Copied from the InterWeb: Louis Sutz (1862-1942) was a German-born luthier that lived in Cincinnati, OH during early 1900s. Sutz built guitars and violins in the area of Cincinnati known as "Over the Rhine" which was formerly known for its mostly German population. Mr. Sutz had a reputation for being very demanding. He was a very strict luthier and maker of fine instruments including violins, mandolins, zithers, and guitars. His acoustic guitars are among the best ever built. He is arguably the finest luthier of USA made instruments in the early 20th century
