A luthier is an artisan who builds and repairs stringed
musical instruments, such as guitars, violins, cellos, and
mandolins. The word "luthier" comes from the French word
"luth," which means lute, a type of stringed instrument.
Luthiers use a combination of traditional and modern
techniques to craft instruments that are both beautiful and
functional. They work with a variety of materials, such as
wood, metal, and synthetic materials, and have a deep
understanding of the physics of sound and how it interacts
with their instruments.
The work of a luthier involves many stages, including
selecting and preparing materials, carving and shaping the
wood, assembling and fitting the various components, and
applying the finishing touches. Luthiers also frequently
repair or restore damaged instruments, or to modify existing
instruments to meet the specific needs of a musician.
I work mainly with guitars, slowly building them by hand, one
by one. I start with your needs and wishes and together we
create the perfect instrument for you
From my hands, to your hands
When I say ”Custom Made”, I mean Custom Made. Yeah, right, I
have a few of my own models that I think all are very nice and
successful, but when it comes to building a custom guitar
there are not limits.
I like to start with the dialogue with you, the customer and
future owner. What is your needs, your sound, what are you
currently not finding in their guitars today. And we take it
from there.
From selecting the right piece of woods to picking and
choosing from existing or imaginary shapes and specs and
together we create an instrument that is perfectly suited to
your need and your sound
From my hands, to your hands
I perform most of the common tasks associated with guitars and guitar maintenance, from simple setups to complexed neck resets on acoustic guitars.
In my workshop, no job is too small nor too big. Among those jobs I most commonly perform is
Some of the more unusual jobs I have done are: