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.

Markus Held
Markus Held was born in Heidenheim in 1973. At the age of seven, he had his first contact with the classical guitar. Today he lives in South Germany near the...
Markus Held
Markus Held was born in Heidenheim in 1973. At the age of seven, he had his first contact with the classical guitar. Today he lives in South Germany near the...

Ariel Ameijenda
Ariel Ameijenda was born in Montevideo, Uruguay in 1963, as the son of one of the country’s most famous guitar makers, Manuel Ameijenda. Ariel’s father had learnt this difficult art...
Ariel Ameijenda
Ariel Ameijenda was born in Montevideo, Uruguay in 1963, as the son of one of the country’s most famous guitar makers, Manuel Ameijenda. Ariel’s father had learnt this difficult art...

Richard Newman
I was born in the south of England in 1964. I build traditional guitars using traditional methods and materials. I am always aware that all the timbers I use were...
Richard Newman
I was born in the south of England in 1964. I build traditional guitars using traditional methods and materials. I am always aware that all the timbers I use were...

Michael Sander
www.feinegitarren.de In my workshop in Wiesloch near Heidelberg, I build guitars, lutes, and other stringed instruments to order. For me, the really interesting challenges are projects involving the creation of...
Michael Sander
www.feinegitarren.de In my workshop in Wiesloch near Heidelberg, I build guitars, lutes, and other stringed instruments to order. For me, the really interesting challenges are projects involving the creation of...

Tobias Braun
www.tobiasbraun-guitars.com I was born in Holzminden/Weser, Germany in 1960. The following year my family and I moved to Perchtoldsdorf, a suburb of Vienna, Austria. After finishing school in 1980 I...
Tobias Braun
www.tobiasbraun-guitars.com I was born in Holzminden/Weser, Germany in 1960. The following year my family and I moved to Perchtoldsdorf, a suburb of Vienna, Austria. After finishing school in 1980 I...

Kenny Hill
www.hillguitar.com Kenny Hill is one of the most accomplished, experienced and versatile classical guitar makers in the world today. He is recognized as a fine maker, player, teacher and innovator....
Kenny Hill
www.hillguitar.com Kenny Hill is one of the most accomplished, experienced and versatile classical guitar makers in the world today. He is recognized as a fine maker, player, teacher and innovator....
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Elvis Pajares - 2025 - Double top "Wayra" No. 90
Price: 5.990 €Sale price 5.990 € Price:Unit price / per Tax free (0% DE)0 €Save: -5.990 €Luthier: Elvis PajaresConstruction Year: 2025Construction Type: Double TopTop: CedarBack and Sides: Indian rosewoodSoundboard Finish: French polishBody Finish: French polishAir Body Frequency: F / F sharpWeight (g): 1415Tuner: Kris BarnettCondition: New -
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: Klaus SchellerCondition: Excellent
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Elvis Pajares - 2025 - Traditional No. 87 "La Joia" Spruce
Price: 4.990 €Sale price 4.990 € Price:Unit price / per Tax free (0% DE)0 €Save: -4.990 €Luthier: Elvis PajaresConstruction Year: 2025Construction Type: TraditionalTop: SpruceBack and Sides: Flamed MapleSoundboard Finish: French polishBody Finish: French polishAir Body Frequency: F / F sharpWeight (g): 1365Tuner: Kris BarnettCondition: New -
Giovanni Tacchi - 2023 - La Decima No. 29
Price: 14.990 €Sale price 14.990 € Price:Unit price / per Tax free (0% DE)0 €Save: -14.990 €Luthier: Giovanni TacchiConstruction Year: 2023Construction Type: TraditionalTop: SpruceBack and Sides: Flamed MapleSoundboard Finish: French polishBody Finish: French polishAir Body Frequency: E / FWeight (g): 1300Tuner: AlessiCondition: Mint -
Hugues Boivin - 2025
Price: 6.990 €Sale price 6.990 € Price:Unit price / per Tax free (0% DE)0 €Save: -6.990 €Construction 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: 7.990 €Sale price 7.990 € Price:Unit price / per Tax free (0% DE)0 €Save: -7.990 €Luthier: 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 -
Hermann Hauser II - 1956 - No.577
Price on requestLuthier: Hermann Hauser IIConstruction Year: 1956Construction Type: TraditionalTop: SpruceBack and Sides: Brazilian rosewood (CITES certified)Soundboard Finish: French polishBody Finish: French polishAir Body Frequency: F sharp / GWeight (g): 1440Tuner: LandstorferCondition: Excellent -
Fritz Ober - 2019 - 4
Price on requestLuthier: Fritz OberConstruction Year: 2019Construction Type: TraditionalTop: SpruceBack and Sides: Brazilian rosewood (CITES certified)Soundboard Finish: French polishBody Finish: French polishAir Body Frequency: C sharp / DWeight (g): 1345Tuner: Klaus SchellerCondition: Excellent