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

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

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

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

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

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

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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    Elvis Pajares - 2025 - Double top "Wayra" No. 90

    Elvis Pajares - 2025 - Double top "Wayra" No. 90

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    Luthier: Elvis Pajares
    Construction Year: 2025
    Construction Type: Double Top
    Top: Cedar
    Back and Sides: Indian rosewood
    Soundboard Finish: French polish
    Body Finish: French polish
    Air Body Frequency: F / F sharp
    Weight (g): 1415
    Tuner: Kris Barnett
    Condition: New
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    José Luis Romanillos - 1979 - La Diez Y Ocho No. 571

    José Luis Romanillos - 1979 - La Diez Y Ocho No. 571

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    Luthier: José Luis Romanillos
    Construction Year: 1979
    Construction Type: Traditional
    Top: Spruce
    Back and Sides: Indian rosewood
    Soundboard Finish: French polish
    Body Finish: French polish
    Air Body Frequency: G / G sharp
    Weight (g): 1410
    Tuner: Klaus Scheller
    Condition: Excellent
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    Elvis Pajares - 2025 - Traditional No. 87 "La Joia" Spruce

    Elvis Pajares - 2025 - Traditional No. 87 "La Joia" Spruce

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    Luthier: Elvis Pajares
    Construction Year: 2025
    Construction Type: Traditional
    Top: Spruce
    Back and Sides: Flamed Maple
    Soundboard Finish: French polish
    Body Finish: French polish
    Air Body Frequency: F / F sharp
    Weight (g): 1365
    Tuner: Kris Barnett
    Condition: New
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    Giovanni Tacchi - 2023 - La Decima No. 29

    Giovanni Tacchi - 2023 - La Decima No. 29

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    Luthier: Giovanni Tacchi
    Construction Year: 2023
    Construction Type: Traditional
    Top: Spruce
    Back and Sides: Flamed Maple
    Soundboard Finish: French polish
    Body Finish: French polish
    Air Body Frequency: E / F
    Weight (g): 1300
    Tuner: Alessi
    Condition: Mint
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    Hugues Boivin - 2025

    Hugues Boivin - 2025

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    Construction Year: 2025
    Construction Type: Traditional
    Top: Spruce
    Back and Sides: Indian rosewood
    Soundboard Finish: French polish
    Body Finish: French polish
    Air Body Frequency: F sharp / G
    Weight (g): 1605
    Tuner: Perona
    Condition: New
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    Otto Vowinkel - 2019 - Concert

    Otto Vowinkel - 2019 - Concert

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    Luthier: Otto Vowinkel
    Construction Year: 2019
    Construction Type: Traditional
    Top: Cedar
    Back and Sides: Indian rosewood
    Soundboard Finish: French polish
    Body Finish: French polish
    Air Body Frequency: G / G sharp
    Weight (g): 1590
    Tuner: Sloane
    Condition: Excellent
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    Hermann Hauser II - 1956 - No.577

    Hermann Hauser II - 1956 - No.577

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    Luthier: Hermann Hauser II
    Construction Year: 1956
    Construction Type: Traditional
    Top: Spruce
    Back and Sides: Brazilian rosewood (CITES certified)
    Soundboard Finish: French polish
    Body Finish: French polish
    Air Body Frequency: F sharp / G
    Weight (g): 1440
    Tuner: Landstorfer
    Condition: Excellent
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    Fritz Ober - 2019 - 4

    Fritz Ober - 2019 - 4

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    Luthier: Fritz Ober
    Construction Year: 2019
    Construction Type: Traditional
    Top: Spruce
    Back and Sides: Brazilian rosewood (CITES certified)
    Soundboard Finish: French polish
    Body Finish: French polish
    Air Body Frequency: C sharp / D
    Weight (g): 1345
    Tuner: Klaus Scheller
    Condition: Excellent