Kari Nieminen

Versoul specializes in the design and construction of high end string instruments for professional musicians.

Founded in 1994, Versoul specializes in the design and construction of high end string instruments for professional musicians. Since the beginning of the company, the product range has broadened from two acoustic models in 1995 to over 50 production models in 2018. Versoul instruments are available internationally through dealers in the US, Europe, and Japan.
Each element of Versoul instruments, from the sound to the materials, technology and finish, is the result of a thorough research and development process. Innovation with materials serves many purposes. For example, certain species of rosewood and mahogany, traditionally used extensively in the construction of string instruments, are becoming scarce. Versoul builds instruments using local, ecological wood choices, such as aspen, European alder and maple from carefully selected sources. Versoul instruments have been used in hundreds of professional recordings and live performances over the years in Europe and in the USA. In addition to professional performing artists, musicians and guitar technicians, customers of Versoul include collectors, investors and guitar enthusiasts.

Versouls are played by Keith Richards & Ronnie Wood The Rolling Stones, Pete Townshend & Roger Daltrey The WHO, Billy F Gibbons & Dusty Hill The ZZ Top, John Hanlon; Neil Young’s producer & engineer, Kenny Burrell Jazz legend, Paul Carrack; Eric Clapton Band, etc.

PHILOSOPHY

Although the modern guitar has been constantly redeveloped for centuries, there is always room for improvement. The design of each Versoul model begins with music and the musician in mind: the goal is to refine the sound and improve the instrument for the benefit of both. The development and design of Versoul instruments combines the study of classic instruments with extensive research on materials. This approach – merging respect towards the traditional instrument with the desire to take the guitar further – has lead to such innovative designs as the Buxom Baritone 12-string and the Reso Sun resonator guitars. Versoul designs are first and foremost professional tools in terms of ergonomics, functionality and playability. Equal emphasis is placed on the sound and visual design of each model. This results in instruments that are practical, esthetically pleasing, and, most importantly, which produce an exceptional sound.