Hi, I'm Dave Powell, owner of dP Lutherie and co-founder of Tonedevil Guitars, whose harp guitar division now continues here. I've had a passion for harp guitars for as long as I can remember - and for decades I've been performing professionally with these instruments, exploring their endless possibilities. With over 300 instruments built across more than two decades and a 1st runner-up finish at the 2025 International Harp Guitar Competition, that passion drives everything I build here at my shop in north Idaho.
dP Lutherie crafts world-class custom guitars, harp guitars, harp ukuleles, and about anything you can imagine ranging from the refined to the exceptional. Every instrument is an original, built with expert attention to detail and your specific vision in mind. Every order is handled personally - by phone or email - working with you directly from concept to completion to make sure you get exactly the instrument you've been dreaming up.
Looking for a builder who's easy to work with and genuinely invested in your project? Reach out today for a free custom instrument quote.
dP Lutherie is a small, focused workshop in north Idaho. Instruments are built by hand, with attention given to structure, tone, and longevity
20 years of dedicated lutherie, using the best tone woods of the inland northwest, and passing along the craft through apprenticeship.
Custom-designed pickup systems, CNC and laser tooling, Exceptional playability and utility for today's finger stylists.
Specializing in the construction of the American Symphony Harp Guitar, with a particular focus on modern modifications for the contemporary player and collector market.
Rooted in traditional guitar making while embracing modern manufacturing innovations, Dave is helping define a new standard for the design, tone, and playability of the modern acoustic instruments - and building a new culture around some of America's forgotten artistic and musical history.
Based in north, Idaho, with many happy customers across the world.
