Reviews

If you find yourself looking at American Custom Shop builds and struggling to justify the cost for what appears to be mass production of a legacy brand, a Fremediti offers the chance to make the guitar what you want, providing access to materials and options not available on Custom Shop menus at comparable or lower costs.

Bill and George clearly communicate options during the design and build phases, properly setting expectations for cost, schedule and final finish and performance.

I was fussy about weight, balance and neck lacquer feel, performance aspects a custom shop would never discuss or endeavor to provide assurances on, but Bill and George made me comfortable that the final build would address my concerns.

Cost was precisely as quoted, delivery was within days of the estimate provided and the final fit and finish was something that could have only been had in a retail store with a Collings at 2x the cost.

You’ll eventually part with your custom shop when the charm fades from the weight, poor balance, dye bleed, sticky neck or the headstock snaps off.

You’ll keep your Fremediti for life and appreciate that it is unique to you while coming from a family shop.

It is wonderful dealing with the fine folks at Fremediti.

The Amphion I received is a work of art.

Outstanding craftsmanship in every way. Superb quality, playability, and sound.

I know that I will cherish it for many years.

Most of my recording career as a session musician and recording artist has been documented with me playing a Fender or Gibson guitar until the day I saw these beautiful guitars made by Fremediti! I thought to myself, they look wonderful but how do they play and will I be able to express myself the way I’m used to or will I sound different?

Well after I sat down at the NAMM convention and played the Amphion I couldn’t believe it! I felt like I had played it for years.

Today I use it for everything! Jazz-Jazz Funk-R&B & Rock!

I ordered this archtop guitar trusting the luthier and the result met my expectations. I have always dreamed of having a guitar that sounds like an L5 in 16 inch format and Mr Fremediti has made my wishes come true.

Everything is there: playing comfort, lightness, top-notch sound and finish. I enjoy this guitar every day.

Thank you very much!

Fantastic guitar, very dynamic, great sound, easy to play. Stunning craftmansship.

It arrived very very save packed.

Bill and George are nice gentlemen, pretty good conversation.

I’ve been an international touring musician for more than 25 years. Endorsed by Martin, by Gibson for a few years, I own and played famous brands of guitars.

The Eumelia 16″ is the most perfect guitar I have ever owned. It’s probably the most reactive electric guitar I have ever had in my hands…the balance between traditional and modernity is just perfect.

Thank you @fremediti for this masterpiece.

Ordering and buying a guitar from Fremediti Guitars it’s an experience. The moment you open the case, you can feel the artistry radiating from it. This is the kind of instrument that immediately grabs your attention and doesn’t let go. The craftsmanship is jaw-dropping: every curve, every joint, every detail shows an unbelievable level of precision and passion. It looks like something that belongs in a museum, yet it begs to be played.

Tone That Feels Alive:
Strumming this guitar is honestly thrilling. The tone is vibrant, warm, and bursting with character. It has that classic archtop punch, but with a sweetness and clarity that makes every note shimmer. Chords bloom beautifully, single-note lines soar, and the dynamic range is enormous, you can go from a whisper to a bold, room-filling presence effortlessly. It’s the kind of sound that instantly sparks creativity.

Plays Like a Dream:
The playability is off the charts. The neck is silky smooth, the action is perfect, and the fretwork is immaculate. You barely have to think, your hands just glide. It feels like an extension of you, not just an instrument.

Craftsmanship Beyond Expectations:
You can tell Vasilis & George Fremediti put their heart into this build. The woods are stunning, the finish is flawless, and the attention to detail is unreal. Nothing feels mass-produced, this is boutique, luthier-level quality through and through.

The Fremediti Alcmene 17’ Archtop is easily one of the most inspiring guitars I’ve ever played. It’s a masterpiece that blends artistry, soul, and top-tier performance into a single breathtaking instrument. If you’re even thinking about getting one, do it. This guitar will exceed every expectation and then some.

Thanks Vasilis & George for this exceptional instrument.

My new Fremediti Amphion is a perfect guitar for playing blues, jazz or even rockabilly. The pickups are bright and clean and the neck is smooth as silk.

It is now my go-to guitar.

A new guitar in my hands! I’ve dreamed of it for years. It’s here, and it’s even more beautiful than I imagined! Vassilis and George Fremenitis worked their magic!

For the past few months, I’ve been trying to describe to them the sound I have in my mind. But how do you talk about sound, how do you put it into words, how do you express the vibrations, the depth, the openness, the touch, the dialogue, the embrace, the coexistence with a piece of wood?

