There can be few appreciating assets which can give such pleasure both for the present and for future generations

Beginning his instrument making career in 1956, Paul Fischer has remained true to his art and is now Britain's foremost classical guitar maker. Widely acknowledged throughout the world as one of the finest exponents of the craft of the luthier.

Over many years his reputation has grown in stature. With clients in more than twenty five countries, his instruments are recognised worldwide for their elegance, craftmanship and refined tonal qualities.

Born on the Isle of Man but brought up in the city of Oxford, it was here that he began his career under the tutelage of the renowned harpsichord maker Robert Goble, making instruments within the finest European tradition. Further study at the Oxford College of Art and Technology completed his training.

As the classical guitar has joined the mainstream in the second half of the 20th century, he has been one of the figures in the vanguard and at the cutting edge of the evolution of the modern concert guitar. His instruments have been featured in many publications including the best seller The Complete Guitarist by Richard Chapman (Dorling Kindersley 1993), and The Classical Guitar: A Complete History by John Morrish et al (Balafon 1997).