex) - 64 cm
Price: $11,939Sale price $11,939 Price:Unit price / per Tax free (0% BM)$0Save: $-11,939Luthier: Vicente CarrilloConstruction Year: 2025Construction Type: Double TopTop: SpruceBack and Sides: Madagascar rosewoodSoundboard Finish: French polishBody Finish: French polishAir Body Frequency: A / A sharpWeight (g): 1700Tuner: AparicioCondition: New -
Hans-Hermann Herb - 2012
Price: $4,728Sale price $4,728 Price:Unit price / per Tax free (0% BM)$0Save: $-4,728Construction Year: 2012Construction Type: TraditionalTop: SpruceBack and Sides: African blackwoodSoundboard Finish: French polishBody Finish: French polishAir Body Frequency: A sharp / BWeight (g): 2040Tuner: Klaus SchellerCondition: Excellent -
Pete Beer - 2025 - Double top No.112
Price: $10,061Sale price $10,061 Price:Unit price / per Tax free (0% BM)$0Save: $-10,061Construction Year: 2025Construction Type: Double TopTop: CedarBack and Sides: Indian rosewoodSoundboard Finish: French polishBody Finish: French polishAir Body Frequency: E / FWeight (g): 1915Tuner: Klaus SchellerCondition: New -
Hugues Boivin - 2025
Price: $8,283Sale price $8,283 Price:Unit price / per Tax free (0% BM)$0Save: $-8,283Construction Year: 2025Construction Type: TraditionalTop: SpruceBack and Sides: Indian rosewoodSoundboard Finish: French polishBody Finish: French polishAir Body Frequency: F sharp / GWeight (g): 1605Tuner: PeronaCondition: New -
Otto Vowinkel - 2019 - Concert
Price: $9,468Sale price $9,468 Price:Unit price / per Tax free (0% BM)$0Save: $-9,468Luthier: Otto VowinkelConstruction Year: 2019Construction Type: TraditionalTop: CedarBack and Sides: Indian rosewoodSoundboard Finish: French polishBody Finish: French polishAir Body Frequency: G / G sharpWeight (g): 1590Tuner: SloaneCondition: Excellent -
Luthier: José Luis RomanillosConstruction Year: 1979Construction Type: TraditionalTop: SpruceBack and Sides: Indian rosewoodSoundboard Finish: French polishBody Finish: French polishAir Body Frequency: G / G sharpWeight (g): 1410Tuner: RodgersCondition: Excellent