Links checked on 24 June 2005

Luthier Links

Affordable Concert Guitars

For the first time, classical guitars and classical concert guitars with a very affordable price. Alan Garcia-Torre, guitarist and Jean-Luc Joie; guitar maker.

My traditional classical and flamenco guitars, as well as some of my more unique creations - such as the Baroque guitar featured in an article in Acoustic Guitar magazine, have won awards internationally for sound, ingenuity of design, and workmanship.

The types of wood I use are always top-of-the-line. Brazilian rosewood, Indian rosewood, Macassar ebony, Gaboon ebony, Honduran mahogany, German spruce, Canadian spruce and Alaskan red cedar.

Its frustrating that pictures can not even begin to show the physical beauty, or the beauty of the sound. Fortunately my guitars are all over the world, so if you really want to hear one, chances are there is one close enough for you to hear and compare.

Classical Guitars

Custom-built classical guitars to specification by Thomas Prisloe, for over 20 years. Also offering high quality, affordable Spanish-built nylon string classical guitars. Visit our informative website to learn the differences.

Luthier's Merchantile International

Complete supplies for the stringed instrument maker, including woods, tools, book and plans, finishes and electric components. Also features a list of schools and festivals for luthiers.

Notable American Luthiers

Just what the title says. The list comprises postal and internet addresses.

Paul Jacobson

Classical Guitars by Paul Jacobson. Custon hand-crafted guitars for discriminating artists. Intionation upgrades, customizing. Repairs on most fretted instruments. Information Forums for guitarists and guitar makers.

Pavan Classical Guitars

Spanish classical guitars, Spanish guitars and classical guitars at great prices. Built to the specifications of classical guitar maker Tom Prisloe.

Roger Thurman Guitar Repairs

Roger Thurman has been in the luthier business since 1974, buying, selling and repairing string instruments, mostly guitars and violins. These pages include details of the Thurman multi-dimensional sound ports.

Stewart-MacDonald

This is the place to find tools, books, and videotapes for instrument repair. You can order a catalog or any product on-line and shipping is worldwide, including glue, woods, finishing supplies, specialty tools, pearl inlay, instrument cases and hardware for all types of guitars, banjos, mandolins, delcimers and violins.