Established 2008

About Visionary Instruments

Ben Lewry holding a skull-shaped mandolin in the workshop

Ben Lewry

Luthier, inventor, and artist.

Ben Lewry has spent 20 years building and repairing guitars. He founded Visionary Instruments in 2008.

The company’s work spans custom instruments and performance technology. Its next chapter focuses on bringing guitar control systems to manufacturers and independent luthiers.

Ben Lewry in the workshop holding a white guitar and a blue guitar
In the workshop
Ben Lewry and Thomas Nordegg holding guitars
With Thomas Nordegg
Ben Lewry with Les Paul
With Les Paul
The Visionary Instruments crew with guitars at NAMM 2020
NAMM 2020
Visionary Instruments · Established 2008