LUTHIERS

Alembic, Inc. - Specializing in virtuoso's guitars and basses, they craft instruments for ease in complicated playing. 

Allen Guitars - Builder of fine instruments takes pride in handcrafting guitars, mandolins and resophonic guitars. 

Artinger Custom Guitars LTD - Fine handcarved hollow/semi hollow/solidbodied guitars and basses. Professional repair and restoration.

Bill Comins- Fine handcrafted archtop guitars. Traditional and contemporary designs. PO Box 611, Willow Grove, PA 19090. (215) 784-0314.

Benedetto Archtop Guitars - Custom archtop hollowbody guitars are their specialty, and here's several pictures tp prove it. 

Benjamin Guitars - Handmade acoustic guitars by Nick Benjamin, played by Eric Roche etc. 9A Star Brewery, Castle Ditch Lane, Lewes, East Sussex BN7 1YJ United Kingdom 44+ (0)01273 480907.

Boogie Body Guitars - Makers of high-end custom electric guitars and basses showcase their precision and parts. 

Brian Moore Custom Guitars - Personalized designs for electric guitars available from the company or several North American dealers.

Callaham Vintage Guitars - The innovative company replicates vintage instruments at higher quality than their manufacturer's reissue.

Chuck Libes Custom Guitars - Chuck's personally designed and built basses and guitars are displayed with photos and descriptions.

Collins Guitar - Custom arch-top, and flat-top guitars. 6 & 7 string. 2435 Glenwoods ave E, rr#2, Keswick, ON, L4P1X8. Canada, (905)476-2061.

Cort Guitars - Here are makers of many streamlined-body electric guitars and basses, plus acoustics and resonators.

Dalmedo Custom Guitars - High quality handcrafted guitars & basses, guitar repairs & customizing supplier of guitar parts & related products. 31 Deborah Ave , Sherwood, Preston, Lancashre, pr2 0hu, England. 44-01772 718907.

David Freeman - Timeless Instruments. Custom designed and built stringed and fretted instruments. (888) 884-2753 or

Dillon Guitars, est. 1975. - Acoustic guitars, basses by master luthier John Dillon. Custom design, inlay. Clients include: Steve Earle, Tish Hinojosa, Trisha Yearwood, Michael Martin Murphey, the Mavericks. (570) 784-7552, Contact . To hear Dillon instruments, send $15 for John Dillon's CD, Piece of Paradise, to 17 Stewart Ln., Bloomsburg, PA 17815.

Dingwall Designer Guitars - Try out their remarkable Voodoo Bass featuring angled frets, varied scale lengths and other innovations.

Eichelbaum Custom Guitars - Building acoustic guitars just a few at a time using the best of what both tradition and modern technology have to offer. Master-grade woods used throughout, reasonable prices. Please call for a new brochure. (805) 563-6028.

Everett Guitars - Fine hand made acoustic steel string and classical guitars. 1903 Sandlewood Lane, Atlanta, Ga 30341.(770) 454-6618.

Fodera Guitars - Specializing in 4, 5 and 6 string basses, the exotic wood instrument crafter displays all. 

Falk Guitars - Custom built guitars for players. Instruments which follow the tradition of classic archtop design. L-5 L-7 deriviatives. PO Box B, Independence, MO 64051. 816 678 3202.

Gardner - The custom builder of traditional and esoteric electric and acoustic guitars presents some examples. 

Gazer Guitars - The challenge of unusual custom designs interest this builder, who also repairs and modifies electronics. 

Gerrit van Bergeijk - Handmade Selmer style guitars. Traditional, round hole and custom made Big sound. Absveen 72, Noordwijkerhout, NL, 2211 EW Holland 0252377603.

GMP Guitars - The manufacturer of a select few guitar styles presents its current models with basic information.

Godin Seagull Guitars - The makers of many solidbody electric guitar models displays its products with history and reviews.

Granata Guitars - The maker of custom crafted flat-top acoustic guitars presents its moderate collection of designs.

Grimes Guitars - The Art of the Archtop.  This luthier of many hollowbody archtops displays his beautiful work with construction and ordering information. 1520 Kamehameiki Rd., Kula, HI 96790. 808 878 2076.

Hayes Guitars - Handmade instruments since 1993. Individually custom built. Seasoned tonewoods expertly designed and carefully crafted into musical masterpieces. 19 N. 4th St., Carbondale, CO 81623. (970) 963-7133.

Hembrook Custom Basses and Guitars - The southwestern custom builder specializes in upright and electric basses and guitars.

Hofner World - Get the history and technical specifications on this manufacturer of classic guitars.

Holst Custom Archtop Guitars - Custom acoustic and electric archtop guitars. 82722 Bear Creek Rd. Creswell, OR 97426 (541) 895-2362.

