Fine Classical Guitars

PAUL FISCHER works within the oldest mainstream tradition, yet he is an innovative thinker who has been able to turn his skills to all areas of lutherie with great success. His catalogue of work includes plucked instruments of the baroque period through to contemporary 6-10 string guitars.

The elegance of form, choice of the finest materials, and meticulous craftsmanship are a clear statement of Paul’s long and extensive experience making copies of instruments from the baroque to the contemporary concert guitar.

50th Anniversary guitar 2006 | Soundboard: Spruce traditional fan bracing | Body: Highly figured Brazilian Kingwood

50th Anniversary guitar 2006

Soundboard: Spruce traditional fan bracing | Body: Highly figured Brazilian Kingwood
Neck: Honduras Mahogany | Machine heads: Lacote style by David Rodgers

Neck: Honduras Mahogany

Machine heads: Lacote style by David Rodgers
50th Anniversary guitar 2006 | Soundboard: Western Red Cedar. Taut bracing | Body: Fine bird's eye maple

50th Anniversary guitar 2006

Soundboard: Western Red Cedar. Taut bracing | Body: Fine bird’s eye maple
Neck: Brazilian Mahogany | Machine heads: Engraved German silver plates, faux ivory traditional buttons, by David Rodgers

Neck: Brazilian Mahogany

Machine heads: Engraved German silver plates, faux ivory traditional buttons, by David Rodgers
Concert 8 string guitar in the style of Francisco Simplicio | Soundboard: fine grained Spruce, taut bracing | Body: Brazilian Rosewood | Neck: Brazilian cedar | Machine heads: Engraved brass plates, mother of pearl buttons By David Rodgers

Concert 8 string guitar in the style of Francisco Simplicio

Soundboard: fine grained Spruce, taut bracing | Body: Brazilian Rosewood | Neck: Brazilian cedar | Machine heads: Engraved brass plates, mother of pearl buttons By David Rodgers
Guitar Opus 1V | Soundboard: Bears claw (haselfichte) spruce. Sandwich top | Body: Sapele pommele

Guitar Opus 1V

Soundboard: Bears claw (haselfichte) spruce. Sandwich top | Body: Sapele pommele
Neck: Rippled Honduras mahogany | Machine heads: engraved brass plates, mother of pearl buttons, by Alessi

Neck: Rippled Honduras mahogany

Machine heads: engraved brass plates, mother of pearl buttons, by Alessi
Flamenco guitar in traditional form | Soundboard: fine grained spruce | Body: Cypress

Flamenco guitar in traditional form

Soundboard: fine grained spruce | Body: Cypress
Neck: Brazilian Mahogany | Heads: Traditional peghead

Neck: Brazilian Mahogany

Heads: Traditional peghead
Guitar No 1000 | Soundboard: Fine grain spruce | Body: Rare old Birdseye Brazilian rosewood

Guitar No 1000

Soundboard: Fine grain spruce | Body: Rare old Birdseye Brazilian rosewood
Neck: Brazilian mahogany | Head facing: Snakewood | Machine heads: engraved silver plates,snakewood buttons, by David Rodgers

Neck: Brazilian mahogany

Head facing: Snakewood | Machine heads: engraved silver plates,snakewood buttons, by David Rodgers
Six string guitar in the style of Francisco Simplicio | Soundboard: spruce | Body: Brazilian rosewood |Neck: Brazilian mahogany |Machine heads: engraved silver plates, faux ivory traditional buttons, by David Rodgers

Six string guitar in the style of Francisco Simplicio

Soundboard: spruce | Body: Brazilian rosewood |Neck: Brazilian mahogany |Machine heads: engraved silver plates, faux ivory traditional buttons, by David Rodgers
Head: Opus 1V | Inlaid head of Sapele Pommele, inset design ebony and boxwood

Head: Opus 1V

Inlaid head of Sapele Pommele, inset design ebony and boxwood
Head design for Premier and Virtuoso models. Facing of Brazilian rosewood

Head design for Premier and Virtuoso models.

Facing of Brazilian rosewood
Flamenco head design

Flamenco head design

Facing of macassar ebony

Facing of macassar ebony

Ebony pegs and bone decorative pips

Ebony pegs and bone decorative pips

Inlaid head Opus 1V | Machine heads: Brass and mother of pearl, by Alessi

Inlaid head Opus 1V

Machine heads: Brass and mother of pearl, by Alessi
New guitar 2013. Opus V1 Soundboard of 20 year old European spruce. Fan braced

New guitar 2013

Opus V1 Soundboard of 20 year old European spruce. Fan braced
Neck: Old Honduras Mahogany. Body: Satinwood. Machine heads: Hauser style by Alessi

Neck: Old Honduras Mahogany.

Body: Satinwood. Machine heads: Hauser style by Alessi
Guitar case made in the 19thc style. Constructed in Lemonwood with macassar ebony detailing. Quilted satin interior

Guitar case made in the 19thc style.

Constructed in Lemonwood with macassar ebony detailing. Quilted satin interior
Solid brass fittings. Locking dovetailed accessory drawer

Solid brass fittings. Locking dovetailed accessory drawer

Paul Fischer Against the Grain book Paul Fischer Against the Grain book
Paul Fischer

Against The Grain

The immense success Paul Fischer has achieved in a remarkable career is, of course, not only due to his amazing gifts but also sheer hard work, his energy, combined with a passionate belief in what he wanted to create. Therefore, with this fascinating publication, we celebrate his artistic contribution and his supreme talent.

John Mills

Available from:
Presto Music. Books.
23-25 Regent Grove. Leamington Spa. Warwickshire.CV324NN. U.K
email: info@prestomusic.com
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Paul Fischer

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List of Players -
Past & Present

  • Pepe Martínez
    Assad Brothers
    Marcelo Kayath
    Ruben Riera
    Jukka Savioki
    Amsterdam Guitar Trio
    Eduardo Fernández
    Badi Assad
    John Mills


  • Jason Vieaux
    Abreu Brothers
    Gerald Garcia
    Hill Wiltschinsky Duo
    Paulo Bellinati
    John Taylor
    Omega Guitar Quartet
    Forbes Henderson
    Jason Waldron
    Pavel Steidl
    Juan Martin
    Xuefei Yang


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