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Looking For Hand-Built Guitars?

Only a small percentage of guitar Buyers (or even Collectors) appreciate the value of a Luthier-built guitar.  Or, fully recognize that only human hands can craft the finest of fretted instruments.  And, that only human ears can precisely 'voice' a guitar body for pristine projection and sustain.  If you are one of these rare guitar lovers, we are the guitar buying (and reselling) platform for you!

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Are you ready? There are advantages to joining our platform even if you are not ready to purchase a hand-built guitar. Our logged-in users are able to access our feature-rich "Wishlist" that allows you to save guitars into customized lists - and even share your Wishlists with your friends. Also, when you join you will automatically be subscribed to our newsletter "From The Bench" which will provide the latest Luthier guitar listings and articles from our Knowledge Base.

Explore Luthiers, Builds & Knowledge

Let's begin!  The Luthier Bench platform is an exploration into the remarkable world of hand-crafted guitars.  We are witnessing a golden age of the independent guitar builder.  Peruse our Luthier Storefonts and learn more about the Builders and their guitars.  We also invite you to dive into our Knowledge Base filled with articles of Luthier wisdom & experience.  Better-educated guitar buyers acquire better guitars!

Acquire and/or Sell Luthier Guitars

You found that hand-crafted guitar that literally speaks to you!  We are here to provide 24/7 logistics support working with the luthier to ensure your guitar arrives in pristine condition.  We provide both shipping insurance and advanced tracking.  Or, do you already own a luthier-built guitar and looking to sell?  Join our site and click "Apply To Sell" in your account dashboard.

FEATURED BUILDS

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An historic guitar build listing by Earth's most famous guitar educator and repairman - Dan Erlewine.  In 1971, Dan built...

TONEWOOD SPECS

Soundboard: N/A
Body Wood: Black Walnut Amish-Cut
Neck Wood: Black Walnut - Maple Center Strip
Fretboard: Indian Rosewood
Bridge: Tune-O-Matic
$14,500 USD
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NOTE: Due to CITES regulations regarding Brazilian Rosewood this guitar is only available to purchasers...

TONEWOOD SPECS

Soundboard: Sitka Spruce
Body Wood: Rosewood, Brazilian
Neck Wood: C shaped mahogany
Fretboard: Ebony
Bridge: Ebony
$14,000 USD
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An historic guitar build from the legendary Luthier and repairman Dan Erlewine.  In the early 1970s, Dan built a custom...

TONEWOOD SPECS

Soundboard: N/A
Body Wood: Black Walnut Amish-Cut
Neck Wood: Hard Maple
Fretboard: Hard Maple
Bridge: N/A
$12,750 USD
Shipping calculated at checkout.

From The Founder

Welcome to The Luthier Bench - your online marketplace & knowledge base for luthier-built guitars.  We invite you to explore the three main sections of our platform: Luthiers, Guitar Builds, and Knowledge Base.  Each luthier vendor has unique storefront here with information about their build philosophy, style and history.  Luthiers transform dead wood into living, breathing instruments of music.  Each guitar build represents a step in the evolution of the luthier - each guitar is a piece of the luthier's soul.  On this site you will find only hand-crafted guitars built by luthiers across the globe.  A luthier guitar is the intersection of art, science, aesthetics and most of all, music.  The Luthier Bench was envisioned as the meeting place of the luthier community with both buyers and collectors who appreciate the craft, the art, and the sound.

Chayton Alo, founder of The Luthier Bench
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WHat THE LUTHIER BENCH OFFERS

  • 100% of guitar builds on The Luthier Bench will be from workshops that have a seasoned history of guitar construction and have been interviewed by our Founder.
  • The Luthier Bench is solely focused on hand-crafted builds by independent guitar Luthiers.  There will be no factory guitars here, including vintage instruments.
  • One of the missions of The Luthier Bench is to create a focused online resource of Luthier wisdom in our Knowledge Base, including our high-definition video library.
  • Our logistics platform is designed for insured shipping of high-end guitars.  We have installed map-based, precision tracking to assure on-time delivery in pristine condition.
  • The Luthier Bench provides XCOVER Shipping & Purchase Insurance on every build shipment utilizing our platform.  A premium of 1.5% of the cart total is added at checkout up to $10,000 in top-tier shipping & purchase insurance, including damage, loss or even post-delivery theft.  Note that $5,000 of insurance coverage is included in all our flat rate shipping.
  • We provide three Support Channels that operate 24/7 to assist both Luthiers in Storefront Management and Buyers in both purchase & logistics.  Contact Us either by live chat, message, or call 828.808.7000 anytime.

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What is the mission of The Luthier Bench?

The Luthier Bench is the premier online marketplace and knowledge base for Luthier-built guitars. Approved luthiers are provided a storefront and the ability to list their guitar builds for sale. We handle 100% of the logistics and insurance for every build acquisition. The Luthier Bench is the online home for the independent guitar builder to connect with discriminating Buyers and Collectors.

WHAT IS OUR UNIQUE VALUE TO COLLECTORS?

The Luthier Bench is the single online marketplace for Luthier-built guitars.  Our Buyers typically manage a personal collection of guitars and are now exploring unique guitar builds with impeccable specifications.  Our Buyers visit our Luthier Storefronts looking for remarkable tonewood selection, precision in building, and aesthetics in finish.  Our platform is the sole multi-vendor marketplace for these Buyers to meet an array of extraordinary Luthiers.

What are the requirements for a guitar listing?

Naturally we welcome a wide array of guitar Builders and builds on The Luthier Bench. We have categories that include Dreadnoughts, Archtops, Parlors, Bass and Electric, and more.  Our primary requirements is quality of build and Luthier reputation.  We anticipate that the average price point for Luthier Storefronts will range from $5,000 to $15,000, with masterpiece builds from top-tier Luthiers from $20,000 and up.

What is the Luthier knowledge Base?

The Luthier Bench intends to amass the single largest resource of Luthier wisdom in our Knowledge Base.  We will be accumulating articles (and videos) on every aspect of guitar construction, including building, voicing, as well as advice on long-term maintenance of your instrument.  Each Luthier Storefront will contain a link to the wisdom of that builder - thereby acting as a selling point to a potential Buyer.  
INTRODUCING

The Luthier Bench

Hand-Crafted by Luthiers for Luthiers
We that have a passion for building guitars and for those that appreciate the magic and beauty of a luthier-built guitars - these are the people that The Luthier Bench were built for.  Let's build together!  We are a global community preserving the traditions and craftsmanship of centuries of design and woodworking.