The tone you’ve
been chasing.
Author-built guitars handcrafted in Spain.
For musicians who demand soul, precision, and character.
A Great Luthier for Everyone
Since 1995, Gerónimo and his son Federico have continued the family tradition of creating the highest quality handcrafted guitars, accessible to musicians of all levels. We believe that a great instrument doesn’t have to cost a fortune. That’s why we maintain fair prices without compromising sound or excellence.
Every guitar leaves the workshop to be played, felt, and lived. Each guitar comes with its certificate of authenticity and exclusivity, signed by the luthier.
- Soulful craftsmanship — Handmade, one by one, with their own character.
- Proven quality — Over 5,500 guitars and 5/5 customer ratings.
- Fair pricing — Models between €2,000 and €3,000.
Where every guitar starts with hands and patience.
In the early 90s, the Gerónimo Mateos workshop was born with a single obsession: to build high-quality handcrafted instruments, designed to be played for a lifetime.
Today, we remain a family workshop where every guitar passes through our hands from start to finish—from selecting the woods to the final setup.
Here is an unfiltered look at how we work inside.
“Handcrafted guitars don’t have to be expensive.”
We believe craftsmanship should be accessible. That’s why each Mateos guitar combines traditional methods with a fair price structure—no intermediaries, no unnecessary luxuries.
An author’s instrument, within reach of those who love music.
“I thought a handmade guitar was only for virtuosos or collectors. I was completely wrong.”
Hear the difference
Musicians from around the world share their Mateos experience.
“I customized my guitar 100%”
“Different models, all handmade”
“I own 4 Mateos guitars”
Always informed throughout the entire process.
We turn the building process into a premium experience. You’ll get updates, photos, and guidance on every decision—from woods to setup.
Choose your voice
Django
Jazz Manouche
Tennessee
Acoustic · F-Holes
Auditorium
Classical · Concert
Flamenca
Flamenco · Pure
Archtop
Jazz · Premium
Crossover
Modern fusion
Each Gerónimo Mateos guitar is unique and certified
Each Gerónimo Mateos guitar is a unique piece, handcrafted in our workshop following the finest Spanish lutherie tradition. This certificate guarantees that:
- The instrument has been personally handcrafted by the Gerónimo Mateos workshop.
- Your guitar has its own serial number and is registered in our internal records.
- All woods and materials have been individually selected and tested for quality and sound.
- The instrument has passed a final inspection for tone, playability, and finish.
The difference is felt in every note.
- Generic woods selected by stock, not by sound.
- Fast assembly, no personalized adjustment.
- Industrial varnishes that can alter resonance.
- No direct relationship with the builder.
- They all sound the same… none represents you.
- We select each wood by tone, grain, and response.
- Manual adjustment and fine-tuning by the luthier.
- Varnishes that respect natural vibration.
- Direct communication at every stage.
- Numbered and signed certificate included.
FAQ
Your personal build request
Talk directly with the workshop.