Murray Kuun Luthier
@murraykuun.bsky.social
A passion for music and design.
She cleans up quite nicely.
#kuntasch #archtopguitar #jazz #GuitarDesignLab #murraykuun #design #guitargram #guitarreveal #ferrari #guitarmaking #guitarcollectors #lutherie
#kuntasch #archtopguitar #jazz #GuitarDesignLab #murraykuun #design #guitargram #guitarreveal #ferrari #guitarmaking #guitarcollectors #lutherie
August 26, 2025 at 2:46 PM
She cleans up quite nicely.
#kuntasch #archtopguitar #jazz #GuitarDesignLab #murraykuun #design #guitargram #guitarreveal #ferrari #guitarmaking #guitarcollectors #lutherie
#kuntasch #archtopguitar #jazz #GuitarDesignLab #murraykuun #design #guitargram #guitarreveal #ferrari #guitarmaking #guitarcollectors #lutherie
KOLS (Kuun Optimised Lattice Soundboard) — a subtle refinement where carefully removing a little weight between the lattice spars enhances responsiveness without sacrificing strength, achieving a beautifully balanced voice that bridges classical warmth and contemporary clarity
August 20, 2025 at 2:07 PM
KOLS (Kuun Optimised Lattice Soundboard) — a subtle refinement where carefully removing a little weight between the lattice spars enhances responsiveness without sacrificing strength, achieving a beautifully balanced voice that bridges classical warmth and contemporary clarity
Original instruments born one by one,
Not on production lines.
Extraordinary efforts to maximise pure sonic potential.
Not on production lines.
Extraordinary efforts to maximise pure sonic potential.
August 7, 2025 at 10:07 AM
Original instruments born one by one,
Not on production lines.
Extraordinary efforts to maximise pure sonic potential.
Not on production lines.
Extraordinary efforts to maximise pure sonic potential.
Original instruments born one by one,
Not on production lines.
Extraordinary efforts to maximise pure sonic potential.
Not on production lines.
Extraordinary efforts to maximise pure sonic potential.
August 7, 2025 at 10:06 AM
Original instruments born one by one,
Not on production lines.
Extraordinary efforts to maximise pure sonic potential.
Not on production lines.
Extraordinary efforts to maximise pure sonic potential.
#25thanniversary electric, electric.
#GuitarDesignLab
#murraykuun
#design
#guitarist
#guitargram
#guitarmaking
#guitarcollectors
#GuitarDesignLab
#murraykuun
#design
#guitarist
#guitargram
#guitarmaking
#guitarcollectors
July 26, 2025 at 2:16 PM
#25thanniversary electric, electric.
#GuitarDesignLab
#murraykuun
#design
#guitarist
#guitargram
#guitarmaking
#guitarcollectors
#GuitarDesignLab
#murraykuun
#design
#guitarist
#guitargram
#guitarmaking
#guitarcollectors
When Is It Art?
It’s art when the music goes beyond the notes—when it moves, speaks, and stays with you.
When the instrument helps that happen—shaped not just to look or sound right, but to say something.
Made with care, played with feeling.
That’s when it becomes more than craft.
It’s art when the music goes beyond the notes—when it moves, speaks, and stays with you.
When the instrument helps that happen—shaped not just to look or sound right, but to say something.
Made with care, played with feeling.
That’s when it becomes more than craft.
July 6, 2025 at 10:06 AM
When Is It Art?
It’s art when the music goes beyond the notes—when it moves, speaks, and stays with you.
When the instrument helps that happen—shaped not just to look or sound right, but to say something.
Made with care, played with feeling.
That’s when it becomes more than craft.
It’s art when the music goes beyond the notes—when it moves, speaks, and stays with you.
When the instrument helps that happen—shaped not just to look or sound right, but to say something.
Made with care, played with feeling.
That’s when it becomes more than craft.
When Is It Art?
It’s art when it’s not just made to match—but to mean.
When the maker shapes sound with intent, not imitation.
When the player finds not just notes, but a voice.
Then it’s more than function. It’s expression. Unrepeatable.
It’s art when it’s not just made to match—but to mean.
When the maker shapes sound with intent, not imitation.
When the player finds not just notes, but a voice.
Then it’s more than function. It’s expression. Unrepeatable.
July 5, 2025 at 4:33 PM
When Is It Art?
