VIKTOR FOGAS luthier
Welcome to the website of my handmade doubletop & lattice classical concert guitars!
Hi, I'm Viktor, a luthier & classical guitar maker, building mainly modern doubletop concert guitars in my own individual style. I build my instruments by hand in the traditional way. Only about 8 guitars/year are produced in my small workshop.
20th ANNIVERSARY COLLECTOR'S SERIES
20 years have passed since I began working full time in luthiery in 2005. I poured all my passion, experience & developments of 2 decades into these very special anniversary editions.
(Click sampler pictures to open detailed photo galleries)
20th Anniversary Doubletop "Estrella Grande" - Red Cedar
20th Anniversary "Estrella Grande" - Bearclaw Spruce
Jewel grade abalone pearl inlays enhance the value & beauty of these classical guitars.
My instruments inspire guitarists worldwide to renew their musical expression and help them taking their performance to the next level. I know by experience that my guitars will match with those artists who are looking for new joy & new ways in their guitar playing.
Despite the trendy doubletop and lattice structures, I managed to preserve the richness and beauty of Spanish-style tone, with lots of overtones, big volume & sustain, and excellent responsiveness to the smallest changes of right hand position.
Listen to guitarist lady Kovats Anna Tünde, happy owner of this Viktor Fogas doubletop master guitar, custom made for her special request:
"The guitar arrived in perfect condition! And it is beautiful!
With a marvelous voice! The basses, which have exceptional sustain, and trebles are wonderfully balanced, with crystal separation. It handles so much repertoire effortlessly.
And it is so amazingly comfortable. The fretboard radius is as gentle as you said, and the D-shaped neck profile is like a glove. It feels as if I have played her all my life.
Thank you very much Viktor. I could not be happier."
Austin Denis Johnston
New York City, USA
CUSTOM BUILDS
This happens when a unique piece of wood, a special request or a brand new idea starts a dream in my head…
The Torrefied Spruce Project - 640 mm Scale & Power
The Santos Rosewood Project - 635 mm Alpine Spruce Doubletop
The Lady Guitar - 630 mm Scale with Doubletop Power!
My guitars are customizable including scale length and neck width. The average waiting time for a custom order is 2-3 years at the moment, and may increase in the future, due to the relatively high number of special requests.
- Stageshop Specials -
Guitars made for the special requests by Stageshop, one of Europe's best premium guitar shops, located in the amazing historical city centre of Budapest, Hungary.
Moderno II "Mad" Doubletop - Alpine Spruce & Madagascar Rosewood
Moderno II "Coco" Doubletop - Red Cedar & Cocobolo
"Hi Viktor, The guitar has arrived in perfect condition. As soon as I opened the case I got the beautiful smell of the wood. The finish and decoration are superb, but the Sound is what still has me in awe. It seems like you have ticked every box - Volume, Sweet Sweet tone, Beautiful Basses and Trebles, Lots of Sustain and so comfortable for the player. And the set up is perfect. I know I will get years of enjoyment from this guitar. You are a truly gifted craftsman Viktor. Thank you very much."
Martin McGuire
Dublin, Ireland
"My new Fogas guitar is an incredibly balanced and powerful instrument across all six strings, with magnificent playability as well. Its beauty of tone is uniquely vivid and lush, and its construction reminds one of the old Spanish luthiers. It is a fitting and worthy instrument to play the music of the great masters such as Bach, Tarrega, Paganini, Villa-Lobos and other composers who wrote brilliantly for the guitar."
Enrique Vélez
San Juan, Puerto Rico
COLLECTOR'S SERIES - ARCHIVES
Exotico Grande Double Top
"Wow, wow… WOW! I can honestly say it is the finest instrument I’ve ever played– bar NONE. The sound is full, even, and rich all throughout the range. Notes bloom clear, warm, and articulate, and the projection is quite impressive. The neck and action are fantastic. This guitar is truly inspiring, and a joy to play! The materials and workmanship are at the very highest level, combined with a beautiful aesthetic sense and great attention to detail in adornments. Viktor’s work is simply impeccable. He is a perfectionist who sets a very high bar for himself! His deep understanding of guitar construction is matched only by his personal integrity and excellent communication, which makes him quite rare as a luthier. He's a complete joy to work with."
