Art & Lutherie
Since 1995
Established in 1995 in Princeville, Quebec under Robert Godin's acclaimed family of Canadian acoustic brands, Art & Lutherie (A&L) was conceived to celebrate the raw, soulful heritage of vintage American roots, delta blues, and traditional folk music. Handcrafted using more than 95% sustainable indigenous Canadian tonewoods—including select pressure-tested solid cedar and Sitka spruce tops, Canadian wild cherry back and sides, and silver leaf maple necks—Art & Lutherie instruments are distinguished by their earthy matte patina finishes (Bourbon Burst, Tennessee Red, Faded Black) and resonant parlor (Roadhouse), concert hall (Legacy), and dreadnought (Americana) body silhouettes.
31
Years in Business
220K+
Guitars Sold
$8M+
Annual Revenue
Complete Art & Lutherie Guitar Price & Valuation Guide (2026)
Comprehensive market valuation ranges, mint vs used condition pricing, tonewood specs, and historical price trends for Art & Lutherie guitars.
Art & Lutherie Price Overview
Art & Lutherie covers a wide range of instruments from entry-level to professional models. Typical used prices vary by condition, series and year. Higher-end USA models and limited editions retain value better than mass-market lines, while rare or vintage pieces often command significant premiums.
When evaluating value, consider originality (pickups, hardware), structural condition (neck, frets, finish) and documentation (serials, receipts, setup reports). Price dispersion across platforms is common; local stores offer service and inspection, whereas online marketplaces provide broader selection and price transparency.
For detailed buying advice, model comparisons and condition-based pricing, read the full guide linked above.
Market Overview
Average Price
$330
+3.6% vs last year
eBay Listings
360
Active listings
Sold This Month
88
+3% vs last month
Price Range
$160-$650
Current market range
Data sourced from eBay, Reverb, and Guitar Center used listings
Art & Lutherie Timeline
Brand Founded in Princeville, Quebec
Robert Godin founded Art & Lutherie to craft affordable acoustic guitars steeped in authentic North American folk tradition.
Launch of the Cult-Classic Ami Parlor
The compact 12-fret Ami parlor guitar debuted, becoming an instant campfire and fingerstyle folk legend.
Pressure-Tested Solid Canadian Tops
Standardized acoustic rigidity testing across all solid cedar and spruce tops harvested from sustainable Canadian forests.
Complete Brand Re-imagining (Legacy, Roadhouse, Americana)
Redesigned the entire catalog into retro Americana body silhouettes featuring Bourbon Burst, Tennessee Red, and retro finishes.
Godin Q-Discrete Electronics Integration
Introduced vintage-styled top-mounted volume and tone controls connected to under-saddle transducers.
Over 30 Years of Canadian Roots Heritage
Revered as the definitive authentic roots acoustic value in modern acoustic guitar manufacturing.
Complete Art & Lutherie Product Lineup
Art & Lutherie channels the soulful resonance of 1930s porch blues using 100% sustainable Canadian forest tonewoods.
Roadhouse Parlor Series
Compact 12-fret parlor acoustics engineered for fingerstyle blues, ragtime, and intimate porch songwriting.
Select pressure-tested solid spruce top, wild cherry back and sides, 24.84" scale, Graphtech Tusq nut and saddle.
Equipped with vintage top-mounted brass volume and tone knobs controlling an under-saddle pickup.
Classic discontinued 12-fret parlor with solid cedar top, almond or burgundy satin finish, and dry woody punch.
Legacy Concert Hall Series
Ergonomic concert hall mid-size acoustics delivering balanced projection and rich vocal accompaniment.
Solid spruce top, wild cherry body, open-gear 16:1 antique brass tuners, custom semi-gloss patina finish.
Striking matte blue finish, onboard Godin electronics, comfortable auditorium waist curve.
Americana Dreadnought Series
Full-size dreadnoughts delivering robust acoustic volume, punchy low-end fundamentals, and strumming clarity.
Solid spruce soundboard, wild cherry back and sides, silver leaf maple neck, rich room-filling strumming projection.
Stage-ready dreadnought with vintage sunburst finish and Godin electronics.
"Art & Lutherie channels the soulful resonance of 1930s porch blues using 100% sustainable Canadian forest tonewoods."
Model-Specific Buying Guide
Each model has unique characteristics that affect both tone and value. Here's what to look for when buying specific models.
The Fingerstyle & Slide Blues Essential
Check 12th-Fret Neck Joint
Inspect the 12th-fret neck-to-body joinery; confirm there is zero neck angle drop or separation under string tension.
Brass Tuning Machine Action
Turn the open-gear 16:1 antique brass tuning keys to ensure smooth string winding without binding.
Inspect Top for Fingerstyle Wear
Solid spruce and cedar tops on A&L lack plastic pickguards; examine the wood around the soundhole for bare wood fingernail grooves.
The Singer-Songwriter Balance Machine
Godin Q-Discrete Volume Pot Check
If equipped with top-mounted knobs, rotate them to ensure they turn smoothly with no grounding crackle.
Wild Cherry Grain Inspection
Examine the 3-ply Canadian wild cherry back and sides for any structural impacts or finish bubbling.
Bridge Saddle Height
Check that the compensated Tusq saddle has at least 2mm of height above the bridge slot for future action lowering.
The Campfire & Travel Cult Legend
Cedar Soundboard Softness
Check the soft solid cedar top for previous humidity stress cracks, especially behind the pin bridge.
Bridge Lifting Test
Slide a thin paper edge around the rear bridge contour to verify 100% glue contact with the face.
Action at the 12th Fret
Measure string clearance at the 12th fret; healthy Ami guitars play effortlessly at 5/64" low E height.