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Brian Cohen, Guitar Maker

I became a professional guitar maker in 1972, and am now the longest-established independant classical guitar maker in the UK. As well as classical guitars I make many other types, including flamenco, requinto, multi-string, steel string 'acoustic' guitars, archtop Jazz, as well as historic reconstructions. 'Special commissions' are welcomed. (Member of the Crafts Council Selected Index.)

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Instruments for Sale: 2025

I do sometimes have some guitars in stock for sale: some new, some pre-owned older master guitars and some rare antique guitars too- enquire please. I also look to buy outright fine master guitars- contact me with what you have for sale please.

Classical Guitar 1984 Now on sale August 2025.: A good guitar, rosewood, spruce, own model of the period, now re-polished, and full serviced. Made originally for Angel Romero, to commission, in 1984. In wonderful condition! Full details and photos follow, it has only recently come in, photo and full specification to post. Please email me to register interest.


Brian Cohen, 2012 / 2013 *RESERVED pending Sale* steel string 'Martin 000-42 style' guitar, based on the Martin signature 'Eric Clapton' model, made from a beautiful Brazilian type figured maple, Guixava, ( Macrophilia Gardnerianum) and mature aged spruce top, with Sperzl locking tuners into flat head with original style Martin type v-join to headstock, Hiscox case. This guitar was initiated for the filming for 'Searching for Sugerman', which won the 2013 Oscar for 'Best Documentary', and used in the background to filming scenes, all done in my studio during 2012. This guitar is the finished result.
Details and Photo Slideshow: HERE


Brian Cohen 2022:*SOLD* Classical guitar, 'Alondra', made as the studio 'demo' guitar for 2022. Condition is new, the H1/Torres model. 65 cms scale, Brazilian Rosewood Incl.full CITES) Spruce, the fully purfled figured Satinwood bindings give this guitar a real 'old school' look, double purfled table, unique rosette, Rodgers. French Polish finish. Even, smooth and rich tone, with a really easy action. With hardshell Hiscox Artiste flight case. Details and Photos: HERE: This guitar is now SOLD

*SOLD* Brian Cohen 2022: *SOLD* Classical guitar, 'Colibri', made for stock and available , made during Covid, and for immediate sale from the end of November 2022. Condition is new, the H1/Torres model. 65 cms scale, figured Brazilian Rosewood with hardshell Hiscox Artiste flight case. This guitar now sold

Sale of Special items, including Wood, Tools, Equipment, Accessories, Books.

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Ongoing sale of fine instrument-making materials, from my large and well matured stock: After more than 50 years as a professional maker, I realise that I have more wood in stock than I could ever possibly turn into finished instruments. For this reason, I have decided to offer for sale selected sets of wood, individual pieces of wood, drawn from my wonderful wood stock, all totally dry, seasoned, aged, and ready to use. Please ask if there is anything specific you are looking for, I may have it. I cannot list here all the wood, tools and items I will offer, so have decided to list all, item by item , with the list being revised and added to continously, all items coming from my own stock and collection of tools gathered over the years. So please ask if you are looking for something specific. Certain items come from the atelier of the famous luthier, David Rubio, (now deceased) and also from the studio of Michael Heale, also now deceased, and the rest is from my own collection. I prefer to offer for sale this way, so as buyers can see , select, and even try items before purchase, rather than go via auction.


Example of a set on Sale now: Brazilian Rosewood, ( Rio Rosewood- Dalberigia Nigra) 1 matched set, (set ID number 86 B) The first item is a matched set of Brazilian Rosewood, in stock with me since 1979, ( Pre-Cites in fact) but on offer now, with art 10. CITES permit, ( allow 4-6 weeks to obtain full CITES export permit), there are some wood dealers offering limited Rio sets for around Eu 2000 or more. Price - £1650, to include CITES and carriage anywhere in the world. Photos HERE

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Mandolins and other items of Musical Interest: I stock and sell many mandolins, as well as other unusual rare instruments, including banjos, books, violin family, other unusual, curious and rare collectors pieces. Al information on these has now moved to another website, linked here: SoundAntiques Please visit this new website for details for all the mandolins and other rare instruments currently on offer.

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