They felt and understood it all, even the things I didn’t say. They took the confused words of a songwriter who doesn’t play like the typical guitarists and translated them into a living creature with character, personality, and its own voice! It’s what I’ve been searching for and couldn’t find all these years in instrument shops around the world, where my tours took me. I entered stores in distant countries, eager, sure I’d find it. And, in the end, I found it in Patras, made by the hands of two wonderful people!

My new “Ki”

I have great respect and gratitude for instrument makers and the sanctity of their art. Fortunately, we have many excellent ones in our country (Greece). Vassilis and George left their previous jobs and dedicated themselves to making electric guitars. Their workshop has the smell of wood, the silence of focus, the commitment to their craft, and the certainty of a decision for a humble and creative life. They listen to the instrument, but they also listen to the person who will hold it. Enter their world, understand their character, feel their needs, their aesthetics, their vision. Make their guitars with respect for the artists who will live and create with them. Without advertising, without being defined by the laws of the market, they have managed to make many musicians happy in Greece and around the world. I’m one of the lucky ones!

I’m eagerly waiting to hear it through the big speakers at the first concert of our summer tour, at the Alsos Theater, the day after tomorrow, Wednesday. It will also be the first concert of “Ki”. That’s its name.

It’s a wonderful guitar.
I was able to put it through to its paces this weekend and enjoyed it.

Thank you.

A few days ago, I received my new “Eumelia” archtop from Fremediti Guitars.

I wanted a guitar in dimensions adapted to my body type, that would allow me to play comfortably for extended time.

As I am lucky enough to live in the same city as their workshop is located, I witnessed with my regular visits the attention in detail the Fremediti brothers pay in every build they do.

I watched several stages of their fully handmade craftsmanship and had the chance to learn the importance and the effect of each stage of the construction, in the final result of the guitar.

The wait wasn’t even three months.

My “Eumelia” is an excellent instrument, both in terms of construction and aesthetics and matches my own wishes in the best way. Unplugged the guitar has a loud and full acoustic sound, close to a regular acoustic guitar, although it is fitted with electric guitar strings. Plugged to the amp it delivers a transparent and extremely balanced expressive sound with great attack and response to the pick, performing great in the entire frequency spectrum.

It has the right presence for more modern playing, while it can deliver warm jazzy sounds by using the tone control.

It has an amazing playability and the low action setup makes it a joy to play for hours.

My absolute confidence in Fremediti Guitars, after this build, rises to new higher levels, as it is not the first guitar they build for me and once more I realize that the only thing they care about, is their commitment to deliver the best craftmanship and satisfaction to their clients.

Bill and George, thank you.

The guitars arrived on monday and they are fantastic. I am very satisfied with them and everything is fine.

Thank you for two dream guitars and for the perfect communication and service!

I had a jazz guitar built and it’s one of the best I’ve had in my hands.

A talented and attentive luthier. I highly recommend !

Thank you very much !

I am one of the lucky owners of a guitar made by Vassilis and George. 

In addition to her amazing appearance, her sound has delighted everyone who has heard her.

Most importantly, I dreamed of a guitar and got exactly the one I wanted.

Finally, the cooperation was flawless, consistent with the times and specifications we had set.

Vassilis and George, thank you very much!

I received the guitar and it is just fantastic !! .. It was perfectly packed. The case is exceptional also. The guitar plays wonderfully.

I am very very very happy.

Excellent craftsmanship, especially the wood works, every detail is thought through, very high quality in every aspect.

The guitar sounds great with a full and clear S-style type of sound, the humbucker has a lot of punsh.

The guitar was send to me quickly and the guys of Fremediti Guitars are a pleasure to deal with.

High quality craftmanship with an amazing level of detail.

Beautiful musical instruments both in sound and aesthetics.

I had my custom guitar made this summer and I’m very happy with the result.

Vasilis and George are great guys, very helpful and willing to inform and educate you in all aspects of guitar making. Highly recommended if you’re after a very unique result (especially if you’re obsessed with perfect details).

P.S.: Their custom-made pickups are also great!

The Fremediti Orpheus SE – Semi-hollow – Double cut is an awesome guitar.

Easy playability, with the two P90 and the hollowbody a unique sound, holds the tune (also with the bigsby) and the look is exquisite.

Not a cheap guitar, but a dream guitar and worth the money!

These guys are nothing but a pleasure to deal with… too notch in every way…

their guitars are truly amazing to play and look even better… love the pickups..

expertly packed and shipped..even the 5000 mile trip to NJ could only barely effect the setup/playability out of the box…

anyone on the fence on one of these, take the plunge.. you will be glad you did!

From the first moment I met Vassilis, several years ago, we realized how many things unite us in relation to the creative development of the instrument.

This led to me being honored to create a custom instrument with him that best meets my needs.