SABOLOVIC GUITARS

Sabolovic Guitars — Haute Couture Archtops from France

For over a quarter of a century, Sabolovic Guitars has cultivated a reputation for crafting some of the world’s most distinctive hand-built archtops — instruments where artistic vision, refined craftsmanship, and acoustic excellence converge.
From our French atelier, each guitar is entirely handmade, following a philosophy closer to haute couture than to industrial lutherie. Every curve, joint, carving, and finish is shaped by human hands, guided by experience, intuition, and an uncompromising pursuit of beauty.

A Legacy of French Craftsmanship

Founded more than 25 years ago, Sabolovic Guitars was born from a desire to create instruments that transcend function. Our archtops are the result of persistent research, unique design language, and years of experimentation with resonance, bracing concepts, and plate tuning.
Over time, our atelier has become a sanctuary for musicians and collectors from around the world — a place where traditional French lutherie blends with modern artistic sensibility.

Today, Sabolovic instruments are played and collected across Europe, North America, Japan, Korea, Singapore, Australia, and the Middle East. From refined jazz stages to private art collections, the presence of a Sabolovic guitar is always unmistakable.

Philosophy — Instruments With a Soul

A Sabolovic archtop is not simply built; it is composed.
Our philosophy begins with the belief that a guitar carries a soul shaped by the hands that create it. As such, each model is drafted, sculpted, and voiced with the same care one would devote to a sculpture or a piece of fine jewelry.

We strive for:

Timeless elegance rooted in European artistic tradition

Acoustic personality adjusted through hand-graduated plates and traditional bracing

Sophisticated lines and refined proportions

A tactile, intuitive playing experience for discerning musicians

An unmistakable visual identity, recognisable from across the room

The result is an instrument that feels alive — responsive, fluid, vibrant, and deeply musical.

Materials — Selected Like Fine Wines and Rare Woods

Tonewoods are the foundation of any great archtop, and we treat them with the same reverence as a violin maker.
Each piece is hand-selected from trusted European suppliers who specialise in old-growth spruce, flamed maple, pear, walnut, and ebony. We choose woods for:

Acoustic potential

Density and grain discipline

Stability and aging behaviour

Visual harmony and character

All tops and backs are carved exclusively by hand, allowing us to control thickness, flexibility, and voicing with extreme precision. This level of manual work takes time — often weeks of refinement — but it is essential for achieving the organic, expressive character that defines the Sabolovic sound.

Collectors Series & Special Editions

Beyond our standard models, Sabolovic Guitars develops a small number of Collectors Series instruments.
These pieces receive additional hours of carving, exclusive woods, custom colors, and unique artistic inlays. Each guitar is conceived as a one-of-a-kind art object, built for clients who value rarity and individuality.

The Collectors Series has been especially appreciated by clients in Japan, Switzerland, and the United States, where appreciation for fine craftsmanship and limited-edition artistry is particularly strong.

Custom Orders — A Tailored Experience

We accept a very limited number of bespoke commissions each year.
A custom Sabolovic instrument is built through direct dialogue with the client, allowing choices such as:

body size and depth

acoustic voice orientation

custom colors and finishes

special woods and bindings

neck profiles tailored to playing style

artistic elements such as engraving, textures, or sculptural details

Each custom instrument is a true collaboration — a meeting between the musician’s vision and the maker’s artistic language.

Worldwide Shipping — Trusted by Clients on Every Continent

Our clients are located around the globe, and every Sabolovic guitar is prepared for secure and fully insured worldwide shipping.
Instruments are packed with multilayer protection, humidity-controlled materials, and custom-fitted cases designed for international travel.

We ship regularly to:

Japan (Tokyo, Osaka, Yokohama, Nagoya, Sapporo)

Switzerland (Zurich, Geneva, Lausanne)

United States (NYC, LA, Chicago, San Francisco)

Canada, Singapore, Australia, South Korea, and the Middle East

Wherever you are, a Sabolovic guitar can safely reach you.

Guarantees & Authenticity

Every instrument comes with:

A Certificate of Authenticity

A full professional setup before shipping

Detailed documentation of materials, voicing, and specifications

Lifetime support for adjustments, maintenance advice, and artisan guidance

Sabolovic Guitars stands behind every instrument with commitment, integrity, and long-term service.

Why Musicians Choose Sabolovic

For the acoustic depth and clarity shaped by true hand-voicing

For the exclusive design language found nowhere else

For the artisan quality that industrial makers cannot replicate

For the luxury experience, from consultation to delivery

For the international prestige associated with owning a handmade French archtop

✨ From France to the World — The Art of the Handcrafted Archtop

A Sabolovic guitar is not just an instrument.
It is an encounter with sound, craftsmanship, and artistic identity — created for those who seek the rare, the refined, and the truly exceptional.