Co-create a masterpiece of tone and beauty
Every Laurie Williams guitar is the natural expression of a collaboration between its owner and the luthier. A co-creation with as much input from the owner as desired, with the helpful direction of the luthier, to produce a commissioned instrument as immersive in acoustics as it is in aesthetics.
Tonewoods like you’ve never heard. Or seen.
Laurie Williams guitars feature some of the most resonant and unique tonewoods in the world, which also strike a chord visually. Each guitar is crafted from responsibly sourced tonewoods, either sustainably felled or recovered from New Zealand rivers or peat swamps.
A 30+ year luthier at the top of his game
Laurie Williams guitars are meticulously crafted; the synthesis of craftsmanship, musicality, physics, and art. With the experience of over three decades in each new instrument, they offer concert quality tone and are as stunning to look at as they are to play.
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The lineup
The Laurie Williams range has four instruments and five distinct models: Tui, Kiwi, Karakia, Hihi and Awa. Each sharing a gorgeous resonance his avid collectors love, Laurie Williams guitars are co-created to your exact specifications.
Acoustic
Crafted for fingerstylists, the Tui and Kiwi models are expressive and nuanced, offering impeccable tonality and aesthetics.
Classical
The true companion of accomplished soloists, the Karakia model has exceptional sustain and balance, with plenty of power in reserve.
Ukulele
With excellent dynamic range and sustain, the expression of the Hihi model is highly sort after by the modern virtuoso ukulele player.
Electric
The Awa model embodies all the precision and tonality as his acoustics, and have clear, bell-like harmonics and a fast, easily played neck.
Musician’s corner
Discover Laurie Williams guitars as played by musicians around the world.
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Testimonials
“Wow… it just keeps ringing! It was finished in late 2023 and guitar features an amazing ancient kauri back, which you can stare at for hours on end and still be impressed. The river totara and subtle paua rosette was exactly what I love in an instrument, a level of minimalistic craftsmanship that is second only to the superb tone.”
Michael Howard
NZ
“The moment I picked up the guitar I felt the sense of space and my song writing ideas soon followed suit. As a fingerstyle guitarist using open tunings, the rich bass and sweet melodic tones suit my style perfectly and I’ve recorded many studio pieces now with these guitars. It’s an honor and a joy to play Laurie’s guitars.”
Simon Fox
Aus
“It’s just as (insert inadequate superlative) as I expected it would be… the balance and comfort of the instrument struck me after I had recovered from my being so pleased with the aesthetics. I think the best compliment one can give to this (an instrument) is that you forget about it while playing it.”