Matthias Tilzer – 2022

Description

Matthias Tilzer is an Austrian luthier established in the little city of Hall in Tyrol. He graduated from the violin making school in Mittenwald, where he studied under the guidance of Werner Bitterer, Helmuth Buchsteiner and Gert Esmyol. During his apprenticeship in Mittenwald, Matthias took a guitar-making course by José Luis Romanillos that led him to the world of Spanish guitar-making. From 2003 to 2018, he participated in a community workshop with the violin maker Bernhard Costa where he expanded his horizon as a music instrument maker through the technique of violin making.

Matthias builds guitars optically and technically in the Spanish tradition, thoroughly selecting and hand picking each piece of wood. His goal in guitar making is not the instruments’ superficial volume but the tone’s sustainability, which originates from a rich overtone spectrum. Instead of optical overload, Matthias aims for a classical elegance that relies on carefully well-balanced proportions and inspiring tone.

This Matthias Tilzer guitar, number 92 built in 2022, clearly shows his decisive goal and concept. It has a remarkable build quality, with immaculate execution on every detail. Moreover, it plays effortlessly, with smooth, round trebles accompanied by deep, strong basses. For the one looking for the pure richness of sound, this is definitely the guitar to look at.

Check out the presentation video of this specific guitar below in which you will find plenty of extra information about its playability and sound.