"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.