James & Co. Guitars - Fine quality English hand-crafted guitars. Acoustic, electric & basses. Unique asymmetric designs. Oakdale House, Findern, Derby, UK DE65 6BE. 0044 1332 517600.

Jean Larrivee Guitars Ltd. - An informative and informal hub for the acoustic luthier's products, prices, custom options and FAQ.

JJ Huckle Guitars - Handbuilt guitars with unusual shapes and parts are this UK instrument maker's specialty.

John Monteleone- Maker of very fine performance acoustic archtop and flattop guitars. For a catalog of the renowned Monteleone guitars and mandolins, send $5 to PO Box 52, Islip, NY 11751. (516) 277-3620.

J.T. Hargreaves Bass Guitars - Handcrafted acoustic basses with a specialized bridge system are made by this low-end lover.

Kirk Sand Guitars - Unique acoustic guitar designs and repairs are his specialty, and here's a sampling of abilities.

Les Stansell Guitars - Stunning Spanish/classics, now in Guitar Solo, San Francisco, and Artichoke Music, Portland, OR. Also check out koa and myrtlewood classics at Nashville symposium. (541) 247-7636.

MacPherson Guitarworks - Custom Acoustic Guitars, Custom Pearl Inlay, Repair Services. 62 Colfax Dr., Ringwood, NJ, 07456 (973)-506-4187

M. Cammpellone Archtop Guitars - Continuing the tradition of beautifully tyled, expertly crafted, acoustic archtop guitars. Free information package. 5 Napleville Rd., Smithfield, RI 02828. (401) 949-3716.

McElroy Guitars - Fine Handmade Acoustic Guitars. 2315 Western Ave. #310 Seattle, WA 98121 USA 206 728 905.

Manzer Guitars- Handmade flattops, archtops played by Metheny, Cockburn. For color booklet, send $5 to: Linda Manzer, 65 Metcalfe St., Toronto, ON M4X 1R9, Canada. (416) 927-1539.

Marc Silber Guitar Co. - 1998 Players' Choice Award! Handmade since 1992. Hawaiian lap, steel-string, classical, flamenco, ukuleles. From $750. (510) 644-1958.

Mark Lacey Archtop Guitars - Fine handcrafted instruments. Played by Leo Kottke. For color brochure, write to: PO Box 24646, Nashville, TN 37202. (615) 952-3045. Contact

Matlin Guitars - Custom building and repairing electric and acoustic guitars is this luthier's specialty.

McPherson Guitars - Exquisite craftsmanship and cutting-edge design. Our handmade guitars feature our revolutionary offset soundhole, innovative bracing, and our state-of-the-art cantilevered neck. 1204 Roberts Rd, Sparta, WI 54656. (608) 366-1407.

Megas Archtop Guitars- Acoustic and electric archtops hand built using the finest materials and impeccable craftsmanship. Free brochure. Ted Megas, 1070 Van Dyke, San Francisco, CA 94124. (415) 822-3100.

Mermer Guitars- Handcrafted steel-string, nylon, and Weissenborn-style guitars built for the individual. Enjoyed by Cyril Pahinui, Brooks Williams, and many others. PO Box 782132, Sebastian, FL 32978. (561) 388-0317.

Mesrobian Guitars - Hollowbody archtop electric guitars are the single issue of this specialized Massachussetts luthier.

Michael Tobias Guitars - Handmade guitars and basses with pictures and descriptions, brochures and retail price lists are presented.

MJ Guitar Engineering - Customizing your dream guitar is his specialty, come see his work and prices.

Modulus Guitars - Here's the maker of popular graphite guitars and Flea of RHCP's signature series bass.

Mortoro Archtop Guitars - Owned by George Benson, Tony Mottola, Rodney Jones, Jimmy Vivino, Gene Bertoncini, Joe Cinderella. Gary Mortoro, PO Box 161225, Miami, FL 33116-1225. (305) 238-7947. Fax: (305) 259-8745.

Napolitano Archtop Guitars - Maker of exquisite archtop guitars. Starting at $2,495. Photo and specifications on request. PO Box 294, Allentown, NJ 08501. Phone/fax: (609) 259-9723.

O'Donnell Custom Guitars - Handmade custom Electric Guitars. Bentleigh, Melbourne, Vic 3165. Australia. 03 95566943.

OME Banjos - Bluegrass, Jazz, Clawhammer and guitar. Free color catalog. OME Banjos, 5680 Valmont, Boulder, CO 80301. (303) 449-0041. Contact

Pensa Guitars - As played by Mark Knopfler, the custom guitar manufacturer shows off its recent models. 

