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L-MJ model built in 2019 by La Due Guitars of Triangle, New York.  Kevin has been woodworking for over 50...

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Soundboard: Sitka Spruce
Body Wood: Black Cherry
Neck Wood: Black Cherry/Walnut
$5,000
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OM Guitar body with top-grade Brazilian rosewood back and sides. The soundboard is premium Sitka spruce top. ...

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Soundboard: Sitka Spruce
Body Wood: Rosewood, Brazilian
Neck Wood: C shaped mahogany
$14,000
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Eric Schaefer Guitar #85 - This instrument is a 000 with a Redwood soundboard and a Ziricote back and sides. It...

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Soundboard: Redwood
Body Wood: Zircote
Neck Wood: Port Orford Cedar
$7,900
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The Luthier Bench provides round-the-clock support for pre-sales questions, product inquiries, logistic resolutions, as well as other queries regarding our online marketplace.  We provide 24/7 Suppport over three channels, either live chat, phone or messaging.

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We welcome your questions via our 24/7 Live Chat Support portal.  We also have answers to many common concerns.  To access Live Chat, simply click on the "SUPPORT" button on the bottom-left of our site.

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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 Norton Package Guarantee on every build shipment utilizing our platform.  A premium of 2% of the cart total is added at checkout up to $5,000 in top-tier shipping & purchase insurance, including damage, loss or even post-delivery theft.
  • 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 $25,000.

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.