Year Made: 1834

c. 1834 C. F. Martin

The name Martin is synonymous with American guitar making. The popularity and collectability of Martin guitars are well known, but many devotees might be surprised to learn that C. F. Martin & Co. traces its roots back to the first half of the nineteenth century and has since been run by six generations of Martin […]

1834 Pierre René Lacote

Pierre René Lacôte was arguably the greatest maker of guitars in the first half of the nineteenth century. He inspired a generation of luthiers and his Paris workshop produced some of the finest instruments played by the leading virtuosos of the day, including Fernando Sor, Ferdinando Carulli, Matteo Carcassi, and Dionisio Aguado.