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Lichty Guitars

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American guitar manufacturer

Lichty Guitars is an American company based in Tryon, North Carolina, that has been making custom acoustic guitars and ukuleles since 2009. It was founded by musician Jay Lichty.2 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

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Lichty Guitars is an American company based in Tryon, North Carolina, that has been making custom acoustic guitars and ukuleles since 2009. It was founded by musician Jay Lichty.2

How it started

History

Lichty Guitars creates handmade instruments using domestic and exotic hardwoods. The company offered a series of handmade, hand-painted guitars and ukuleles following a collaboration with Raleigh, North Carolina artist Clark Hipolito.

The company's founder, Jay Lichty, offers individual and group guitar-building workshops and classes. He is a member of the Guild of American Luthiers (GAL) and the Association of Stringed Instrument Artisans (ASIA).

From Wikipedia’s article on Lichty Guitars, shared under CC BY-SA 4.0.2

Products and brands

  • classical guitar
  • steel-string acoustic guitar
  • ukulele

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Timeline

  1. 2009Founded Founded1

Sources

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