Zaletelj guitars are hand-made by the luthier Luka Zaletelj. They are made from the highest quality materials using our rich knowledge of traditional production techniques coupled with a hint of modern design.
”For us, a guitar is never just an instrument. We make musical instruments with an ear for the individual in order for it to become part of the guitarist’s own character. ”
Lionel LOUEKE
“ My Zaletelj Guitar is not only a Piece of Art to contemplate but a mind bending instrument with all the details covered at the highest level. It sounds fantastic and feels so comfortable to the point I can forget about it and put my focus on the music. Simply the way it should be. “
Yotam SILBERSTEIN
"This guitar is a game changer for any professional traveling musician who’s looking for a compact but yet highest grade instrument. This guitar sounds much bigger than it actually is. It’s got Full and rich tone with a lot of possibilities."
John STOWELL
“ I’m very happy to have two new guitars made for me by luthier Luka Zaletelj. Luka is a meticulous craftsman, and he’s building instruments that look and sound beautiful. I highly recommend Luka’s guitars, and I’m happy to see that his reputation is growing. I look forward to following his career and playing his guitars for many years.”
Rotem SIVAN
"Zaletelj Guitars makes the best instruments out there. The sound, the feel, the touch, it’s really beyond. These guitars will make you play music you never dreamed of. Now that's just wild. "
Nelson VERAS
'' One of the best guitars I ever played, perfect fabrication, amazing sound. ''
TRADITION OF PERFECTION
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Our story
A tradition of perfection that started more than three decades ago.
This is our story…
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1987
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.
In the photo:
Luka Zaletelj (right) with his father
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1993
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.
In the photo:
Luka’s first guitar
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2002
He makes his first jazz guitar in 2002 at the age of 15 with luthier’ tools passed down from his father.
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2007
In 2007, Luka established his own line of Zalatelj Guitars, and his handcrafted instruments are now played and admired in many countries.
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2014
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.
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2017
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.
Find our Workshop
Sajevec 34, 1310 Ribnica, Slovenija
45.7391, 14.6956
Phone number: +386 (0)40 477 240
Email Address: info@zaleteljguitars.com