Roy Fankhänel

Roy Fankhänel is a German luthier based in Oelsnitz, Erzgebirge, known for crafting individually tailored classical concert, steel-string, and electric guitars. Every instrument is built with meticulous attention to customer preferences — from tonewood selection to design details and ergonomic features. His guitars are characterized by clear, well-balanced sound, singing trebles, and responsive basses. Using Spanish heel construction, refined fretboard shaping, and customizable options such as bevels and raised fingerboards, Fankhänel creates exceptionally playable instruments suited for both professionals and dedicated enthusiasts.

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Roy Fankhänel – Guitar Maker

In his workshop in Oelsnitz, Erzgebirge, Roy Fankhänel primarily builds classical concert guitars, as well as steel-string and electric guitars. One of his top priorities is to incorporate the wishes of his customers into each instrument. Through many hours of meticulous craftsmanship, unique one-of-a-kind instruments are created.

From the selection of tonewoods to design features, decorative elements, and individually customized dimensions, every aspect serves to tailor the instrument to the player’s needs. Fascinated by trees and the materials they provide, Fankhänel is committed to honoring the wood and unlocking its full potential. A refined sense of hearing and touch plays a crucial role in shaping the instrument’s sound. Alongside this intuitive approach, achieving the highest level of craftsmanship remains essential to him.

The soundboard wood, whether spruce or cedar, is critical to the tonal character of his guitars. Woods used for back and sides vary widely and are chosen according to the player’s tonal and visual preferences. His wood depot includes Honduran, Madagascan, and East Indian rosewood, Cocobolo, as well as local species such as black locust, maple, walnut, and various fruit woods.

All decorative elements are designed in consultation and may vary extensively based on individual wishes. A range of surface finishes is available, including nitrocellulose lacquer, hard-wax finishes, and French polish. His concert guitars are known for their clear, well-balanced sound with seamlessly blended basses and singing trebles. Their excellent playability makes them ideal tools for both professional virtuosos and hobby guitarists.

Due to their acoustic advantages, Fankhänel prefers the Spanish neck-body joint construction. To enhance playability, he builds the fingerboard with transverse arching, making barre chords easier to grip. A raised fingerboard can be added on request. All guitars feature a symmetrical 12-hole bridge. The bone saddle is finely adjusted for optimized intonation, in addition to the regular scale compensation. The nut is inset into the fingerboard.

For added comfort, he can integrate a “bevel,” an elegant body bevel that prevents the guitar’s edge from pressing into the player’s forearm.