Welcome to Thorell Guitars!

 For over thirty years I have been pursuing guitar making. For most of that time I have been absolutely infatuated with jazz guitar having been exposed to some of the greatest jazz guitarists on the planet in my early teenage formative years.   In my early twenties I had been building and repairing on the side of playing and studying jazz guitar.  Upon completing my second apprenticeship, which was in acoustic guitar making I began my company Thorell Guitars in 2003.   My entire business model is built around finding something really exciting to make for my clients.  I want to make something just for you, that you will cherish and be inspired by for a long time.  Fortunately along the way I have built and designed some guitars that have become in demand and carry a life of their own. 

 These beautiful traditions are creations that have bespoke tradtions that I am so very proud to carry on and continue to develop. Unique characters of sound and feel, like  the Frank Vignola FV being produced by Eastman guitars now for almost ten years and by us for over fifteen years!  Or the  Gianina, known for nearly twenty years around the globe for its nylon string archtop unique and haunting tones. 

 It is a true honor to be building these instruments. I thank you for being here and for the entire family of people who love and appriciate my work. 

    Please contact us and speak with me about what you would like. We aim for this website to be informative to all of our guitar offerings. Please advise me if there is something you would like to see here.

Thank you.

Ryan Thorell