r/Luthier

Community Overview

About r/Luthier

A community dedicated to the construction and repair of stringed musical instruments.

The community at a glance

r/Luthier is a Subreddit for Music Lovers with roughly 153K members. It has been around since 2010. It uses a forum format for communication.

Roughly 23K members have joined in the past year.

On Reddit
Established 2010
153K Members

Community Features

This community has a forum

Subreddit Analysis

via GummySearch
Yearly: +23K members
Growth: +17.3% / year

Member growth over time

All time (yearly)

  • 2013: 3K members
  • 2014: 3K members
  • 2015: 3K members
  • 2016: 3K members
  • 2017: 4K members
  • 2018: 6K members
  • 2019: 9K members
  • 2020: 11K members
  • 2021: 12K members
  • 2022: 12K members
  • 2024: 44K members
  • 2025: 25K members
  • 2026: 15K members

Past year (monthly)

  • Sep: 1K members
  • Oct: 1K members
  • Nov: 3K members
  • Dec: 2K members
  • Jan: 2K members
  • Feb: 2K members
  • Mar: 2K members
  • Apr: 2K members
  • May: 2K members
  • Jun: 2K members
  • Jul: 2K members
  • Aug: 1K members

Flair

  • HELP
    40 posts in the past month
    1. How to achieve this result?
    2. How can i tell if this crack is cosmetic or structural?
    3. Help
    #1
    HELP
    How to achieve this result? · How can i tell if this crack is cosmetic or structural? · Help
    40
  • ELECTRIC
    29 posts in the past month
    1. 4 day guitar build made from almost all Home Depot stuff
    2. First time making a guitar, I made many mistakes and it's not all that good but it taught me a lot. (Can't write a description for some reason so I'll write it in the comments)
    3. Mistakes were made, lessons have been learned, things will be adjusted. But here is my first scratch build and I'm very proud!
    #2
    ELECTRIC
    4 day guitar build made from almost all Home Depot stuff · First time making a guitar, I made many mistakes and it's not all that good but it taught me a lot. (Can't write a description for some reason so I'll write it in the comments) · Mistakes were made, lessons have been learned, things will be adjusted. But here is my first scratch build and I'm very proud!
    29
  • REPAIR
    13 posts in the past month
    1. think twice before regretting it
    2. A resonator guitar was passed down from my grandfather to my father and now to me after dad's passing - Can it be fixed?
    3. Second opinion on repair
    #3
    REPAIR
    think twice before regretting it · A resonator guitar was passed down from my grandfather to my father and now to me after dad's passing - Can it be fixed? · Second opinion on repair
    13
  • ACOUSTIC
    13 posts in the past month
    1. Estimate for repair from experienced luthier 🙏
    2. Parlor plus update 6
    3. Seeking advice, cause for concern?
    #4
    ACOUSTIC
    Estimate for repair from experienced luthier 🙏 · Parlor plus update 6 · Seeking advice, cause for concern?
    13
  • INFO
    7 posts in the past month
    1. Piano Tech to the dark side
    2. Just finished prepping this stunning Amboyna Burl slab (40x255x545mm). The figure is insane!
    3. Just prepped this bookmatched pair of Curly Mango slabs (50x220x620mm). The 3D curl under light is incredible!
    #5
    INFO
    Piano Tech to the dark side · Just finished prepping this stunning Amboyna Burl slab (40x255x545mm). The figure is insane! · Just prepped this bookmatched pair of Curly Mango slabs (50x220x620mm). The 3D curl under light is incredible!
    7

Frequently asked questions

Who is r/Luthier for?
Best for Music Lovers enthusiasts looking for a Reddit-based community with forum discussion.
Is r/Luthier free to join?
This listing is not marked as paid-only. Access rules and any fees are decided by the community.
How many members does r/Luthier have?
Roughly 153K members, based on figures reported by the community or its host. Member counts are approximate and change over time.
What platform is r/Luthier on?
r/Luthier runs on Reddit. Reddit communities (or "subreddits") are forum-based groups on the popular social news aggregation, web content rating, and discussion website Reddit. Reddit is commonly known as "the front page of the internet". Users submit content to the site such as links, text posts, and images, which are then voted up or down and discussed by other members. From investing Reddit communities, to professional ones, to ones just for laughs, you're likely to find a community for you on Reddit.
What topics does r/Luthier cover?
On the Hive Index, r/Luthier is organized under Music Lovers.
How do I join r/Luthier?
You can join r/Luthier by clicking this link, or pressing the "Go to community" button above.
What are the Music communities like?
One of the larger topic areas on the site, covering music production, instruments, genres, and the business of the industry. Discord hosts communities for producers, beatmakers, and musicians at every level, Reddit has massive communities for genre-specific discussion, and dedicated platforms serve niche interests from jazz theory to synth collecting.