Galloup guitars

EST. 1986 | usa

Acoustic | Archtop | Bass | Electric Guitars

Close-up of a Galloup acoustic guitar against a black background, showing the sound hole, strings, bridge, and part of the fretboard.

“Tone to inspire for a lifetime.”

bryan galloup | Luthier

Galloup Guitars is rooted in a commitment to craft, preservation, and education. From custom acoustics and electrics to the restoration of vintage instruments, the shop has become a place where artistry meets the science of sound. Using the proprietary Acousonix™ Sonic Tonewood rating system, each instrument is designed for consistency, tonal richness, and structural reliability.

Alongside guitar building, Galloup Studios™ and the Galloup School of Guitar Building and Repair serve as collaborative spaces where luthiers learn, refine, and contribute to the future of the craft. More than 2,500 graduates have gone on to become respected names in the industry, carrying forward the knowledge and traditions nurtured in Bryan Galloup’s workshop.

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Galloup G.6c Koa & Cedar | 2024 Dream Guitars Demo & Review

A rare Koa and Cedar pairing in Bryan Galloup’s 2024 G.6c creates a guitar with explosive response, clarity, and effortless playability. In this Dream Guitars demo, Paul and Logan highlight its fast neck, inspiring voice, and dynamic energy—making it a standout addition to any collection.

boutique guitar showcase entour | 2018 - 2025

  • A Galloup acoustic guitar with a light wood top, dark wood sides, and a tortoise shell pickguard, set against a black background with white text reading 'Boutique Guitar Showcase enTour 2023'.

    entour 2023

  • A guitar advertisement featuring a Galloup acoustic guitar with a light-colored top and dark sides, showing close-up details of the body, headstock, and fretboard.

    entour 2023

  • Close-up of a Maegen Wells archtop acoustic guitar with a black background, highlighting the body, strings, and fretboard.

    entour 2022

  • A vintage hollow body electric guitar with a sunburst finish, displayed against a black background, from a boutique guitar showcase in 2022.

    entour 2022

  • Back view of an acoustic guitar illuminated against a black background, with the focus on the guitar's body and neck.

    entour 2022

  • An acoustic Galloup guitar with a light wood body, black pickguard, and six strings against a black background, with the text 'Boutique Guitar Showcase enTour 2021' in the lower left corner.

    entour 2021

  • Front and back of a galloup guitar with specifications on a black background, one front view and one back view.

    entour 2020

  • Close-up of a Galloup guitars, one black and one natural wood, with the black guitar partially overlapping the wood guitar against a black background.

    entour 2020

  • Front and back Galloup Guitars displayed against a black background. The front view of a light-colored acoustic guitar on the left and the back view of a dark-colored acoustic guitar on the right, with specifications listed below.

    entour 2019

  • Close-up of a Galloup acoustic guitar showing part of the body, fretboard, and sound hole with a soundhole pickup.

    entour 2019

  • A promotional poster for Galloup Guitars G-2C boutique guitar showcase and world tour in 2018, featuring a photo of an acoustic guitar with a black background.

    entour 2018

“the best things in life are found in the moments shared with family, friends, and community” 

Bryan Galloup with glasses holding an acoustic guitar, standing indoors in front of a dark background.

bryan galloup | Luthier

  • An avid diver, Bryan finds balance and renewal exploring the underwater world. Travel has also played a big part in his journey—whether on family adventures, industry gatherings, or time spent with close friends, he values the connections and experiences that come from seeing the world with open eyes.

    For Bryan, life is about more than guitars—it’s about creating space for discovery, resilience, and joy, both for himself and the people around him.

life with strings attached | Ep 4

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"Running a business is a constant balance between the work you love and the work that keeps it alive." – Bryan Galloup

Crafting Purpose-Driven Guitars & Training Luthiers

Renowned luthier Bryan Galloup shares insights on building a meaningful guitar business, the science behind tone, and his journey training over 2,500 luthiers through the Galloup School. A must-watch for guitar makers, musicians, and entrepreneurs in the boutique guitar world.

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A Galloup acoustic guitar with a natural wood finish against a black background
Close-up of a Galloup wooden guitar body showing the grain pattern and inlaid decorative border on a black background.
Close-up of a Galloup wooden acoustic guitar against a black background.
A wooden Galloup acoustic guitar with a natural finish, black pickguard, and decorative rosette, set against a black background.
Back view of a Galloup guitar headstock with tuning pegs against a black background.
Close-up of a Galloup acoustic guitar showing the detailed wood grain and inlay on the body.
Back of a Galloup acoustic guitar with a wooden finish, set against a black background.
A Galloup acoustic guitar with a natural wood finish, black pickguard, and six strings, isolated against a black background.