Romantic Guitars

The Romantic Guitar refers to guitars made during the Classical and Romantic eras in Europe. This period saw significant structural and functional changes in the instrument, with a wide variety of styles emerging. The most notable makers from this time include René François Lacôte from France and Johann Georg Stauffer from Vienna. These two luthiers are often considered representative of the Romantic guitar style, with their distinct approaches influencing the development of the instrument during this period.