Zoran Kuvač is a classical guitar maker in Banja Luka, Bosnia and Herzegovina, with his own workshop since 1998 and more than 300 instruments to his name. Rooted in Torres and Romanillos, he also builds in the French tradition of Friederich and Field. GSI is his exclusive dealer in the USA.
At a Glance
- Workshop: Banja Luka, Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Own workshop since: 1998
- Trained: With tamburica maker Duško Rajković, Sremska Mitrovica; twice in Romanillos master classes
- Influences: Torres, Romanillos, Daniel Friederich, Dominique Field
- Players: Zoran Dukić, Edin Karamazov
- At GSI: Exclusive US dealer
From the Tamburica to the Classical Guitar
Zoran has always been fascinated by the sound of the classical guitar. He learned to play as a child but always wanted to make his own guitars, and when he saw a handmade guitar as a young man he realized that a guitar maker doesn't need a factory.
When the war in Bosnia and Herzegovina took him to Serbia in 1993, work was scarce, and he decided to become a professional luthier. Finding a teacher wasn't easy: he learned his craft from one of the best tamburica makers, Duško Rajković of Sremska Mitrovica. In 1998 he opened his own workshop. He has twice taken part in the master classes of José Luis Romanillos, and players such as Zoran Dukić and Edin Karamazov have played his guitars.
Bosnian Woods
To make a beautiful-sounding guitar, Zoran chooses his wood very carefully. More than half of Bosnia and Herzegovina is forest, and its spruce and maple are famous for their tonal and aesthetic qualities; he inspects every piece to be sure it will give the most pleasing timbres.
His designs are based on Friederich, Torres, Dominique Field and Romanillos – in recent years mostly on the French school, especially Field's bracing – and on these foundations he patiently designs every detail himself, from the rosette to the head. Everything is made by hand except the tuners. He also builds double tops with a balsa core.
Zoran Kuvač Guitars at GSI
GSI is proud to be Zoran Kuvač's exclusive dealer in the USA.
Many Zoran Kuvač guitars have passed through our doors over the years. You'll find guitars currently in stock by clicking the "Guitars In Stock" button in the header of this page as well as earlier examples in our Museum by clicking the "Guitars In Museum" button.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Zoran Kuvač?
A classical guitar maker in Banja Luka, Bosnia and Herzegovina, with his own workshop since 1998; GSI is his exclusive US dealer.
What influences Zoran Kuvač's guitars?
The Spanish tradition of Torres and Romanillos and the French school of Daniel Friederich and Dominique Field.
