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Lehmann Stringed Instruments is the workshop of luthier Bernie Lehmann in Rochester, New York, making custom-designed, handmade guitars and other fine stringed instruments since 1972. If you are looking for a builder who works one instrument at a time to a player's own specification rather than a factory line of standard models, this is the kind of shop the site describes. If you need a mass-produced instrument, a retail store with shelf stock, or published online ordering, the site does not present itself that way.
What the workshop is
The site identifies the business as Lehmann Stringed Instruments, located at 34 Elton St., Rochester, NY, USA. The description states that handmade custom guitars and other fine musical instruments have been made there by Bernie Lehmann since 1972.
Two things follow from that framing:
- The work is custom and hand-built, not catalog production.
- The operation is a single luthier's workshop with a long continuous history, not a brand with multiple builders.
What it makes
The site's own headings and captions point to several instrument families:
| Instrument | What the site shows |
|---|---|
| Master Model 2000 | An ebony instrument with a hand-cut pierced rose sound hole |
| Model Eclipse | Described as built for jazz playing |
| Contempo Archtop | A cinnamon burled-maple archtop, described as suited to a club, a big stage, or a spare bedroom |
| Cadenza Model | Described as elegant and aimed at the classically oriented player |
| MandoCello | Listed among the models |
| Model KN Flattops | Two instruments described as "the same but ....different" |
The recurring thread is custom design: the descriptions tie each model to a playing situation or a player type rather than to a spec sheet.
What you can do on the site
The page is organized around Models and around an introduction to the instruments and the maker. From the visible content you can:
- Browse the model names and the short descriptions attached to each.
- Get a sense of the range, from archtops and flattops to classical-oriented instruments and a mandocello.
- Find the workshop's location in Rochester, NY.
The site also carries a notice that The Artisan Guitar Show in Harrisburg, Pa. opens April 10–12, 2026, which is a way to see the instruments in person rather than only on screen.
What the site does not tell you
The page evidence does not include prices, ordering steps, wait times, or payment methods. Nothing in the material indicates that instruments can be bought directly online, and no pricing signals appear. Treat cost, availability, and lead time as things to ask about directly rather than assume.
Who this is for
- Players seeking a one-off instrument built to their own preferences in wood, size, and voice.
- Jazz, classical, and acoustic players who want a maker who names specific models for those settings.
- Buyers who value a long-established independent workshop over a large manufacturer.
- Anyone who wants to see and play before deciding — the 2026 Harrisburg show is the concrete opportunity mentioned.
If instead you want a fixed price list, immediate shipping, or a warranty policy spelled out on a web page, this site as described will not answer those questions for you.