Lehmann Stringed Instruments | Handmade Guitars | 34 Elton St. Rochester, NY, USA

Bernie Says: "Check out our "In Stock" collection. You get to try before you buy, free shipping, and no waiting!"

Repairs: We are currently accepting only fretwork repairs.

Models

Bernie builds many models of guitars and other stringed instruments one at a time and welcomes your design ideas to create your perfect instrument. The links below present some ideas for each model, but everything is open!

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Custom Designed and Built by Master Luthier Bernie Lehmann

Fluted and arched back of the Brazilian rosewood Lehmann Master Model 2000 guitar.

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2 Model KN Flattops - the same but ....different

One Model KN (Kinloch Nelson) is a cut-away in Rosewood, the other is full bodied in mahogany. They share a fine Ukrainian Carpathian...

Flat Archie

This is a hybrid guitar that features a carved spruce soundboard and a glued-on flattop style bridge. The tone is uniquely clear and...

Mandolarian

The Mandola is the second voice in the Mando-Band. It is like the viola to the violin. It plays 20% lower and is 20% bigger than the...

The Vienna Secession Guitar

My current build is an ebony Master Model 2000 themed on Vienna's unique take on Art Nouveau from 1897 through 1914. Artists like Gustav...

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Bernie Says: "Check out our "In Stock" collection. You get to try before you buy, free shipping, and no waiting!" Repairs: We are currently accepting only fretwork repairs.