With eternal gratitude -
Donato Soviero
Maryland, USA
Formentor II Grande Double Top
"The first time I heard Viktor's guitar was in a concert in The University of Szeged. I was fascinated by the sound of his guitar immediately. So I thought I must order a guitar made by Viktor, and I did it later.
After a year of waiting, this masterpiece was sent to me to Shanghai from Hungary. When I opened the case, there was a very special fine fragrance of the wood. The whole guitar was in good condition, and very beautiful in appearance. When I played it, my left hand felt so free, it’s so easy to play. And the guitar has a very powerful, beautiful and balanced sound, I immediately fell in love with it. I can feel Viktor put his whole heart into making this guitars.
The details of the guitar are so professional and perfect, thank you, Viktor, this guitar is absolutely my dream guitar."
Kehan Chen
guitarist lady from Shanghai, China
THE MODERN VIRTUOSO SERIES
Designed for the 21st Century contemporary classical players, these guitars feature all the modern extras just like elevated neck, armrest, soundport, 12-hole tie-block, lightly curved fretboard, stainless steel frets, heavier construction with triple sides, or the 20th fret.
Win competitions, feel more confident on stage at concerts and festivals with the power & extremely wide tone-palette of my guitars.
Without the luxury abalone inlays, I still have the freedom with these concert guitars to create different decorations and shapes, from guitar to guitar, or discuss my clients' special ideas.
Antico Grande Double Top
Verdoso II Double Top
Verdoso II Grande Double Top
"This guitar by Viktor Fogas is the guitarist's real friend: it's easy to play and extra comfortable for the left hand. The instrument is rich in volume and tone and undoubtedly belongs to the forefront of international guitar making. I strongly recommend it."
András Csáki
guitar professor of Franz Liszt Academy of Music, Hungary
- More Collector's Archives -
Moderno Grande Double Top & Lattice guitars
Especial Grande Double Top & Lattice guitars
A joyful performance by Zoltán Draskóczy and Kornél Fülöp, recorded in 2016:
CUSTOM BUILDS - ARCHIVES
Find more custom built guitars here, including left-handed, cutaway and other "one-off"s, created for special requests:
MULTI-STRINGED INSTRUMENTS
8 String Classical Guitar with asymmetric lattice bracing
CONCIERTO SERIES
These are my most affordable guitars featuring a light Spanish-style construction & Spanish neck joint. With minimalist design and standard woods, I can keep working hours and costs lower. Still, they have excellent playability and their power & wide tone-palette are very similar to my more expensive guitar models above. They are perfect not only for students, but also for professional artists at any level and age. A secret favourite!
MY WORKSHOP
This short slideshow gives you a little glimpse into my workshop and some of my projects I've been working on in 2025:
ABOUT ME
My family name "Fogas" is the name of a fish (better known as "Zander" or "Sander"), native in the clear lakes and rivers of Central and Eastern Europe. I was born in 1984 in the beautiful city of Budapest, capital of Hungary. Now I live and work at the quiet shores of Lake Velence. I have a wonderful wife and six kids. I consider myself being a born-again Christian. I believe that the gift of guitar making and other talents are given to me by God. Besides my demanding luthier profession and big family, I haven't got too much time for other things, but I love listening to a wide variety of musical styles, and I'm always reading books in various exciting themes - with the Bible in first place. In addition to my mother tongue Hungarian, I speak fluent English & German, and also studied Spanish & Italian. My heart always pulls me towards water, I mean seas & lakes. I'm a big fan of Italian cars & cucina. Sundays I love playing the electric guitar on stage at our local church. I'm very grateful to the Lord for my life and that there is peace & freedom in my country.
CONTACT
Viktor Fogas luthier
email: info@guitarras-fogas.com
Phone: +36202996199
Find me on social media platforms:
facebook.com/viktorfogasluthier
instagram.com/viktorfogasluthier
my YouTube channel
www.linkedin.com/in/viktor-fogas-luthier
VAT number (valid in whole European Union): HU 65972470
HOW TO GET YOUR DREAM GUITAR?
Worldwide shipping
with insurance in safe box and hardcase
or
personal pick-up!
My workshop is 1 hour away by car from Budapest International Airport (which is a pleasant & safe meeting point, btw.).
I jump out for you gladly to the airport when you choose to pick up your dream guitar in person.
You are welcome to visit me by appointment and sip a cup of coffee together!
Updated: 2026 January
