Welcome to the website for William Gilbert Guitars

I am the builder of Gilbert classical guitars.  I have continued the work that my father, John Gilbert, began over 40 years ago.

I intend that this site will replace any other sites regarding my instruments that you may encounter on the web.  I will continue to post additional information and articles here to provide you with more and up-to-date information about my instruments.

If you would like more information on what kinds of instruments I build, please go to "What I Build".  You will find a description of the various types of instruments I build, information on the materials used, and a discussion of the sound of the instruments.

I also have a broad discussion of the foundational ideas behind Gilbert guitars in the article entitled "My Philosophy" I consider the purpose of an instrument and the priorities of design and construction that work toward achieving the overall result.

If you are wondering how I was taught to be a guitarmaker, or luthier, by my dad, John Gilbert (and later history) look at "About Me".

On the "Photos" page, you will find pictures of 6, 7, and 8 string instruments.

If you have a question about my guitars or my dad, John Gilbert's guitars please go to my "Contact Me" page and I will try to respond within a short time.  If you are interested in ordering an instrument, the contact page is the best spot to let me know.  My production is slow, and I do have a waiting list, so there is a wait.  I respond individually to inquiries in order to give the most current time frame. I do appreciate your interest in the guitars that I make.