The guitars are designed by Lutz in Germany and built in China. All models feature solid wood tops, micarta fretboards and bridges and dovetail neck joints.

Where are art and lutherie guitars made?

Princeville, Québec Canada
Each Art & Lutherie acoustic guitar is handcrafted in the small town of Princeville, Québec Canada in an environment beneficial to producing exceptional acoustic guitars. Each model is made with the painstaking attention to tone, detail and authentic craftsmanship using Canadian tone woods.

What is Tilia tonewood?

Basswood (Tilia Americana and varieties) The principal wood used on most Japanese made instruments since it is a readily available Asian tonewood, although pressure from customers pushed Japanese builders toward ash after 2004. It is a very light wood that is easily worked but has little strength or character.

What happened Sigma guitar?

The Sigma line was discontinued by Martin in 2007. The rights to the name was acquired by German company AMI Musical Instruments GmbH, which relaunched the brand with guitars being produced in China.

How do you date Art and Lutherie guitar?

Owned by Godin – they use the same dating system. ” Here’s how you can decode our serial numbers : first 2 digits : production year, 3rd and 4th digits : production week, 5th digit : production day (1=monday, 2=tuesday, etc…), last 3 digits : weekly production rank. Our production year begins on August 1st.

Does Godin own art and lutherie?

There are six brands under the Godin family: Seagull, Simon & Patrick, Norman, LaPatrie and Art & Lutherie, and Godin. We are also the manufacturer of the revolutionary TRIC case which provides a new level of guitar protection, unparalleled in the industry today.

Are Sigmas good guitars?

Sigma is well-regarded as some of the best value-for-money acoustic guitars on the market and they cater for beginners through to pro players who need a guitar for gigging. Sigma guitars have outstanding quality in both construction and sound, for over 40 years Sigma has remained at the top of their field.

Where are Auden guitars based?

UK based Auden Guitars are hand made Custom Shop acoustic & electro acoustic guitars. An Auden guitars life begins in the hands of a highly skilled luthier based in a small workshop in China where the initial construction takes place.

Which wood is best for guitar body?

Spruce. This evergreen, found in northern temperate regions of the globe, is literally top choice: the ideal wood for the soundboard, or top, of an acoustic guitar.

  • Rosewood.
  • Mahogany.
  • Exotics.
  • What is the best wood for guitar neck?

    Mahogany is the most common wood used for building necks for acoustic guitars. It is strong, dense but light and easy to carve.