Reviews

Feel free to read the following comments on my instruments submitted by musicians.

Mateusz Kowalski

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Guitar number 562 is an extraordinary instrument. It possesses a powerful, warm tone that excels particularly in large venues and when collaborating with musicians playing other instruments. It is comfortable and highly responsive to vibrations. It tunes perfectly. The craftsmanship and meticulous attention to every detail are captivating! M.Kowalski

Mak Grgić – 3x Grammy® Nominee

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It’s rare that a guitar is a work of art, which is what one can expect from the workshop of Rafal Turkowiak. Each guitar is carefully crafted with exquisite precision and innovative approach, offering a strong contemporary and colorful sound palette. I am excited to be a part of the journey of this wonderful luthier

Eleonora Perretta

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It is from the first note that one recognises a great guitar. Easy to play, balanced in sound, powerful and rich, as well as sensitive and responsive, these are just some of the qualities of Turkowiak’s guitars. I have entered his world of experimental and modern approach, yet a sophistication that has the taste of

Oscar Suh-Rodriguez

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I haven’t been able to put down my Turkowiak Nylon-String Jazz Guitar since I first pulled it out of the case. Thanks to Rafal’s great suggestions and designs, the instrument’s playability is exceptional. When preparing a piece, the instrument’s clarity really reveals the finer details of what I’m playing and what I need to refine.

Emmett Van Slyke

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I just wanted to send a note of appreciation for the excellent craftsmanship and design execution that you put into my #412. After more than a year I can say that I connect with the instrument more and more each day. Many, many, thanks, Emmett – Composer/Producer/Sound Designer/Videographer/Editor/Guitarist

Michael Lindsey

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Your guitars are beautiful and they are the best I’ve ever played! If I ever get another, it will be from you! Michael Lindsey – Classical Guitarist

Hiroshi Miura

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It was on a classical guitar-web site that I saw for the first time the work of Luthier. It’s beauty was first surprised me. I was able to understand the high degree of guitar at a glance although the site photo. If we do not try to play and we do not understand its value

Joshua Engler

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Rafal Turkowiak is one of the best living luthiers in the world, and his guitars will be likened to that of Fleta’s and Torres’ in 60 years time. I contacted Rafal asking for a basic classical guitar on an extremely short notice, and he was able to build me a guitar very quickly. It was

Walter Downs

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Rafal Turkowiak’s guitars have not yet received world renown as most who know of him reside in areas that are a bit off the beaten track in the guitar world. Once the world learns more of him, I am sure many will be beating a path to his Luthiery no matter where in the world

Joshua Wilson

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When I decided to order a custom ukulele, I could never have known that I was about to acquire a masterpiece. While most people immediately associate the ukulele with Hawaii, I yearned for something distinct—something beautiful, dark, robust, and utterly unique, possessing a voice that would be just as extraordinary. Rafał Turkowiak has surpassed my

Antonio Barresi

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I have been the lucky owner of this wonderful classical guitar for a month now. The wood is of excellent quality and only the best cuts are used. I chose the guitar with sides and back in Kauri wood (a wood 45,000 years old, certified) and top in Fir from Tyrol. The inlays are made

Adam Mikulski

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Rafal Turkowiak’s guitar is an instrument like no other, very interesting sound, visually attractive, an interesting alternative worth considering

Jonathan Marshall

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An instrument’s inherent function is to offer a musician the opportunity to comfortably produce a beautiful sound. Rafal Turkowiak has intermingled the fullness of sound with luxurious craftsmanship. This is truly a classical guitar for a lifetime. – Jonathan Marshall

John Shaw

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Hi to all that reads this review. My name is John Shaw from Scotland. I have just received my custom built guitar from Rafal Turkowiak a luthier from Poland. I can honestly say this is the most beautiful and sounding guitar I have ever heard it’s absolutely stunning. The workmanship is amazing I’m so honoured

Salomon Mussali

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After a few months, I received from Rafal Turkowiak a Guitar, and the waiting was worth it. But this one is not only a simple Guitar, I have “ The Queen of the Guitars”, and the name say it all. I am impressed of the Quality and at the same time the magnificent, clear and fine

Slawomir Dolata

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Rafal Turkowiak’s guitars are fantastic instruments. The quality, attention to every detail, and most of all, the sound of the instrument make the most important features of his masterly work. I strongly believe that the future guitars will be as perfect as the present ones and the consultation with famous artists will help him produce

Conrad Bruch

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I have been playing my new Turkowiak Luthier’s jazz guitar no. 47 for two weeks now and my enthusiasm for this highly impressive instrument has continued to grow during this period.This nylon-string guitar has an incredible bell-like sustain, while every note retains its own clearly distinguishable voice in chords or arpeggios. The unconventionally shaped neck

