Commissions:
Thierry André Instruments are available exclusively from this site on a pre-order basis. The current waiting list is approximately of 24 months.
When ordering, let Thierry know your preferences in terms of guitar. This direct, luthier/player contact, offers an unmatched service towards the making of your custom instrument.
Once completed, your instrument will be delivered via DHL to your door, from the Saint-Jean-Port-Joli Qc Canada workshop.
Currently, there is one (1) build slot available for the end of 2026. The order deposit is $5,000 USD. Final price of your instrument is to be discussed and confirmed via email, according to the current price list (please inquire for the price list here) :
-Reserve now your build-slot for Andre instrument n°126: SOLD
-Reserve now your build-slot for Andre instrument n°127: INQUIRE
All guitar models presented on this site can be used as a basic reference for your order. For payment terms click here.
Combining two instruments to create a completely new one is a popular option that is highly encouraged.
How to order:
Options :
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Body size/style/shape.
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Body woods. Top wood. Appointments & Inlay materials.
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Scale length, neck width, bridge spacing, string gauge, etc.
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Overall feel and aesthetics (classic, minimalist, or 3D oriented design).
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High-gloss nitrocellulose laquer or Satin (Parker) epoxy & oil hyper-thin finish.
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Most color or finish treatment, when appropriate.
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Cutaway (slanted, faceted, traditional, or as requested).
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Pickups & Hardware (where applicable).
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Truss-rod material (traditional steel, titanium, carbon fibre, etc).
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Neck profile (as requested) or standard.
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Orientation (left or right-handed).
A premium quality hardshell case is standard with every guitar.
Flight-case is provided for 3D oriented instruments.
Reference instruments:
(price descending from group 1 to group 5.)
Group 1 : Acoustic Research Series
Unlimited body & string configuration. 3D construction accentuates reverb and harmonics.
Highly expressive, monocoque one-off instruments.
Custom Flight-case. Lifetime warranty.
Group 2 : Archtop Series
Carved-top guitar or bass guitar built from master grade woods. Standard arched back or acoustic flat-back. Traditional voice. Choice of sound-port design, appointments and pickup.
Custom Hardshell or Flight-case. Lifetime warranty.
Group 3 : Flat-top Series
Acoustic guitar or bass guitar with flat-top construction. From master grade woods.
Beautifully voiced to order. Choice of sound hole/sound port configuration. Pickup option.
Custom Hardshell or Flight-case. Lifetime warranty.
Group 4 : Hollow-body Series
Highly responsive hollow-body construction. Electric guitar or bass guitar.
Carved-top and carved-back with choice of pickups and specs.
Custom Hardshell or Flight-case. Lifetime warranty.
Group 5 : Solid-body Series
Electric guitar or basse guitar, solid body-type w/carved-top or multi-layer construction.
Choice of pickups, color and finish. Highly ergonomic & classic designs.
Custom Hardshell or Flight-case. Lifetime warranty.
Commission highlights:
Individual approach:
Thierry André's guitar-making practice is oriented towards the production of unique, high-level pieces. Every order is processed to ensure:
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To meticulously plan the creation of your guitar, from its initial sketch to its blueprint and making, all the way to its finishing and final setup according to your preferences. .
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To be able to offer/select from, a wide range of unique wood materials and components, the majority of which have been in stock for 20 years now.
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To provide periodic updates on the progress of your guitar build. To ensure clear communication about its final cost and delivery time.
Lifetime warranty:
Standard with every Andre Instruments order:
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Lifetime warranty to original owner.
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Certificate of authenticity & professional photo documentation.
" Well, Thierry is French-Canadian, so one mustn't be surprised by a certain directness of speech.
- Go Thierry!
But his work is as unique, and fully his own, as is Michi Matsuda's and Ken Parker's are;
those guys are simply brilliant "
Ervin Somogyi