A tradition of perfection that started more than three decades ago.
This is our story…
Luka Zaletelj was born on May 24th, 1987 in Slovenia, into a musical family.
Few years earlier Luka’s father begins designing and producing his own unique string instruments. He pays special attention to the innovative techniques of instrument production and develops the recognizable sound of his guitars through modifications in construction techniques.
Luka Zaletelj (right) with his father
Luka who has spent his free time in his father’s workshop, from an early age, acquired master expertise in the field of instrument production.
He builds his first instrument at the age of 6.
Luka’s first guitar
He makes his first jazz guitar in 2002 at the age of 15 with luthier’ tools passed down from his father.
In 2007, Luka established his own line of Zalatelj Guitars, and his handcrafted instruments are now played and admired in many countries.
The Ministry of Culture for the Republic of Slovenia awards Luka Zaletelj the status of ”Artist – Designer of Musical Instruments”.
The brand of Zaletelj guitars specializes in the field of jazz guitar design.
His wife Maja joins him to take over marketing, logistics, social media and the entire brand design; so Luka can focus only on guitar building.
Sajevec 34, 1310 Ribnica, Slovenija
45.7391, 14.6956
Phone number: +386 (0)40 477 240
Email Address: info@zaleteljguitars.com