Marek Jakubowicz

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Hi, I am a jazz guitarist. I have been looking for an instrument which would sound perfect both on stage and in the studio. An instrument with a warm sound and high dynamics. Rafal Turkowiak’s guitar has turned out to be far better than my expectations. Each sound gives you inspiration and the music evolves

Antonio Vitoro

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I have been playing a guitar for over 30 years. The friend of mine has one of Rafal’s guitar and invited me for trials. I have to admit I have never heard such a sweet and strong sound and huge instrument cohesion. There are not too many differences between the Turkowiak guitars model what can indicate greatness

Vadim Gavva

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My name is Vadim Gavva and I’m 43 years old. I have been playing the guitar since I was 8. Withing the last 35 years I have played a lot of instruments It was sheer destiny that Rafal Turkowiak and I met. Our first meeting lasted a few hours. I kept playing the guitar on

George Phillips M.D, J.D.

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Amazingly, in a mere 8 days I received a beautiful classical guitar crafted by Rafal Turkowiak from his shop in Poland to my business address in the State of Georgia, USA. Rafal was a pleasure to deal with and promptly answered any question I had regarding price, construction, and shipping. The instrument was well packed

Sarah Elsner

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Rafal Turkowiak made a custom-built guitar for me. Its sound is phenomenal. Both the high pitched notes and the low ones give the guitar an exceptional timre

Marge Browning

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The Turkowiak Queen guitar is exquisite. The moment you pick it up and lay your arm over the integrated armrest there is a comfort as if you’ve found your best friend. The tuning gears are smooth as silk and the neck is shaped so gracefully that the left hand merely cradles it. The notes ring

Damian Kowalinski

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I am an onwer of a flamenco guitar made by Rafal Turkowiak in 2009. The instrument has beautiful sound and it’s very well made with the use of top class materials. After hitting the treble strings, the sound is clear and it goes on and on. The bass is very strong and deep. Moreover, thanks

Maciej Konczak

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Every ‘new generation’ of guitars made by Rafal Turkowiak is very interesting. The latest cedar instruments feature warm and meledious sound of the treble. Rafal Turkowiak pays much attention to visual sphere, that’s why the guitars are so carefully made.

Marek Sobor

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Giving a review of Rafal Turkowiak’s instrument is a unique opportunity because it gives you a chace to have a contact with a real luthier’s masterpiece. I have recently become a lucky owner of his classical guitar.First thing that comes to my mind when having to give an opinion on that instrument is an old

Anna Krasowska

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Welcome, In February my parents bought me a birthday present – ‘the Queen of Guitars’ from your workshop. This gift was wonderful – the guitar is absolutely beautiful with extraordinary sound. After a few months of playing the instrument I think it sounds better and better, has exceptionally deep bass and beautiful treble. My demanding tutor in

Krzysztof Mieszala

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Instrument – a dead object without a soul. A thing! Is it only? Maybe an artifact? It’s also a thing, an object. It’s a dormant and mysterious thing. Patent. Ready to act and hoping to be moved. Then it gives the sound. It takes years for the sound to express human feelings and emotions. Love,

Krystian Teczar

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Dear Rafal. I am very proud to be albe to play your guitar. However, for the first 6 months I couldn’t get on with it very well but now it rewards me all the time. The guitar is very well made and it is solid with lots of technical innovations which make it easier to

Andrzej Mogilski

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In 2010 I bought a classical guitar – ‘the Queen of Guitars’ with III type ‘WAVE’ resonator (the top shelf model). Rafal Turkowiak delivered the guitar to me on his own. He is a great man with huge experience.He told me a lot about the guitar and instructed me how to play it properly. The

Wlodzimierz Mor

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I have had the classical guitar for over a month now and I, an absolute amateur, may say plainly: I am dreaming of having enough skills to be able to fully use the virtues  of the instrument.  In comparison to all other guitars that I have played, it’s absolutely new quality in terms of beautiful

Albert Jerka

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Strong attack, quick response, clear and bright sound, clear and strong high frequency sound. It sounds like silver when getting into Tremolo Flamenco, sharp accent at Picado. Rasgueado – strong and selective. Do you need anything more than that? Perfectly made instrument impresses me every time I reach for the hard case.  Undoubtedly, the guitar

Boguslaw Szkudlarek

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The guitar made by Rafal Turkowiak is sheer joy of the sounds both to a musician who plays the instrument and a listener who receives the music. It’s a great feeling for those who in their dreams want an instrument to be more than just a tool to produce a beautiful sound, to be a

Mieczyslaw Braszka

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I had a few guitars before my first meeting with the one carved by Mr Turkowiak. It was an amazing meeting for me. the depth sustain and clarity of the sound seduced me right away and I felt the instrument had no equals. You play it like the best grand piano. Guitar Stradivario – I