RB Guitars launched first in 2010 by a luthier from Bandung - Indonesia, Robby Yantono. His experience as profesional guitar player, give him inspirations to start build his hand made custom electric guitar. And as time goes by, learn by himself on YouTube and many literature to making acoustic guitars and archtop Guitars. With 80% is using Indonesian Timber.
Now RB Guitars become a brand to making custom and signature artists model. And already shipping to abroad such as Australia, Japan, South Korea, Philipina, Malaysia, Cyprus, Germany, Holland, Belgium, England, Italy, USA, Canada, etc.
With our local Indonesian artists collaboration: Tohpati, Gerald Situmorang, Sandhy Sondoro, Daniel Sigarlaki, Nathania Jualim, Denny Chasmala, Oele Pattiselanno, Dewa Budjana, etc. And our international artists collaboration: BRIAN MCKNIGHT, ISRAEL HOUGHTON, DANNY O'DONOGHUE.
Each Guitars have their own charisma, persona, unique design, and creativity.
At 2017 RB Guitars start to developing the product to making Harp. RB Harp is the first Harp Made in ASEAN. We are making lever Harp and have 2 standard design with 25 strings and 36 strings. RB Harp is available for costom design. Since then, we are become RB GUITARS AND HARP. With Lisence: NIB 0220007282314 & Brand patent: IDM000899637.
"Your Guitar Is Your Identity" Robby Yantono (RB GUITARS AND HARP)
Robby Yantono commenced his professional journey as a musician before transitioning into the field of luthiery. Driven by his musical background and a desire to provide high-quality stringed instruments at an affordable price, he established RB in Bandung in 2012. The company specializes in crafting wooden stringed instruments, with a particular emphasis on acoustic guitars and harps, all while maintaining a strong commitment to quality.
RB operates as a registered micro-scale business, holding NIB: 0220007282314 and patent trademark registration number: IDM000899637, situated in Bandung Regency. This registration affirms the legitimacy of the enterprise as a home industry dedicated to producing wooden musical instruments, thereby reinforcing RB's dedication to quality and authenticity.
The RB Workshop is renowned for its production of acoustic guitars and harps, utilizing locally sourced Indonesian wood. Employing traditional and conventional crafting methods, the production timeline for each guitar ranges from 1 to 3 months, while the creation of a harp typically spans six months. The workshop offers a diverse selection of guitars, from plywood models to fully solid wood options, as well as customizable harp designs. Our commitment to superior materials and manufacturing practices ensures that our instruments are well-regarded among musicians.