My name is Albert Cox, and I work as a luthier from my workshop in Oosterhout, near the city of Nijmegen in the Netherlands. I build classical and flamenco guitars, as well as acoustic steel-string guitars and archtops.
I built my first guitar in 2008 because, as I always say, “I couldn’t find a better one.” I really wanted to understand how guitars work, and I was utterly captivated by the beauty of the craft of guitar making. In 2010, I began my studies at the CMB lutherie school in Puurs (Belgium). I am deeply grateful to my teachers Ralph Bonte, Mich Van Sever, and Karel Dedain for sharing their craftsmanship and inspiring me to take my guitar making to ever higher levels. In 2012 and 2015, I had the opportunity to participate in the Leonardo Guitar Research Project, visit projects in Finland and the UK, and complete an internship with the French luthier Rémi Petiteau.
I was trained in the traditions of European classical guitar making and the post- industrial American luthiers. I combine the best of both worlds, drawing techniques from one or the other depending on the instrument. I study and replicate the work of old masters such as Vicente Arias, Marcelo Barbero, and Daniel Friederich, as well as pioneers like Carl and August Larson. Additionally, I am greatly inspired by the work of innovators like Trevor Gore, which helps me understand acoustics, push the boundaries of tradition, and meet the demands of each player for every new instrument. At my first DGF GuitarEXPO, I am very much looking forward to sharing my work with you.
Albert’s Guitars





