First Ever Luthiers Expo

We are proud to announce luthiers from around world, showcasing their instruments on Saturday, June 23, from 9am to 5pm in the St. Botolph building. Confirmed presenters include:

Stephan Connor Guitars
Connor Guitars has been building classical guitars exclusively for over 17 years. Learn how these instruments work and refine a repeatable practice for delivering consistent tone, effortless playability and raw power.

I build Classical guitars for some of the finest concert artists and strive to have the love for my work reflected in the quality of my instruments.
- Stephan Connor

Jeroen Hilhorst (NL)
Since 1989, Jeroen Hilhorst has been combining the abilities of science and woodworking craftsmanship to make guitars with a beautiful and powerful sound.

Rich DiCarlo
Rich DiCarlo has been building guitars in the Spanish Tradition since 1981.

Toby Rzepka
Toby Rzepka is a maker of concert classical guitars and viols dedicated to producing high performance tools for musical expression. His workshop is now located in Portland, Maine, where he lives with his wife and daughter.

Thomas Knatt
Thomas Knatt has made guitars for 45 years, in the tradition of Robert Bouchet and Marcelo Barbero, as well as other Spanish makers. He specializes in shorter scale lengths, specialty guitars such a 7-strings, andunique pieces not usually available.

Jeremy Clark
Jeremy Clark (52 Instruments) has apprenticed under Canadian luthier Sergei de Jonge.

Delicately balancing tone and structural integrity, each instrument is crafted with meticulous attention to detail. My goal is to inspire the player and provide the artist with the medium to express themselves unencumbered and to their fullest potential.
- Jeremy Clark

Joshia de Jonge
Daughter of Canadian luthier Sergei de Jonge, she built her first classical guitar at the age of 13.

In every guitar I build, I aspire to achieve a sound structure with a clean clear tone. Most of all I hope that my instruments inspire the player.
- Joshia de Jonge