Paul Reed Smith Guitars - The maker of the beloved top-notch guitar showcases its models and technical stats.

Phoenix Mandolins- Handcrafted mandolins.

Pimentel & Sons Guitars - Specializing in handmade Flamenco, Classical and acoustic guitars, this Southwestern manufacturer showcases its designs.

Rene Wilhelmy, Classical Guitar Luthier - In English and French, the luthier describes and displays his meticulously handcrafted classical style guitars.

Robin Guitars- The growing manufacturer shows off its assortment of designs, from traditional archtops to sleek innovations.  

Rodolfo Cucculelli - Photos, mp3 files to show how do I make my Classic (6-8-11-13 strings), Flamenco, Requinto, Laudarra, Alt Guitar, Terz Guitar and Laudarra Guitar. Via Dante Barbano 20, Cella Monte, Piamonte 15034. Italia. 328.6444321.

Roy Noble - Fine handmade instruments. 8140 E ave U, Littlerock, CA 93543. (661) 994-5548.

Schecter Guitars - Makers of exotic wood guitars featuring hot-rod electronics and innovative hardware present their full catalog.

Schoenberg Guitars- For model info, price list, and dealer list, contact Schoenberg Guitars, 106 G Main St., Tiburon, CA 94920. (415) 789-0846.

Stringsmith Guitars - Grab the Vagabond Travel Guitar, the small-scale acoustic designed for the roaming troubador.

Stump Preacher Guitars - A major innovation in guitar designs, this spot details the startup manufacturer's clever engineering feats. 

Sierra Steel Guitars - Not just a catalog of steel guitar products, they offer tuning advice and technical information.

Scipio Guitars - Custom guitar manufacturer and repairman, Flip Scipio describes his services and accomplishments.

Sonam Dasara - Handcrafted to your design, Sonam's guitars carry distinct tone and appearance.

Stukely Studio - Custom hand made electric guitars and guitar bodies. 4 Greenwood Drive, Charlottetown. PEI. C1C1J6 Canada (902)629-1213

Santa Cruz Guitar Company - Acoustic and hollowbody electric guitars are showcased in this catalog and shop tour.

Suara Mas Guitar Factory - Indonesian guitar manufacturer, wholesale sales only.

Tad Brown Guitars - Handmade custom acoustic electric archtop guitars. 1027 N. Coast Hwy, Laguna Beach, Ca 92651 (949)-463-2270

TH Custom Dobros - Tom Hansen makes custom dobros, guitars, ukuleles, and other stringed instruments from his home in Maui, Hawaii. He uses the finest Koa from Hawaii and mahogany from Honduras, finishes with high-gloss lacquer and abalone accents, for a beautiful instrument with a beautiful sound! P.O. Box 12436, Lahaina, HI 96761 (808) 205-7043.

Taylor Guitars - Guitar lovers can access products, news, company profile, accessories and more at Taylor Guitars' official Web headquarters.

Thomas Humphrey Guitars - Will produce a Limited Edition of his Millennium model guitar in the year 2000. For details call (914) 256-0035.

Tom Bills Custom Guitars - Custom designed, hand crafted guitars made of the finest materials available. Archtops and Kasha based steel strings. 9712 Radio Dr. St. Louis, MO 63123. (314)-361-1435.

Tony Graziano Ukuleles - All sizes, four, six, eight strings. Electrics, cases. For brochure, write or call Tony Graziano, 1016 Seabright Ave., Santa Cruz, CA 95062. (831) 423-2517 or (831) 479-3590.

Trademark Custom Guitars and Stringed Instruments - Trademark is a small builder of truly custom hand-made guitars and acoustic instruments. Choose from my stock or have one custom made to your specs. Either way these are great sounding great playing instruments and compare to any on the market at any price. 8108 SR 56, Athens, OH, 45701. (740) 593-8736.

Virtual Guitar Gallery- An online guide to custom guitars and basses from different countries:world. photos, specs, makers' contact info.

Willis Guitars - Design and construction of fine acoustic guitars. 105 Rattle Road, Westham, ES, BN24 5DH, UK. 44 1323 768689

Wilkat Guitars - Custom guitars and basses (handmade), solid body electric, semi-acoustic archtop, replacement necks, bodies, parts, and guitar tips. 4261 Acres Pierrefonds, (Montreal) QC H9H 2T9 Canada (514)620-4842.

Warr Guitars - Virtuoso guitarist and bassist instruments popular with fusion artists are displayed with company information.

Zion Guitars - Handcrafted electric guitars created by guitar gourmets, putting together the best combination of materials for the discriminate connoisseur. Site features photos of guitars, specs and prices along with purchasing details.

Zon Guitars - Tour the shop, pick up lessons, peruse the catalog or contact the bass maker directly.