EGB Forms Landmark Alliance with Newark College’s MIC
We are absolutely thrilled to share a milestone for our community. The European Guitar Builders (EGB) association has officially partnered with the prestigious School of Musical Instrument Crafts (MIC) at Newark College in the UK! This is the first academic alliance of its kind for EGB. It brings together our international network of independent professional […]
A Collective Vision for Modern Lutherie
A Collective Vision for Modern Lutherie Bologna Guitar Show | 15–17 May 2026 The EGB Luthier Collection began with a shared dream: to create a space where the finest handmade instruments from EGB members can truly be heard, felt, and understood. We believe the care and artistry poured into a bespoke guitar deserve an environment […]
EGB Luthier Collection at the Bologna Guitar Show 2026
“EGB Luthier Collection” an exclusive exhibition at the Bologna Guitar Show 15-17 May 2026 The Background A large proportion of EGB members have asked for greater visibility and a distinctive platform at major guitar shows, and many of us have voiced a common frustration: the difficulty of truly showcasing the depth and quality of our […]
The Holy Grail Guitar Show is back
“The Art & Future of the Guitar” In Paris, at the “Maison de la Radio et de la Musique”. From November 29 to 30, 2025 . The show has been curated within this theme, incorporating the most representative work of those at the forefront of the profession. Aiming beyond the horizon both technically and aesthetically, […]
General assembly 2023
After the Holy Couch Guitar and the COVID pandemic, an all new board was elected with Frank Deimel as president and Adam Wehsely-Swiczinsky, Nicolai Schorr, Diego Vila, Marco Viola, Christian Jablonski and Rui Silva as board members. Transfer of location to Märkische Höhe
Symposium 2017
3 day Symposium in Vienna with about 40 participants Talks and lectures from: Evan Gluck, Mauro Banfi, Jacco Stuitje & Hans Geerdink, Jason Kostal, John Thomas, Linda Manzer & Grit Laskin, Pierre Journel & Nicolai Schneekloth The General Assembly of the EGB association was held in the afternoon of the first day. Starting the Community […]
2016 Symposium
Talks and lectures from: UlrichTeuffel, Jamie Gale, Fabio Ragghianti, Pierre Journel, Alexander Pfriem & Lothar Clauder, Gary Southwell and Cem Öcel. The general assembly was held in those two days aswell and Michael Spalt was reelected as president of the association.