Guitar Makers & Luthiers in Australia

With a passion for building working instruments, each one is unique and a Work of Art.

Located in Maclean Northern NSW Australia, I manufacture guitars from scratch using only the finest materials and parts available to your exacting specifications for a very real world price.

Chris Melville is a true Master Luthier of over 30 years experience, whose reputation stretches far beyond his workshop in Brisbane. Originally from New Zealand, he began making guitars after moving to Australia in 1986. His particular favourite is the OOO style, steel string acoustic. His guitars are characterised by their exceptional sustain, harmonic richness, balance, clarity and volume. "A 'Melville' is a guitar for life because it is one that you will continue to discover year after year".

Born in Sydney Australia Maker of high end quality furniture 40 years Maker of "Essy" acoustic classical and steel string guitars,19 years. Materials:Australian native tonewoods and timbers from America,Europe,Africa and South America. All timbers selected are visually stunning with their inspiring range of grain patterns and producing sounds that are live in each of their tonal ranges.