Louis Panormo

Louis Panormo (1784–1862) was a prominent English luthier of the 19th century, best known for his classical guitars, which were among the earliest made in England to follow the Spanish design. Often referred to as the "only English guitar maker of the time to make guitars in the Spanish style," Panormo played a significant role in popularizing Spanish-style guitars in Britain during the early Romantic era.

His guitars were played by Fernando Sor and Trinidad Huerta.

Influence and Legacy Louis Panormo's work had a lasting influence on guitar making in Britain. His instruments are considered to be among the finest early examples of Spanish-style guitars made outside of Spain. Today, his guitars are valued by collectors and performers for their historical significance and tonal quality.

Modern luthiers and historians often reference Panormo's instruments as a bridge between traditional English craftsmanship and Spanish innovations that would later become standard in classical guitar design.

Death Louis Panormo died in Ōrua Bay, New Zealand in 1862. His legacy lives on through the surviving instruments and the influence he had on 19th-century guitar making in Britain.