My name is Alistair Thompson and I am a guitar builder (luthier) located in Pretoria, South Africa. I have been building guitars for over 25 years, initially as a hobby, but now full time since retirement. I come from a science background, and am a self-taught luthier.
Steel String Guitars
I have in the past built standard classical guitars, arched back classical guitars and a couple of jazz arch top guitars. But I now concentrate on building dreadnought guitars only.
Hand Crafted
I build traditional, handcrafted guitars with a deep love and respect for the woods I use. I strive to create aesthetically beautiful instruments with a great sound.
African Wood
My guitars (back, sides and neck) incorporate woods only found in Africa, and chosen because of their special beauty and acoustic properties. I use the finest tonewoods that all builders of fine guitars worldwide use.
No CNC Tech
The guitars that I build are handcrafted steel string acoustic instruments built in Africa, the cradle of civilization. I build each unique guitar myself - by hand, slowly and carefully. I only build 3-4 instruments a year. No CNC technology is used.
Let's Chat!
Need more information? Send me an email or drop me a text. I prefer Whatsapp or email please.
- alistair.h.thompson@gmail.com
- +27 82 776 1624
- 1262 Puxley Lane, Queenswood, Pretoria, 0186, Gauteng, South Africa
