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.

Thomas Ochs

Thomas Ochs

www.ochs-gitarrenbau.de Workshop Since September 2004 I have been working in my own workshop in Kemmern near the World Heritage City of Bamberg in Upper Franconia. As a master guitar maker,...

Thomas Ochs

www.ochs-gitarrenbau.de Workshop Since September 2004 I have been working in my own workshop in Kemmern near the World Heritage City of Bamberg in Upper Franconia. As a master guitar maker,...

Annette Stephany

Annette Stephany

www.annettestephany.com   Since 2003 I have been occupied with the construction of guitars and acustic plucked instruments. After three years of instruction at Mittenwald luthier school in Germany I worked...

Annette Stephany

www.annettestephany.com   Since 2003 I have been occupied with the construction of guitars and acustic plucked instruments. After three years of instruction at Mittenwald luthier school in Germany I worked...

Bernhard Kresse

Bernhard Kresse

www.kresse-gitarren.de   During the last 25 years I have restored a considerable number of instruments, early 19th century guitars in particular, like Stauffer Panormo, Lacote or Fabricatore but also spanish-built...

Bernhard Kresse

www.kresse-gitarren.de   During the last 25 years I have restored a considerable number of instruments, early 19th century guitars in particular, like Stauffer Panormo, Lacote or Fabricatore but also spanish-built...

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  • Elvis Pajares - 2025 - Double top "Wayra" No. 90 Elvis Pajares - 2025 - Double top "Wayra" No. 90 img-2

    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
  • José Luis Romanillos - 1979 - La Diez Y Ocho No. 571 José Luis Romanillos - 1979 - La Diez Y Ocho No. 571 img-2

    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
  • Elvis Pajares - 2025 - Traditional No. 87 "La Joia" Spruce Elvis Pajares - 2025 - Traditional No. 87 "La Joia" Spruce img-2

    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
  • Giovanni Tacchi - 2023 - La Decima No. 29 Giovanni Tacchi - 2023 - La Decima No. 29 img-2

    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
  • Hermann Hauser II - 1956 - No.577 Hermann Hauser II - 1956 - No.577 img-2

    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