Maker and Restorer of Fine Stringed Instruments
Melbourne
Classical Guitars & Historical Instruments
My workshop is devoted to the making and restoration of fine stringed instruments.
Drawing on more than thirty years at the bench, I work within historically informed construction and design, using time-proven methods with close attention to structure and workmanship. This extends to proportion, tonal response, and the small structural details that influence how an instrument settles and matures over time.
Each instrument is approached individually, whether newly built or entrusted to me for restoration.
The work is guided by the instrument itself, with tone and playability at its centre, and an emphasis on not overworking what is already there. Traditional materials and techniques remain central — from aged tonewoods and hide-glue construction to hand-applied French polish, chosen for its acoustic sensitivity, subtle depth, and long-term repairability.
Workshop Practice
Concert Classical Guitars
Classical guitar making forms the central voice of my practice, informed by Spanish master instruments of the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. Working with traditional techniques refined over generations, I aim to produce instruments of clarity, balance, structural integrity, and tonal depth.
Each guitar is built individually, guided by proportion, responsiveness, and an aesthetic grounded in historical precedent, while remaining responsive to the needs of contemporary musicians.
Historical Reproductions & Commissions
I undertake commissioned projects to recreate historically significant plucked and bowed instruments, guided by close research, period design, and practical understanding of historical construction.
Past work includes nineteenth-century gut-string guitars, mandolins and mandolas, lutes, theorbos, violins, viols, and bows. Each commission is approached individually, balancing scholarly fidelity with the living demands of performance.
Restoration
Restoration of fine stringed instruments forms a core part of the workshop. I undertake work across the guitar, violin, lute, mandolin, and viol families, including bows, with careful respect for original materials, structure, and historical integrity.
The aim is to preserve both function and character, allowing instruments to continue their musical lives with authenticity and stability. Independent valuations are also undertaken where required, informed by close familiarity with historical construction, condition, and market context.
Contact Sachar Amos
Send us a message and we'll be in touch.Sachar Amos · Stringed Instrument Maker
Contact Sachar on 0425 782 681 to arrange a workshop visit....All enquiries are welcome.