Stefan Nitschke

Stefan was born in 1982 and discovered his passion for the guitar at the age of eleven. Since then, this instrument has never let go of him. After a short period of classical guitar lessons, he was drawn to the electric guitar, dedicating several years to blues, rock, and jazz. However, he soon realized that he wanted more from and with the guitar. This led him back to classical guitar, where he developed a particular fondness for Tárrega and other early 20th-century composers.

In 2002, Stefan began his studies at the Conservatory in Osnabrück under the guidance of Ulrich Müller. His teacher not only helped him refine his guitar playing but also encouraged him to build his first guitar. This challenge quickly turned into a passion. He crafted his first instrument on the living room carpet at home, and both Stefan and his teacher were thrilled with the result. As soon as the first guitar was completed, he could hardly wait to build the next one.

During this time, he met Gerhard Oldiges, who allowed him to observe his work and ask countless questions. Stefan’s thirst for knowledge grew, and he realized he had found an experienced luthier willing to share his expertise. Countless hours in the workshop and in-depth discussions about craftsmanship and artistic standards shaped his understanding of building high-quality instruments.