It’s art when it’s not just made to match—but to mean.
When the maker shapes sound with intent, not imitation.
When the player finds not just notes, but a voice.
Then it’s more than function. It’s expression. Unrepeatable.
It’s art when it’s not just made to match—but to mean.
When the maker shapes sound with intent, not imitation.
When the player finds not just notes, but a voice.
Then it’s more than function. It’s expression. Unrepeatable.
#beatle_grand_acoustic
Here come old flat-top, he come groovin' up slowly
He got ju-ju eyeball, he one holy roller
He got hair down to his knee
Got to be a joker, he just do what he please.
#acoustic #oneofakind #guitares #guitarreveal #guitargram #coolguitar #luthier #lutherie #GuitarDesignLab
Here come old flat-top, he come groovin' up slowly
He got ju-ju eyeball, he one holy roller
He got hair down to his knee
Got to be a joker, he just do what he please.
#acoustic #oneofakind #guitares #guitarreveal #guitargram #coolguitar #luthier #lutherie #GuitarDesignLab
June 27, 2025 at 9:57 AM
#beatle_grand_acoustic
Here come old flat-top, he come groovin' up slowly
He got ju-ju eyeball, he one holy roller
He got hair down to his knee
Got to be a joker, he just do what he please.
#acoustic #oneofakind #guitares #guitarreveal #guitargram #coolguitar #luthier #lutherie #GuitarDesignLab
Here come old flat-top, he come groovin' up slowly
He got ju-ju eyeball, he one holy roller
He got hair down to his knee
Got to be a joker, he just do what he please.
#acoustic #oneofakind #guitares #guitarreveal #guitargram #coolguitar #luthier #lutherie #GuitarDesignLab
Some prefer the steady comfort of mass production, or individually made instruments following familiar forms and recipes.
Others seek the quiet soul of a one-off—shaped by hand, intent, and imagination.
This instrument wasn't made on a production line but with a clear line of thought.
Others seek the quiet soul of a one-off—shaped by hand, intent, and imagination.
This instrument wasn't made on a production line but with a clear line of thought.
June 19, 2025 at 7:28 AM
Some prefer the steady comfort of mass production, or individually made instruments following familiar forms and recipes.
Others seek the quiet soul of a one-off—shaped by hand, intent, and imagination.
This instrument wasn't made on a production line but with a clear line of thought.
Others seek the quiet soul of a one-off—shaped by hand, intent, and imagination.
This instrument wasn't made on a production line but with a clear line of thought.
Beamed down from a distant galaxy—or maybe just my workshop.
This sculptural electric is proof that music isn’t bound to Earthly tradition.
Alien in shape, but built for human hands.
Sound, soul, and otherworldly design.
#alienguitar #luthiery #futureform #handmadeinstrument #artandmusic
This sculptural electric is proof that music isn’t bound to Earthly tradition.
Alien in shape, but built for human hands.
Sound, soul, and otherworldly design.
#alienguitar #luthiery #futureform #handmadeinstrument #artandmusic
June 17, 2025 at 3:40 PM
Beamed down from a distant galaxy—or maybe just my workshop.
This sculptural electric is proof that music isn’t bound to Earthly tradition.
Alien in shape, but built for human hands.
Sound, soul, and otherworldly design.
#alienguitar #luthiery #futureform #handmadeinstrument #artandmusic
This sculptural electric is proof that music isn’t bound to Earthly tradition.
Alien in shape, but built for human hands.
Sound, soul, and otherworldly design.
#alienguitar #luthiery #futureform #handmadeinstrument #artandmusic
#africandream
One of my #25thanniversary headless models
#reveal #unboxing #guitar #design by #murraykuun #luthier #guitarmaking #guitares #coolguitar #guitargram #GuitarDesignLab
One of my #25thanniversary headless models
#reveal #unboxing #guitar #design by #murraykuun #luthier #guitarmaking #guitares #coolguitar #guitargram #GuitarDesignLab
June 11, 2025 at 10:57 AM
#africandream
One of my #25thanniversary headless models
#reveal #unboxing #guitar #design by #murraykuun #luthier #guitarmaking #guitares #coolguitar #guitargram #GuitarDesignLab
One of my #25thanniversary headless models
#reveal #unboxing #guitar #design by #murraykuun #luthier #guitarmaking #guitares #coolguitar #guitargram #GuitarDesignLab
A rare 7 string multi scale slimline nylon from my past.
