About me, Patrick Hufschmid and the Workshop
Are you a company?
Just to set the record straight, I am not a company but a solo artisan. My name is Patrick Hufschmid, and I run my workshop from a converted apartment basement. Here, I am fully immersed in the craft I love.
Where is your workshop located?
My workshop is situated in Aigle, Switzerland, a historic town just a 10-minute train journey away from Montreux, a locale rich in musical heritage.
Guitars
Do you have any stock guitars available?
Very rarely, I do indeed have an instrument for sale. Sometimes, I like to fulfill my passion by creating something really unique and putting my skills to the test. When I do have the time to build such an instrument, it is then available for sale on my website. I don't keep a stock of ready-made guitars. My speciality lies in crafting guitars with my unique style, and I offer customization options within that style to meet the unique preferences of each customer.
What is the starting price for a Hufschmid guitar, including options?
Base Prices is CHF 3,300 (CHF = Swiss Francs)
I operate on a 'first come, first served' basis and limit myself to only two orders at a time to maintain quality and promptness. To place an order, please fill out the contact form. Current Waiting Period: 6-8 weeks for delivery from the time of order.
Do you offer tremolo, left-handed, or bass guitars?
Unfortunately, I do not offer tremolo guitars, left-handed guitars, or bass guitars.
Tell me more about your exclusive Torlon and PEEK nuts.
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Which capacitors do you install inside your guitars?
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Sound and Technical Aspects
Why choose Sipo and Sapele Mahogany?
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Do you have videos demonstrating how your pickups sound?
While videos offer a glimpse, they can't fully convey the nuanced tonal characteristics of my pickups. You can visit my YouTube channel for some demonstration videos.
The meaning behind my new logo
This year, 2026 marks 30 years of guitar building for me. After a long period of reflection, I finally decided to evolve my logo into something more personal and meaningful. My name is actually symbolically contained within this logo. The horseshoe and hammer directly represent the literal meaning of my surname, Hufschmid.
- “Huf” means hoof or horseshoe, while “Schmid” refers to a blacksmith or horseshoe maker.
Once you understand the meaning of my name, you understand the logo. Around the logo, three Latin expressions further represent the philosophy behind my work:
- Solus Facit - made alone
Every instrument is entirely crafted by me, by hand, in my small workshop.
- Factum Passione - made with passion
Passion has always been at the center of everything I do, from design to the smallest details.
- Prope Montreux - next to Montreux
My workshop is located in Aigle, Switzerland, only a few minutes away from Montreux, a place deeply connected to musical history. After all these years, this new identity simply feels much more coherent, natural, and personal to me.
Miscellaneous
Why don’t you post regularly on social media anymore?
Since the beginning of 2026, I took a completely different direction with my social media. I used to post daily, consistently creating content.
Over the years, I documented my work extensively across multiple platforms, including Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest and more recently TikTok, with more than 13 years of content showing the full process behind my guitars and plectrums.
Social media platforms are designed for short-lived content, where posts quickly disappear in the feed. Most people rarely scroll back more than a few days or weeks.
Today, I don’t spend time anymore creating social media content. I may occasionally share updates when a project is completed, but not every finished instrument is posted online.
If you are interested in my craft, you can explore my archives across these platforms.
Do you offer apprenticeships or training courses?
Unfortunately, I do not offer apprenticeships or training courses.
Contact and Communication
How can I get an endorsement?
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I've sent you a message on social media but received no reply.
The most efficient way to reach me is via the contact form on my website.