DeVillain Guitar Co

Founded by airline pilot Fredrik Johansson. Wait a minute... Airline pilot? Yes – airline pilot! Fredrik got an idea based on a problem he was experiencing. It was hard to bring his guitar on flights. He tried different travel guitars, but was always disappointed.

Whenever visiting a music store he would ask about folding guitars, but they usually laughed and said –That’s impossible! Nothing is impossible, Fredrik thought. A few years later he held the first prototype of a folding guitar in his hands.

That captures the attitude of DeVillain Guitar Co. We’re not afraid of the impossible. Solving problems and making things better is what we live for.

We are based in Skellefteå, Sweden and our guitars are hand crafted by one of Sweden’s finest luthiers. DeVillain guitars are built to last a lifetime. We use selected tone woods and high quality components from DiMarzio, Grover and TonePros. Every guitar is tested and tried numerous times before they leave the factory.

Our staff is a mix of woodworkers, computer nerds, pro musicians, luthiers, problem solvers, marketing people and design freaks with a common love for music. We try to have fun and stay innovative. I believe that shows in our guitars.

Why settle for good enough?,

Leif Rehnström
President