Innovation and quality in tonewood processing – your choice for high-quality musical instrument wood

KÖLBL lives and loves what it does

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For over 95 years, KÖLBL has been a traditional company and a synonym for quality and passion in the field of tonewood processing. What began in 1929 as a small craft business is now a leading supplier of high-quality tonewood for the music industry. Our innovative strength and living tradition combine to form a unique philosophy – always with the aim of offering customers only the best material for their musical instruments.

The KÖLBL family has lived the love of music for generations. From grandfather to father and now to the next generation, the knowledge of selecting trees, recognising tonewood quality and processing has always been passed on and refined. This passion characterises every phase of our work – from buying the wood to processing and selling the product.

We have found our new home at the plant in Aigen-Schlägl, where we have gradually expanded and modernised our factory in recent years. Our many years of experience and close co-operation with suppliers and customers are the cornerstone of our success.

Our product features in detail:

Our philosophy:

  • Tradition and innovation: For over nine decades, we have been combining proven craftsmanship techniques with modern technologies. Our experience in tonewood processing meets innovative approaches that lead us into the future.
  • Quality you can hear: Our tonewoods deliver the unique sound that musicians around the world appreciate. KÖLBL’s family history flows into every piece of wood we process.
  • Responsibility for our actions: We take responsibility – for the quality of our materials, for sustainable forestry and for our relationships with our customers and suppliers.

The history of KÖLBL:

Traditional craftsmanship

From the very beginning, it was precision craftsmanship that characterised KÖLBL’s success. Even his grandfather combined craftsmanship with a passion for music and wood. This tradition has been passed down from generation to generation – through a lot of time spent in the workshop and countless trips and excursions to suppliers, customers and the forest.

Innovation meets tradition

Despite its deep-rooted tradition, KÖLBL does not stand still. We integrate modern processing techniques that enable us to further optimise wood quality and set new standards in tonewood processing. We use X-ray technology for sorting our tonewood.

Expansion of the plant in Aigen-Schlägl

We have found a home in Aigen-Schlägl, where we are continuously expanding and modernising our plant. This is where we produce the high-quality tonewoods that are later used in the best musical instruments in the world.

Quality from selection to processing

The selection of wood is the first step in our production process. We have known our suppliers for many years and know exactly which trees are suitable for the production of tonewood. The manufacturing process is carried out with the utmost precision and attention to detail to ensure the best material for musical instruments.

Why KÖLBL?

  • Many years of experience: With over 95 years of experience in tonewood processing, we guarantee you a product that is characterised by tradition, craftsmanship and quality.
  • Family-led passion: The love of music is in the blood of the KÖLBL family. This passion for high-quality tonewoods and the perfect sound characterises our daily work.
  • Sustainability and responsibility: We take responsibility – for the sustainability of our raw materials and for the longevity of the musical instruments that are built with our wood.
  • Innovation in processing: Tradition is important to us, but we also focus on innovations that help us to achieve the best results in tonewood processing. This is how we combine craftsmanship with modern technology.
  • Close partnerships: Our long-standing relationships with suppliers and customers enable us to ensure and constantly improve quality. Trust and transparency are the foundations of our co-operation.

Our manufacturing process

Tree selection

For generations, we have known what is important when selecting the right tree. Fine-grained wood that has matured in the right climatic conditions delivers the best sound quality.

Processing in the workshop

In our workshop, we process the tonewood with the utmost precision. We combine the techniques that we have passed down from generation to generation with modern processing technologies.

Focus on sustainability

We are committed to sustainable forestry and ensure that our wood comes from responsibly managed forests. This not only ensures the quality of our products, but also the future of our forests.

The finished tonewood

After careful selection and processing, our tonewood is supplied in various qualities and for different applications. Each piece of wood is the result of a long, handcrafted process and carries the KÖLBL philosophy within it.

Summary:

  • 95 years of tradition: We combine tradition and innovation to deliver the best tonewood for your musical instruments.
  • Quality and responsibility: We guarantee the highest quality through careful selection and processing of the wood and take responsibility for sustainable forestry.
  • Family business with passion: Our love of music and tonewood processing is a family tradition that we are proud to pass on.