Luthier Directory

Richard Wilson crafts modern Weissenborn guitars rooted in tradition. Utilising a unique blend of modern guitar construction techniques and vintage style appointments, these guitars offer a truly rich, nuanced tone that is faithful to century-old Weissenborn guitars.

Palelei Guitars is Trent Palelei, an emerging Brisbane luthier specialising in bespoke handcrafted guitars. Trent builds flat top steel string, contemporary nylon, Classical and Flamenco. Palelei guitars have a modern contemporary tone, with superb volume and projection. Each guitar’s warmth and brightness are tailored to customer preference with a focus on balance, dynamism and responsiveness. Palelei Guitars have a striking original aesthetic, with handcrafted inlays and fine appointments.

I build one off guitars. I build them from scratch, combining only the best lumbers for tops, Multi-laminate necks & bodies, & making whole guitars from a single block of wood where possible. I try to use only the best hardware available & steer more towards tone & playability than just volume or flashy looks. As a Luthier, I cater to the needs of Guitar players who can not find the instruments they want with the larger manufacturers. Paul McNamara.

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