Anze Lopatic - 2025 - Prestige

About the luthier

Anže Lopatič, born in Ljubljana, Slovenia in 1998, has been passionate about woodworking since 2013. His journey began with crafting smaller items such as cutting boards, side tables, and home decor. These early projects sparked a lasting appreciation for the beauty, versatility, and challenges of working with wood. This passion led Anže to enroll in the Wood Engineering program at the Biotechnical Faculty of the University of Ljubljana, where he is currently completing his Master’s degree. His academic background has given him in-depth knowledge of wood properties, structural behavior, and acoustic performance. His sister, professional guitarist Neža Lopatič, played a major role in his appreciation for music and inspired him to build his first classical guitar in 2021. Since then, guitar making has become his primary focus, blending craftsmanship, science, and artistic expression. Anže applies a scientific approach to achieve optimal acoustic performance on each of his guitars. His engineering background enables him to thoughtfully select tonewoods and design guitars that are resonant, balanced, and responsive.

About the guitar

This 2025 Prestige model is built with a Slovenian spruce top sourced from the mountain forests of the Pokljuka region. The back and sides are made of Indian rosewood, with the sides doubled using a maple inner layer. This structure reinforces the guitar and adds stiffness, resulting in improved projection and greater volume. The bracing is based on Daniel Friederich’s conecept, an asymmetrical pattern that Anže has modified to enhance tonal balance and responsiveness. The neck is made of cedar and reinforced with two carbon rods for stability. It features an ebony fingerboard, a 650 mm scale length, a nut width of 51.5 mm, and a width of 62 mm at the 12th fret. Schaller GrandTune tuners are installed for precision tuning. The guitar is finished with hand-applied French polish, preserving the wood’s natural resonance while providing a classic aesthetic. The instrument delivers excellent volume, strong projection, and a complex, balanced tone. One of the guitar’s signature features is the rosette, inspired by the iconic designs of José Romanillos. It has remained Anže’s favorite since he first encountered it, and it adds a distinctive and personal touch to this fine instrument.