Welcome

My classical guitars are based on traditional Torres/Hauser designs and past master Spanish luthier guitars that were played by great artists like Segovia.  My acoustic steel string guitars are based on vintage "Golden Era" American guitars of the 1930's & 1940's. 

It's my goal to replicate the sound of the finest vintage guitars that are beautifully handcrafted, relatively lightweight, and very responsive to the touch.

I continue to learn more about the art & science of building instruments with each new guitar and strive to handcraft very musical guitars with exceptional tone, playability and timeless aesthetic beauty.

Darren R. Hippner  

April , 04, 2013 

Attention customers. As of today i am no longer accepting orders for custom guitars until Jan , 01, 2015 . I am preparing for my 20th anniversary series of original Master models. You can pre-order one today for $4,000, list price starting in 2014 will be $5,200 per order. You save $1,200 or 23% off . 

I look forward to hearing from you all . Stay Well,  Darren R Hippner