ISAAC JANG guitars

EST. 2013 | California | usa

Acoustic Guitars


Isaac jang | Luthier

“When you put your heart into every detail, the guitar becomes more than wood and strings—it becomes alive.”

Close-up of an Isaac Jang acoustic guitar with a light-colored top, dark brown sides, and a decorative rosette around the sound hole on a black background.
  • His guitars are known for their exceptional responsiveness, balance, and elegance, built to feel alive in the hands and become a player’s most trusted companion. Isaac blends traditional techniques like brace carving and tap tuning with modern tools such as Chladni pattern visualization and FFT analysis, allowing each instrument to evolve through informed intuition.

    Finishing is done with the same care: ultra-thin lacquer is applied to enhance resonance and preserve the guitar’s natural voice. The result is an instrument that’s not just precise, but deeply personal—one that inspires connection and creativity.

    Isaac Jang Guitars: thoughtfully built, masterfully voiced, and made to be your go-to guitar for a lifetime of music.on text goes here


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demo

Isaac Jang OM-Style Guitar Demo Featuring “The Tree” Mahogany | Carter Vintage Guitars
Experience Isaac Jang’s OM-style acoustic guitar, built with rare “The Tree” mahogany and figured Alpine spruce. This Carter Vintage Guitars demo highlights the rich tone, balance, and elegant design that define Jang’s celebrated lutherie.


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workshop interview

Luthier Isaac Jang welcomes Pierre Journel of The Guitar Channel into his Los Angeles workshop to discuss his journey, building philosophy, and plans for the future. From NAMM reflections to a six-year waitlist, this intimate interview reveals why Isaac’s guitars are as personal as they are exceptional.


ISaac jang | Luthier

“I want someone to pick up one of my guitars and feel like it was made just for them—like it already knows their hands.”

Isaac Jang holding a guitar, partially covering his face, photo in black and white.
  • Born in South Korea and raised in Los Angeles, Isaac’s connection to the guitar began through church music and evolved into a lifelong pursuit of the instrument’s craft. After studying at the Galloup School of Lutherie in 2007, he apprenticed under renowned luthier Kathy Wingert for nearly a decade. Through that mentorship—and time spent in legendary repair shops like Westwood Music under Fred Walecki—he developed a deep understanding of structure, tone, and the nuances of a well-loved instrument.

    Each Isaac Jang guitar is the product of both tradition and innovation. His voicing process blends classic methods like tap tuning and brace carving with modern analysis tools such as Chladni pattern visualization and FFT. Still, the final decisions always come down to feel and sound—what Isaac calls “informed intuition.”

    Finished with ultra-thin lacquer to allow for maximum resonance and longevity, his guitars are known for their clarity, balance, and a lively, expressive voice. They are designed to be personal—built to inspire, to connect, and to become the guitar you reach for again and again.

    As Isaac says, “I want each guitar to feel like it belongs in your hands—something that invites you to play, keeps you playing, and becomes your go-to guitar.”


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Isaac Jang

Discover the artistry of Isaac Jang, a master luthier known for his handcrafted guitars that blend tradition, innovation, and soul. From his Hollywood workshop, Isaac creates world-class instruments celebrated for their precision, tone, and timeless design.


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