The finished product - a Martine Montassier original being played by
Brazillian guitarist Luiz de Aquino
The finished product - a Martine Montassier original being played by
Brazillian guitarist Luiz de Aquino
Old instruments awaiting repair in the studio
The decorative sound hole edging is essentially a hand-made mosaic
Assembling the body sides
Guitar design pinned to the wall
Necks and headstocks awaiting finishing
Forming the sides of the body
Martine putting the finishing touches to a client's guitar. Each one is totally
unique and takes one to two months to produce entirely by hand
The studio of Martine Montassier, guitar maker - situated in the tiny village of
St Jean de Fos in the foothills of Les Cevennes, southern France
Instruments awaiting repair