Will Lehmann Stringed Instruments Be at the Artisan Guitar Show in Harrisburg, PA?

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Yes — Lehmann Stringed Instruments' own website announces the Artisan Guitar Show in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, opening April 10–12, 2026, with the line "You've gotta see this!" That announcement is the strongest signal on the site that the workshop plans to be part of the event. Because show schedules and exhibitor lists can change, treat the date as confirmed by the site but verify Bernie Lehmann's specific booth or table before you travel.

What the site says about the show

The homepage carries a single dated notice:

  • Event: The Artisan Guitar Show
  • Location: Harrisburg, Pennsylvania (the site writes "Pa.")
  • Dates: April 10–12, 2026
  • Tone: An invitation to come see the instruments in person

The site does not list a booth number, hall, or table assignment. It also doesn't state whether every model travels to the show or only a selection.

Why this matters if you're considering a Lehmann instrument

Lehmann builds handmade custom guitars and other fine instruments in Rochester, New York, under luthier Bernie Lehmann, who has been building since 1972. A show is one of the few chances to do things a website can't offer:

  • Play before you commit. Custom instruments vary in neck profile, body depth, and voice. Holding a Contempo Archtop or a Cadenza Model in your hands tells you more than any photo.
  • Talk through a commission. If you're thinking about a custom build, a face-to-face conversation about woods, scale length, and bracing is far more efficient than email.
  • Compare models side by side. The site names several distinct instruments — the Master Model 2000 with its hand-cut pierced rose sound hole, the Model Eclipse aimed at jazz players, the cinnamon burled-maple Contempo Archtop, the Cadenza Model for classical players, the MandoCello, and the "2 Model KN Flattops" — but seeing them together reveals the differences in size and feel.

How to confirm before you go

The homepage notice is a date and a nudge, not a full exhibitor listing. To avoid a wasted trip:

  1. Check the show's own exhibitor list as the date approaches. Organizers typically publish a floor plan and vendor directory closer to the event.
  2. Contact Lehmann directly. The workshop is at 34 Elton St., Rochester, NY. Ask whether Bernie will be attending personally and which instruments he's bringing.
  3. Re-check the Lehmann site nearer April 2026 in case the notice is updated with booth details.

If you can't make the show

The show is one route to the instruments, not the only one. The workshop itself is in Rochester, New York, and a direct inquiry is the natural next step for anyone outside the Harrisburg area — whether you want to arrange a visit, discuss a commission, or ask which models are currently available to try.

For a custom builder, the show is best understood as a shortcut to the same conversation you'd otherwise have by reaching out. If April 10–12, 2026 in Harrisburg works for you, it's worth confirming the details and going. If it doesn't, contact the workshop directly rather than waiting for the next event.