padalka guitars

EST. 2011 | canada

Electric Guitars | Bass Guitars

Close-up of a Paldalka electric guitar, showing the body, pickups, strings, and bridge.

“Everything should be perfect is a given.”

Simon Padalka | Luthier

  • Founded by Simon Padalka, the brand is defined by refined design, flawless craftsmanship, and obsessive attention to detail. Each instrument is designed not only as a world-class sonic tool, but as a tactile and visual experience—meant to inspire before a single note is played.

    Born from a foundation in architecture and shaped by a global perspective, Padalka Guitars is driven by innovation, discipline, and the relentless pursuit of beauty. With only 5 to 10 build slots available each year, these heirloom instruments embody the rarest combination of functional excellence and fine art sensibility.

padalka supreme

demo

Padalka Supreme Demo | Andrew Booth Performs “Luminary” on First Canada-Built Model 

Experience the Padalka Supreme—the first model built in Canada by Simon Padalka—in this dynamic demo by Andrew Booth. Featuring a 25" scale, neck-through mahogany construction, bird’s eye maple fretboard, Pegcity Private Stock pickups, and Padalka’s own bridges, the Supreme delivers sonic clarity, flawless playability, and sculptural beauty.

Written and performed by Andrew Booth (@andrewboothmusic), mixed/mastered by Mikey Tucker (@mikeytvck), and filmed by Colourwave Media (@colourwavemedia).

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Neptune Black Sea

Padalka building process

Go behind the scenes of the Padalka Neptune build in this in-depth look at the creation of the Black Sea finish. From raw wood selection to final assembly, witness Simon Padalka’s meticulous process blending refined design, architectural precision, and artistic vision. A rare glimpse into the craftsmanship behind one of Padalka Guitars’ most striking custom models.

boutique guitar showcase en tour | 2019 - 2026

  • Close-up of a modern electric Padalka guitar with a wooden body, metal strings, and a sleek design, displayed against a black background with text overlay for a guitar showcase event.

    entour 2026

  • Close-up photo of an electric Padalka guitar with a dark, textured wood finish against a black background.

    entour 2026

  • Close-up of an electric Padalka guitar with a floral design on its body, strung with black tuning pegs and set against a black background.

    entour 2025

  • Close-up view of an electric Padalka guitar with a dark body and a light, marble-like wood neck, set against a black background.

    entour 2025

  • Close-up of the back of a Padalka Guitar electric bass body against a black background.

    entour 2019

  • Close-up of a Padalka electric guitar with a greenish-blue body, featuring pickups, tuning pegs, and a volume knob.

    entour 2019

"I left architecture behind, but the principles stayed with me—structure, balance & beauty now live in every guitar I build." 

A black and white profile of Simon Padalka with a beard, wearing a beanie and a hoodie, sitting against a plain wall.

simon padalka | Luthier

  • and armed with a deep appreciation for high-quality materials and structural design, he redirected his creative path to focus entirely on luthiery.

    In 2015, Simon upgraded his workshop and introduced new models that would define the early era of Padalka Guitars. His craftsmanship soon reached global stages, with appearances at the Holy Grail Guitar Show in Berlin and the NAMM Show’s Boutique Guitar Showcase in 2019 and 2020. However, in 2022, geopolitical challenges forced Simon to leave Russia, and he relocated to Canada to join Dingwall Guitars and reestablish his brand in a new country.

    Today, Simon operates out of Canada, producing a small number of highly refined guitars and basses each year. His design-forward instruments—including the legacy Ennea Bass—speak the language of modern craftsmanship, cultural resilience, and artistic reinvention.

life with strings attached | podcast

Guitar Design, Durability & the Community Build

Simon Padalka returns to Life With Strings Attached to talk about a guitar that survived a truck fire and flooding, his community-designed guitar experiment, the move toward headless instruments, and how architecture, engineering and real player feedback continue to shape Padalka Guitars.

life with strings attached | podcast Ep 47

simon padalka

building guitars with innovation & purpose

"I left architecture behind, but the principles stayed with me—structure, balance, and beauty now live in every guitar I build." – Simon Padalka

Luthier Simon Padalka shares his journey from Russia to Canada, leaving architecture to build boutique guitars. Discover how his design roots, family support, and global showcases shaped the refined craftsmanship behind Padalka Guitars.

gallery | padalka guitars

Close-up of an electric Padalka guitar with a distressed wood finish, with black pickups, bridge, and control knobs, set against a black background.
Close-up of a six-string Padalka electric guitar with black pickups and bridge, black body, and visible fretboard.
A Padalka electric guitar with a unique modern design, featuring a dark wood body, a textured white and gray pickguard, and a sleek black control panel, set against a dark background.
Close-up of a modern Padalka electric bass guitar with a black body and green accents, featuring four strings, multiple control knobs, and pickups, set against a plain gray background.
Close-up of a Padalka electric bass guitar with a dark wood grain finish, black pickups, and control knobs, set against a plain gray background.
Close-up of the neck joint of a Padalka Guitar on a gray background.
A black electric Padalka bass guitar with a woodgrain pattern on the body and black control knobs, set against a gray background.
Close-up of a Padalka bass guitar headstock with black tuning pegs and a wood grain finish.
Close-up of a Padalka electric guitar with a swirling wood grain design, focusing on the body, bridge, and control knobs.
Close-up of a Padalka Guitar neck join with a textured black and gray design, mounted on a gray background.
Close-up of a Padalka electric guitar with black finish, orange accents, and multiple strings, featuring the brand 'Paldalka' on the body.
Close-up of a modern Padalka electric guitar with a black and white wood grain pattern, metal strings, and a focus on the neck and body.
Close-up of a modern Padalka Guitar against a plain gray background.
Close-up of a Padalka electric guitar showing the strings, pickups, and part of the body with a wood grain finish.