Toby Rzepka

Toby Rzepka began building guitars in 2001 after studying under Walter Stanul at the School of the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston. He later worked with master luthier Stephan Connor and specialized in Baroque and Renaissance guitar making at West Dean College in England. Rzepka’s instruments combine traditional craftsmanship with contemporary sound design, achieving a perfect harmony of balance, tone, and playability.

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About the Guitar Maker

Toby Rzepka began building guitars more than 20 years ago, in 2001, after studying with Walter Stanul at the School of the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston. He later worked with renowned American luthier Stephan Connor and went on to study Baroque and Renaissance guitar making at the West Dean College of Arts and Conservation in England, where he was awarded the President’s Prize and an additional distinction for excellence in 2008.

Toby Rzepka views classical guitar making as a continually evolving art form — both for the individual luthier and for the craft as a whole. Over the centuries, the design and execution of guitars have changed dramatically. To honor tradition, in his view, means to evolve while still paying tribute to the great masters of guitar making.

In keeping with this philosophy, Toby combines modern sound design techniques with classical aesthetics. In each of his concert guitars, art, science, and intuition converge to achieve the perfect balance of tone, response, and playability. The result is an instrument that embodies both technical excellence and artistic expression — a true continuation of the rich heritage of classical guitar making.