D’Arcy Guitars was founded by accident when tough times called for a shift in lifestyle. At the beginning of 2020 when the world largely shut down due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and my career as an art historian was put on temporary hiatus, I turned back to my first love: carpentry. I was born and…
D’Ambrosio Guitars represent the pinnacle of one-of-a-kind guitar creations personally built for the most discerning artist, dealer or patron. Each individual piece below is methodically constructed using raw materials from a curated stock of aged tone woods combined with thirty years of expertise. Working closely with my clients I’m able to deliver unique personal works of art…
Combs Instruments is dedicated to building deeply expressive, acoustic-first archtop guitars inspired by the legendary designs of the pre-war Golden Era. Heavily influenced by the historic 1920s and 30s jazz scene, luthier Combs crafts premium archtops that seamlessly bridge vintage mojo with modern precision. From the punchy, mid-range presence of the 16” Aldridge model—named after…
Tad R. Brown is an American luthier renowned for crafting lightweight, powerful archtop guitars, celebrated for their exceptional responsiveness and unparalleled comfort. With over 30 years of experience in lutherie, repairs, music, and art, Tad has devoted his life to meticulously handcrafting every detail of each guitar, ensuring the highest quality. Brown Guitars offer a…
I’ve been building with my hands for as long as I can remember. I discovered lutherie in my early teens while training with an accomplished repair technician in my hometown. I built my first guitars in high school wood shop, and continued building throughout college. I worked for five years at Santa Cruz Guitar Company…
Instrument making is both an art and a science, and my work lies at the convergence of these two fields. Since my beginnings as a luthier, I have sought to perfect the art of the greatest luthiers, past and present. I have thus created my own instrument designs, giving great importance to sound, both in terms…
In the beginning of the ‘90s, while he was in sales and repairs at Tom Lee music in Vancouver B.C., Mario started guitar building with luthier Robert D’Crivouir. A few years later he moved back to Quebec where he received one of his first grants from “Le Conseil des Arts et des Lettres du Quebec”….
“I truly love my work – my friends and clients tell me it shows. Every piece I envision is unique and different. Being a professional player, I know how a quality instrument should look, feel, and sound. I most enjoy building for specific people. Knowing one’s particular style, form, and musicianship enables me to create…
“LHT guitars are all a little piece of my soul. I build each one from start to finish by hand. From the hand drawn full scale blueprint at the beginning, to applying the finish, I obsess over every detail.” I wake up every morning and look forward to going to work. Not necessarily getting…
“There are moments during the mayhem where I just take a step back and look at my bench, the sawdust, the tools, the glue, the mess… and I swear… it’s the most beautiful thing I’ve ever seen in my life.” Welcome to the World of Small Body Archtops. Your reward for believing you don’t have…