Guitars
handcrafted
Valentin Khudyntsev · Murmansk
Classical guitars made above the Arctic Circle. Traditional and lattice-braced instruments, individually built and voiced.
Selected instruments
Arcaya Lattice #11
Canadian cedar · lattice · 660 mm
An offset soundhole and an integrated armrest.
Classic Ramires Maple #8
Caucasian spruce · Carpathian maple · 645 mm
A Ramirez-inspired concept. 19 frets.
Classic Hauser Mango #13
Caucasian spruce · figured mango · 660 mm
Seven-fan bracing. 20 frets.
Hear Arcaya guitars
Listen to Classic Hauser Mango #13 here, then explore more instruments on YouTube.
Classic Hauser Mango #13 · Nikita Simagin · Yuri Smirnov — Romance
The maker behind Arcaya
I’m Valentin Khudyntsev. I build classical guitars in Murmansk and came to making through repair and restoration. I enjoy exploring wood and sound, meeting fellow makers and supporting young musicians.
Get to know me
Let’s discuss your instrument
For a custom guitar, tell me about your playing and the sound you are looking for. For a repair, send photographs and describe the problem.
Murmansk, Russia. Please contact me in advance to confirm current availability. International payment and shipping options are discussed individually.