My Lacote-style guitars hold a special place in my work. There’s something magical about the clarity, intimacy, and responsiveness of a fine 19th-century guitar, and I’ve spent years studying how René Lacote achieved that unmistakable elegance.

My goal isn’t to copy these historic instruments—it’s to build Romantic guitars that honor their lineage while offering the reliability, structural integrity and of course, the nuanced sound palette today’s players expect. Most of these guitars begin as commissions, shaped through conversations about tone, feel, and aesthetics. On occasion, I’ll build an on-spec instrument simply because the wood on my bench inspires me; when I do, you’ll find them listed under Lacote Style in Romantic Guitars in the Guitars For Sale section. If the sound and character of a Romantic guitar speaks to you, I’d be glad to talk about building one specifically for you