Swedish Guitar Building Center in the heart of our store

In our guitar workshop, the Swedish Guitar Building Center, two skilled luthiers work daily. Both have a solid foundation from the prestigious Carl Malmsten Guitar Building Program, now known as the Music Instrument Academy in Upplands Väsby. We maintain a close collaboration with the school and wholeheartedly support its development — because the tradition of craftsmanship must live on!

Meet Our Luthiers

Here, you will meet Mats Nordwall (Nordwall Instrument), a true veteran who has been with us since 2006, and Joakim Grahn (Grahn Instruments), who joined in 2012. Together, they tackle both "possible" and "impossible" tasks with outstanding precision and expertise. Whether you need maintenance, restoration, or custom-built instruments, you can trust that the work will be carried out to the highest standards. Our customers appreciate not only our technical skills but also our creativity and ability to find smart, practical solutions.

A Unique Knowledge Base with Years of Experience

Since its inception in 2002, our workshop has handled tens of thousands of instruments for both private customers and the store itself. Every project adds to our growing knowledge base, and we are proud to offer this accumulated experience to our customers every single day.

Mats Nordwall Mats Nordwall is a guitar builder and instrument technician educated at Carl Malmsten's School of Craftsmanship from 2003 to 2006. He holds not only a Master Certificate, but also a Bachelor’s Degree and a Journeyman’s Certificate in guitar building — a combination that reflects his broad knowledge and exceptional craftsmanship. Mats specializes in steel-string guitars and folk music instruments such as mandolins, mandolas/bouzoukis, and citterns. In addition to repairing instruments in our workshop, he also builds custom instruments to order. His rapidly growing customer base includes several of Sweden's top folk musicians — a testament to his outstanding quality and craftsmanship. www.nordwallinstrument.com

Joakim Grahn Joakim Grahn is an instrument maker educated at the Music Instrument Academy in Stockholm from 2009 to 2012. He holds both a Master Certificate and a Journeyman’s Certificate, and during his studies, he was awarded the prestigious "Apprentice of the Year" scholarship in 2012 at a ceremony in Stockholm City Hall — a recognition of his exceptional craftsmanship and talent. Joakim specializes in baritone and bass instruments, where his precision and attention to detail truly shine. His deep passion for vintage instruments is another hallmark of his work. With extensive knowledge and experience handling older, unique instruments, he is an invaluable asset in our workshop, especially when it comes to managing complex restoration projects. www.grahninstruments.se