#classicalguitar #GuitarDesignLab #murraykuun #design #7string #guitarmaking #lutherie #luthier
#classicalguitar #GuitarDesignLab #murraykuun #design #7string #guitarmaking #lutherie #luthier
June 10, 2025 at 5:37 AM
A rare 7 string multi scale slimline nylon from my past.
#classicalguitar #GuitarDesignLab #murraykuun #design #7string #guitarmaking #lutherie #luthier
#classicalguitar #GuitarDesignLab #murraykuun #design #7string #guitarmaking #lutherie #luthier
I’ve never been able to make/design a stock-standard archtop—even though I know it would probably be better for sales. But with so many talented makers already doing that beautifully, I feel there’s more value in exploring the space between tradition and tomorrow.
May 26, 2025 at 5:26 AM
I’ve never been able to make/design a stock-standard archtop—even though I know it would probably be better for sales. But with so many talented makers already doing that beautifully, I feel there’s more value in exploring the space between tradition and tomorrow.
Design work shaped by terroir—not only of materials, but of memory, place, and the hand of the maker.
One of my 25th lutherie anniversary pieces.
#guitardesignlab #guitarmaking #guitargram #luthier #coolguitar #guitartok #guitarreveal
One of my 25th lutherie anniversary pieces.
#guitardesignlab #guitarmaking #guitargram #luthier #coolguitar #guitartok #guitarreveal
May 20, 2025 at 2:22 PM
Design work shaped by terroir—not only of materials, but of memory, place, and the hand of the maker.
One of my 25th lutherie anniversary pieces.
#guitardesignlab #guitarmaking #guitargram #luthier #coolguitar #guitartok #guitarreveal
One of my 25th lutherie anniversary pieces.
#guitardesignlab #guitarmaking #guitargram #luthier #coolguitar #guitartok #guitarreveal
Worlds apart—chalk and cheese. My last jazzy archtop, #kuuntasch, and the next contemporary voice now taking shape.
#GuitarDesignLab #murraykuun_design #guitargram #guitarmaking #coolguitar #guitarreveal #guitarcollectors #guitartok #lutherie #luthier
#GuitarDesignLab #murraykuun_design #guitargram #guitarmaking #coolguitar #guitarreveal #guitarcollectors #guitartok #lutherie #luthier
May 20, 2025 at 11:17 AM
Worlds apart—chalk and cheese. My last jazzy archtop, #kuuntasch, and the next contemporary voice now taking shape.
#GuitarDesignLab #murraykuun_design #guitargram #guitarmaking #coolguitar #guitarreveal #guitarcollectors #guitartok #lutherie #luthier
#GuitarDesignLab #murraykuun_design #guitargram #guitarmaking #coolguitar #guitarreveal #guitarcollectors #guitartok #lutherie #luthier
Just your common garden variety😊.
Design work shaped by terroir—not only of materials, but of memory, place, and the hand of the maker.”
#electric #guitar #GuitarDesignLab #coolguitar #sculptural #michaelangelo #guitarporn #guitargram #guitarmaking #lutherie #luthier
Design work shaped by terroir—not only of materials, but of memory, place, and the hand of the maker.”
#electric #guitar #GuitarDesignLab #coolguitar #sculptural #michaelangelo #guitarporn #guitargram #guitarmaking #lutherie #luthier
May 19, 2025 at 1:45 PM
Just your common garden variety😊.
Design work shaped by terroir—not only of materials, but of memory, place, and the hand of the maker.”
#electric #guitar #GuitarDesignLab #coolguitar #sculptural #michaelangelo #guitarporn #guitargram #guitarmaking #lutherie #luthier
Design work shaped by terroir—not only of materials, but of memory, place, and the hand of the maker.”
#electric #guitar #GuitarDesignLab #coolguitar #sculptural #michaelangelo #guitarporn #guitargram #guitarmaking #lutherie #luthier
The original African Dream came to life nearly a decade ago. Now, to mark 25 years of my journey in lutherie, the 2025 Anniversary Model is taking shape—featuring kiaat tonebars and a Korina core. As always, no concessions are made to the world of mass production.
