Guitar-maker luthier Kim Lissarrague Lattice concert classical guitar Australia

Kim Lissarague was one of our first choices for his ability to design modern guitars that retain the elegance and characteristics of traditional instruments enhanced by incomparable power and harmonic richness.

BiographyKim Lissarague designed his first guitars in 1991 at the age of 13. Prompted by his love of music and working with wood, he taught himself the basics of guitar-making.

Having learned his trade from the Australian guitar-maker Peter Riffin, he decided to concentrate on making acoustic instruments and, as a guitarist, became passionate about guitars.

During the 2000s, he worked with James and Mary Cargil and perfected his art. His initial training was classical, inspired by the guitar-making of Ignacio Fleta and Robert Bouchet.

New construction techniques were developed by Australian guitar-makers such as Grard Gilet, Robin Moyes and Jim Williams. Kim Lissarague worked to perfect his own model inspired by the Australian school. These instruments have acquired a worldwide reputation and are played by internationally-famous concert artistes such as Izhar Elias in Holland.

His guitars

His guitars offer fabulous sound projection, a warm sound, a long sustain, complex tones rich in harmonics with resonant high notes and deep, cello-style bass notes.

His guitar-making is particularly sophisticated and he uses premier-quality wood essences. If youre looking for power, sound volume and a high level of musicality, youll love Kims guitars.

Concert guitarKim Lissarrague

Standard sizes

String length650mm ou 640mm

Width at the nut52mm

Width at the 12th fret62mm

Neck thicness at the 1st fret21mm

Neck thickness at the 9th fret24mm

Gap between the string at the bridge57mm

Gap between the string at the nut42mm

Tuner: Gilbert

Mcanique Gilbert

Possible optionsMother-of-pearl or precious material inlays used as position markers on the fingerboard or the side of the neck.

Selected top-quality woods South American rosewood, Ziricote, Cocobolofor the back and ribs depending on availability: invoiced extra.

Adjustable neck for changing the string height quickly.

Hiscox Liteflite Pro II case.