Finger style steel string acoustic guitar Makers & Luthiers

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.

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".