May 17, 2025 at 3:10 PM
The original African Dream came to life nearly a decade ago. Now, to mark 25 years of my journey in lutherie, the 2025 Anniversary Model is taking shape—featuring kiaat tonebars and a Korina core. As always, no concessions are made to the world of mass production.
Available #oneofakind instruments to musicians who are inspired by originality.
#guitardesignlab #murraykuun_design #guitarmaking #guitargram #lutherie #luthier #coolguitar #guitarporn #guitartok #guitarreveal #violin #mandolin #ukulele #guitar
#guitardesignlab #murraykuun_design #guitarmaking #guitargram #lutherie #luthier #coolguitar #guitarporn #guitartok #guitarreveal #violin #mandolin #ukulele #guitar
May 13, 2025 at 10:15 AM
Available #oneofakind instruments to musicians who are inspired by originality.
#guitardesignlab #murraykuun_design #guitarmaking #guitargram #lutherie #luthier #coolguitar #guitarporn #guitartok #guitarreveal #violin #mandolin #ukulele #guitar
#guitardesignlab #murraykuun_design #guitarmaking #guitargram #lutherie #luthier #coolguitar #guitarporn #guitartok #guitarreveal #violin #mandolin #ukulele #guitar
I make no apologies for creating non-traditional violins, cellos, and related instruments. While the classic violin family is sonically near perfect, its design leaves room for ergonomic and aesthetic rethinking.
May 7, 2025 at 3:24 PM
I make no apologies for creating non-traditional violins, cellos, and related instruments. While the classic violin family is sonically near perfect, its design leaves room for ergonomic and aesthetic rethinking.
Introducing my newest violin, "violon d'Afrique" — crafted entirely from African kiaat wood.
With a lifetime of exploring diverse instrument designs and materials, I’ve never believed that tradition alone should dictate material choice.
With a lifetime of exploring diverse instrument designs and materials, I’ve never believed that tradition alone should dictate material choice.
April 24, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Introducing my newest violin, "violon d'Afrique" — crafted entirely from African kiaat wood.
With a lifetime of exploring diverse instrument designs and materials, I’ve never believed that tradition alone should dictate material choice.
With a lifetime of exploring diverse instrument designs and materials, I’ve never believed that tradition alone should dictate material choice.
I've been using this soundhole design—my own creation—for years. Delighted to see it's now available from other fine makers too😆.
#GuitarDesignLab #murraykuun_design #coolguitar #handmade #guitargram #guitarporn #guitarmaking #luthery #luthier
#GuitarDesignLab #murraykuun_design #coolguitar #handmade #guitargram #guitarporn #guitarmaking #luthery #luthier
April 15, 2025 at 5:12 AM
I've been using this soundhole design—my own creation—for years. Delighted to see it's now available from other fine makers too😆.
#GuitarDesignLab #murraykuun_design #coolguitar #handmade #guitargram #guitarporn #guitarmaking #luthery #luthier
#GuitarDesignLab #murraykuun_design #coolguitar #handmade #guitargram #guitarporn #guitarmaking #luthery #luthier
@wicksimmons extraordinary #cellist with his #murraykuun_cello. Thanks a mil.
#murraykuun_design #handmade #cello #cool #design #bach #highdesign
#murraykuun_design #handmade #cello #cool #design #bach #highdesign
March 30, 2025 at 5:44 AM
@wicksimmons extraordinary #cellist with his #murraykuun_cello. Thanks a mil.
#murraykuun_design #handmade #cello #cool #design #bach #highdesign
#murraykuun_design #handmade #cello #cool #design #bach #highdesign
A pair of #kuunbros original design basses in good company with a Miro—looking for the right hands to bring them to life.
#Lutherie #luthier #handcrafted #guitaristsofinstagram #guitarmaking #guitargram #guitarporn #coolguitar #bass #guitar
#Lutherie #luthier #handcrafted #guitaristsofinstagram #guitarmaking #guitargram #guitarporn #coolguitar #bass #guitar
March 25, 2025 at 8:44 AM
A pair of #kuunbros original design basses in good company with a Miro—looking for the right hands to bring them to life.
#Lutherie #luthier #handcrafted #guitaristsofinstagram #guitarmaking #guitargram #guitarporn #coolguitar #bass #guitar
#Lutherie #luthier #handcrafted #guitaristsofinstagram #guitarmaking #guitargram #guitarporn #coolguitar #bass #guitar