A Beautiful Expression of French Lutherie
An exceptional concert classical guitar by French luthier Renan Aouam, bringing together remarkable tonewoods, refined craftsmanship, and the elegance of the French guitar-making tradition.
Featuring a beautifully crafted German spruce soundboard aged over 20 years and spectacular Brazilian rosewood back and sides dating from the 1960s, this 2025 instrument offers a warm, rich, singing voice with impressive clarity, balance, and expressive depth.
Responsive and full of musical character, it invites the player to explore a remarkable palette of tonal colours, subtle nuances, and dynamic expression.
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Description
Specifications
- Luthier: Renan Aouam
- Country: France
- Year: 2025
- Scale Length: 650 mm
- Nut Width: 52 mm
- Soundboard: German Spruce (aged over 20 years)
- Back & Sides: Brazilian Rosewood (from the 1960s)
- Neck: Cedar
- Fingerboard: Ebony
- Bridge: Brazilian Rosewood
- Headstock Veneer: Brazilian Rosewood
- Tuning Machines: Handmade Alessi with Ebony Knobs
- Finish: Hand-Rubbed French Polish
- Case: BAM “La Défense” Brushed Aluminium Flight Case
- Weight: 1.620 kg / 3.57 lbs
- Body Length: 48.5 cm / 19.09 inches
- Body Depth: 9.5 cm / 3.74 inches
- Upper Bout: 28 cm / 11.02 inches
- Lower Bout: 36.7 cm / 14.44 inches
About the Luthier — Renan Aouam
Born in 1986, French luthier Renan Aouam developed a passion for music at an early age, beginning with the piano before discovering his fascination with woodworking during an internship with a cabinetmaker specializing in antique furniture restoration.
Driven by curiosity and a growing passion for instrument making, he began building guitars independently before pursuing formal lutherie training in Madrid, Spain.
In 2018, he established his first workshop in Pamplona, marking an important step in his professional journey.
Today, his work reflects a dedication to fine craftsmanship, acoustic refinement, and the continuing evolution of the classical guitar.
In the Luthier’s Own Words
“The two luthiers who have inspired me the most are undoubtedly Jean-Noël Rohé, who has deeply influenced my vision of guitar making, and Jean-Pierre Mazé, successor to Robert Bouchet.
Upon my return to France, Jean-Pierre kindly took me under his wing and passed on the heritage of the great French lutherie tradition, which he himself inherited from his master. I now have the privilege of being his only student, and I continue to learn from him to this day.
As I mentioned, I like to follow my own path when it comes to the design of my guitars. I strive for a distinctive sound, one that remains faithful to the traditional aesthetic yet incorporates a touch of modernity — a sound that reflects what I love most about the great classical guitars, while meeting the needs of today’s musicians.
My varnishes are developed according to the same philosophy. I craft my mixtures from different natural resins — such as dammar, olibanum, and copal — combined with shellac. Each resin has its own viscoelastic properties, and I adapt my formulas depending on the wood I’m working with. There is therefore no fixed recipe; everything depends on balance and sensitivity.
I firmly believe that, in guitar making, the essential thing is to listen to the material and, above all, to follow one’s own path.”
— Renan Aouam
Discover Renan Aouam at Grand Guitar Salon
A beautiful example of contemporary French lutherie, this 2025 Renan Aouam concert guitar offers a wonderful opportunity to experience the craftsmanship and musical artistry of a dedicated French guitar maker.
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Additional information
| Weight | 12.5 kg |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 115 × 51 × 21 cm |
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