Luthier
MATTHIAS ROUX
Associated with Casimi Guitars
Matthias Roux is responsible for the unique voice of every Casimi guitar. Matthias uses the finest woods such as Quilted Mahogany from The Tree, African Blackwood and Hawaiian Koa with inner sides of African wengé for the body of the instrument.
The soundboards of Casimi guitars are made from Alpine spruce that was harvested at the point in the lunar cycle where the sap is at its lowest. This is a European woodworking tradition that has been used in classical violins for centuries.
Matthias also hand-carves the neck of every Casimi instrument - for this he uses aged Central American mahogany exclusively.