The"Multi-Talented Luthiers" article in the March issue of Acoustic Guitar Magazine features 'The Legato Luthier' himself! See an image of page one of the print version here. Check out the full article online at Acoustic Guitar's webiste here. Or better yet, buy the mag! The entire 7 page article by Andrew Volk is worth the read (and the cover price.)

Did the Vikings really play banjo? No, they played the MÜNJO!


It's a 5 string banjo sweeter than a mando! (click larger)

Available for sale NOW!: Münjo's slightly younger sibling, an OCTAVE MANDOLIN!

Go to the "INSTOCK" page for more info. (click photoz larger)

Bernie was interviewed by his favorite radio host, SCOTT REGAN from WRUR during the Clothesline Art Festival and got to play a couple of tunes LIVE (scarry!!!). Here's a YouTube<LINK>. Check out BL's paintings <HERE>

The latest leaf of Lehmann lore leads to THE LANCE!!!! Is it acoustic??? Is it electric??? Yes, folks, TWO guitars in ONE!!!! (includes new technology). More information and fotoz on this Lacewood Lady on the "In Stock" page Here.

The LEHMANN PLAYERS hit the Rochester International Jazz Fest, 2009.
The Kinloch Nelson Band plays Wednesday, June 17, and the Fred Vine Band plays Tuesday, June 16 at Abilene Grill, Liberty Pole Way (across from Harro East) from 5pm to 8 pm. There will be a display of fine instruments from yours truly,
the Legato Luthier, and FREE BEER with every purchase!

See images of the NEW Model 2000 Classical #423 Here

Both DEEP and WIDE - Lehmann's carved hollow body Bass speaks to your SOUL!

The Latest in GOOD TASTE: Carved back Classicals in waterfall bubinga!

LEHMANN does it again! More cool ideas from the pool of possibilities:
Here's a MINI-CUTAWAY that doesn't take away tone. click to enlarge.

Check out JAZZ TIMES MAGAZINE September issue - Their review of the Montreal Guitar Show mentions the "stunning LEHMANN ribbed back guitar that projects incredibly well" Right ON!

"Lehmann Blends Music and Art" read the latest article on the front page of the
Business Section of the Rochester Democrat & Chronicle, May 11, 2008!
ARTICLE LINK
Watch the D&C On-Line Video: "Life as a Luthier" by Annette Lein

See LEHMANNS GUITARS live at these upcoming guitar shows:

Newport Guitar Festival in Miami Beach, April 11 to 13, 2008.
http://www.newportguitarfestivalmiamibeach.com/
What a great show in a really FUN place! Thanks Henry!

Montreal Guitar Show, June 27 to 29, 2008. More Handmade guitars than you've ever seen in one place! The Best of the Best. Concurrent with the Jazz Fest.
http://www.salondeguitaredemontreal.ca/accueil_en.aspx

TWO MORE one-of-a-kind LEHMANNS hit the stage this week: The Kinloch Nelson Concert Model (12 fret cutaway steel string) and the model MJ (an "0" size wedge body nylon string). Check out author MJ Auch's story of how we built her guitar. LINK HERE

 The New LEHMANN OVAL HOLE ARCHTOP has arrived! Sweet and rich as a peach pie with ice cream!

The LEHMANN GUITARS Concert featuring Rodney Jones, Lumiere, Nicholas Goluses, Los Arpegios, and Kinloch Nelson, was a great event and all those who attended had lots of fun.  It certainly was a beautiful day!

Gypsy guitar wizard Andreas Oberg burns the board of a Lehmann Rodney Jones Model at the "Django in June" Festival.

Gypsy Guitarists Duane Andrews and Ben Wood visited the Shop during the Rochester International Jazz Festival between gigs to keep their fingers hot. Good thing I had a fire extinguisher!

John Hammond recently visited the Luthier's Lair and fell in love with the Lehmann ebony Model 2000. Great player. Great taste!

The Luthier's Blog is the happenin' place! Check it out above.

Travel season is upon us! Take a look at the new LEHMANN GYPSY CARAVAN Travel guitar. Order yours now and have a great vacation!
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CHECK OUT THE NOV.-DEC. ISSUE OF "ROCHESTER MAGAZINE"
A nice photo and article about Rochester's favorite luthier on p.85 in
the "Made in Rochester" section.

12/2005 DIG THE NEW MODEL 1887 DELUXE!
This is one with "everything on it." Curly pearwood, Adirondack spruce, engraved piano key ivory border, sound hole ring and fingerboard inlays, carved heel, nas Lehmann torch headstock. Ya gotta love it!

10/23/05 LEHMANN INSTRUMENT FEST '05
The Lehmann Instrument Fest was well attended this year by nearly 275 music lovers. The variety of music ranged from lute to jazz and everything in between, and featured instruments made by yours truly from 1972 to the present. Thanks to Kinloch Nelson, Artisan Works Gallery and all the musicians who played.
Click on photos for larger version.

10/20/05 - Featuring the "Dard Hunter Rose" Model 1887
Here's a new model I built especially for my Webmaster. He says he loves the richness of the wood and details. The arts and crafts rose and mother-of-pearl inlays look good next to the tobacco burst. Also features an ebony fretboard, spruce top and pear wood back and sides.