"I was born in Paris, France. As far as I can remember my life has been devoted to music. 18 years were spent living as a professional musician. In my search for the perfect guitar, I purchased many vintage instruments and began to restore and resell them. I came back full circle to my desire to be a luthier as a young man."
~ Laurent Brondel
Laurent Brondel brings the same tonewood obsession and one-at-a-time approach from his acoustic bench to his electric guitars, built in the same small Maine shop.
His electrics are voiced with the sensitivity of an acoustic luthier - neck angles, pickup placement, body weight, and finish thickness all dialed in for dynamic response - which gives them a clarity and breath that's rare in solid-body design. Bodies are matched piece by piece: old-growth mahogany, ultra-light swamp ash, and other carefully selected woods chosen for resonance rather than just looks. The line includes the Honeycaster among other models, and every guitar is shaped, finished, and set up by Laurent himself.
The Music Emporium carries Brondel electrics alongside the acoustic side of the shop. Like the acoustics, they tend to find their players quickly - we're happy to walk you through what's on hand.
Inspired Voicing
Brondel electrics are voiced with the sensitivity of an acoustic luthier.
Neck angles, pickup placement, and even finish thickness are dialed in for dynamic response, producing guitars that breathe with you as you play.
Tonewood Mastery
Laurent brings the same tonewood obsession found in his world-class acoustics to his electrics.
From carefully selected old-growth mahogany to ultra-light swamp ash, each body is matched for optimal resonance, weight, and feel.
Refined Feel, Vintage Soul
Every curve, fret, and carve is shaped for comfort and musicality, with a tactile elegance that invites hours of playing.
The result is a guitar that nods to classic forms but feels tailor-made for your hands.
Brondel Electrics FAQ
Common questions about Brondel electric guitars - who builds them, what makes them different, and where to play them.
Where can I buy a Brondel electric guitar near Boston?
The Music Emporium is an authorized Brondel dealer. Laurent Brondel builds out of his shop in West Paris, Maine, a relatively short distance from our Lexington, Massachusetts showroom near Boston, and we keep a selection of his electrics in stock for players from across New England to try in person.
Who builds Brondel guitars?
Brondel guitars are built by Laurent Brondel, a luthier based in West Paris, Maine. Laurent spent 18 years as a professional musician before turning to lutherie, restoring and reselling vintage instruments along the way and eventually building guitars full time. Every Brondel electric is shaped, finished, and set up by Laurent himself.
What makes Brondel electric guitars different from other boutique electrics?
Laurent brings the same tonewood obsession and one-at-a-time approach from his acoustic bench to his electrics. Neck angles, pickup placement, body weight, and finish thickness are all dialed in for dynamic response, giving the guitars a clarity and breath that is rare in solid-body design. Bodies are matched piece by piece from old-growth mahogany, ultra-light swamp ash, and other woods chosen specifically for resonance.
What Brondel electric models does The Music Emporium carry?
Our Brondel selection centers on the Honeycaster, along with the Burn and New Vintage models. As an authorized dealer, we carry Brondel electrics alongside the acoustic side of Laurent's shop, and like the acoustics, they tend to find their players quickly - we're happy to walk you through what's currently on hand.
Are Brondel electric guitars built to order?
Laurent builds in small numbers out of his Maine shop, with each guitar shaped, finished, and set up by hand. As an authorized dealer, we can help guide questions on woods, specs, and availability, though lead times reflect the pace of a single-luthier shop.