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Michael L. Elwell

maker from DeSmet, ID

Michael L. Elwell
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About Michael L. Elwell

At the workbench when steel meets wood, just as when the lights dim, the room quiets, and the music starts, it is all about Resonance, Clarity, and Harmony. Concert Classical and Flamenco guitars are built with traditional materials and techniques a…

Service areaMost Elwell guitars are in the Pacific North West but some are spread across the land and overseas.
ShippingUSPS, UPS, and Fed Ex are available. Will make arrangements as needed.

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Elwell Guitar concert INLA 080410 2.mpg
Mike Elwell well known high end Luthier of classical guitars with a young student playing one of his recent builds at a Spokane local Luthier's club.

Recommendations for this maker

I first met Michael about eleven years ago when he came to the Leeds Guitarmakers' School to attend the classical guitar building class. He built the best student-built instrument we ever saw at the school. He's only gotten better in the intervening ...

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The dedication and effort that Mr. Elwell puts into every project he undertakes is simply unheard of in this day and age. The concept that defines his artistic career and his lifestyle, his Mission, is to create not just a musical instrument but a...

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Michael Elwell is a wonderful man, one that is easy to talk to and is eager to listen to your needs as a customer. He is also an exceptional artist. A little over a year ago, I ordered an instrument from Michael. We began the order with a long dis...

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I must exclaim my utter amazement at just how perfectly fitted to my needs and desires Michael Elwell was able to bring out in this phenomenal instrument. I was really wanting for quite some time to read the 10c Lute Tablatures directly on a Guitar,...

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What can't I say about the Exquisite craftsmanship and attenion to detail of a MICHEAL ELWELL, concert Classical Guitar.....visually a stunning piece of art for the eye to behold.His perfection in every facet of the Instrument is amazing. All hand do...

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When our son began playing the guitar we didn't think it would go farther than becoming a pass time, and didn't dream it would be a life's passion. After three years of going to state and obtaining countless praise and awards everywhere he played h...

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From tapping on soundboards in the shop to trading drawings and samples of rosettes to conversations about woods and neck shape Michael is a deeply enjoyable person to work with. With precise attention to every detail and a holistic vision of the in...

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