Contemporary guitar
making.
Drawing on strong references both in music and in the historical evolution of the guitar as such : Award-winning luthier Thierry André designs and builds a limited number of instruments each year, creating each one from drawings, templates and construction molds which are developed with the primary aim of reflecting his authentic and contemporary vision of the guitar instrument.
A specialist in the steel string acoustic guitar, Thierry is recognized for offering his clientele - instruments of a distinctive and timeless character - each exploring form, sound, and function... Fully highlighting the unexplored expressive & sonic possibilities that the guitar instrument still holds today.
"My current production addresses the needs of collectors and players. Since 1998 I have been learning to know the guitar, exploring it from its evolutionary sequence, from its inspiring past teeming with influences. I bring it to you today in our contemporary era, focusing primarily on archtop, hollow body and steel string instruments.
Within these pages you will find a simple overview of my work, a brief impression. I strive to provide the best musical tool that can be designed and built today, if ever a guitar can meet any definition. - And yes, writing or calling me directly via my site is an old-school touch that I appreciate - Don't be shy, and thank you for visiting!
Thierry André
