Pocket Luthier is a free, browser-based platform offering professional guitar tools for every player — from beginners tuning their first string to experienced guitarists dialing in their intonation. No downloads, no account, no barrier to entry.

The platform was built on a simple belief: the precision tools that a professional luthier uses shouldn't be locked behind expensive hardware or technical expertise. Every guitarist deserves access to the same quality of setup, regardless of their skill level or budget.

Pocket Luthier currently offers a professional intonation assistant supporting four bridge types, a calibrated online guitar tuner with eight tuning modes, and a growing library of in-depth guides covering intonation, bridge types, string care, and more.

"Guitar maintenance shouldn't require a luthier's diploma. We build the precision tools every guitarist needs — and we give them away for free."

— JP Provencher, Founder · Pocket Luthier · Plessisville, Quebec, Canada
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Free — no account, no download, no paywall
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Professional tools — Intonation Assistant & Online Guitar Tuner
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Bridge types supported — TOM, Fender, Tele, Floyd Rose
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Tuning modes including Drop D, Open G, Open C and more
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In-depth guides covering intonation, bridge types, string care and more
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Device — works in any modern browser on desktop or mobile
Tool 01
Intonation Assistant

A professional 3-step intonation workflow for guitar. Uses the device microphone for real-time Hz detection, guides players through open string tuning and 12th fret capture, and delivers bridge-specific saddle adjustment instructions with custom SVG diagrams for each bridge type. Supports Standard and half-step down tuning.

pocketluthier.com/intonator.html →
Pocket Luthier Intonation Assistant — Step 1 bridge selection screen
Tool 02
Online Guitar Tuner

Two tuners in one page. "Click to Pick" plays synthesized reference tones for ear training. "Perfect Pitch" uses microphone-based pitch detection, displaying live Hz readings against string targets with a needle meter. Calibrated against a hardware MT-40 tuner across multiple guitars. Supports 8 tuning modes.

pocketluthier.com/online-guitar-tuner.html →
Pocket Luthier Perfect Pitch tuner showing A string In Tune

Identity

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Pocket Teal
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Luthier Amber
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Studio Black
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Official Tagline

The Luthier's Precision. The Guitarist's Companion.

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Free professional guitar tools in your browser. Intonation, tuning, and setup guides — no account or download needed.

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Pocket Luthier is a free browser-based platform offering professional guitar tools for every player. From a precision intonation assistant supporting four bridge types to a calibrated online guitar tuner with eight tuning modes, Pocket Luthier gives every guitarist access to the same quality of setup that a professional luthier would provide.

Built for Every Screen

Pocket Luthier is designed mobile-first with a clean, dark editorial aesthetic. Every tool and guide works seamlessly on phones, tablets, and desktops — no pinching, no horizontal scrolling, no compromises. The interface is intentionally minimal: players can focus on their guitar, not on learning a new app.

Mobile First
Designed for phone use — works perfectly on any screen size
Zero Install
Opens instantly in any modern browser — nothing to download
Always Free
No subscription, no freemium gate, no ads — free forever

No Data. No Tracking. No Compromise.

Pocket Luthier collects zero personal data. There are no user accounts, no cookies, no analytics trackers, and no third-party data sharing. Microphone access — used only by the tuning tools — is processed entirely on the user's device and never transmitted anywhere.

In an era of data-hungry freemium tools, Pocket Luthier is a genuine exception: a free professional tool that respects the privacy of its users completely.

"We don't need your data to build great tools. Your guitar playing is your business — not ours."

— Pocket Luthier

Brand Mark

The Pocket Luthier mark uses a "PL" monogram on a near-black background. The P is rendered in Pocket Teal (#03dac6) and the L in Luthier Amber (#d4a853), separated by a teal underline. High-resolution logo files are available on request.

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The mark works on dark backgrounds only. Do not place on light backgrounds without requesting an alternate version.

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Quick Reference

Intonation Assistant pocketluthier.com/intonator.html

What's Coming Next

Pocket Luthier is actively expanding its toolkit to support the complete guitarist. Here is a look at what our development roadmap looks like for the upcoming quarters:

The Workbench Wing
Maintenance & Setup
Action Height Calculator
A smart utility that translates string measurements into exact bridge adjustment instructions based on individual playing styles.
String Tension Calculator
A visual physics calculator helping players map out neck tension when changing tuning or moving to heavier string gauges.
The Studio Wing
Practice & Performance
"Micro-Groove" Intelligent Metronome
A dark-themed daily practice utility featuring built-in speed training algorithms to naturally build speed and fretboard precision.
The Hand Independence Blueprint
A comprehensive instructional framework and toolset focused on mastering picking dynamics and fretting hand coordination.

Roadmap subject to change — follow our journey at pocketluthier.com

See It In Action

JP Provencher

Founder · Pocket Luthier · Plessisville, Quebec, Canada

For reviews, features, collaborations, or any press-related questions — we'd love to hear from you. We typically respond within 48 hours.

pocketluthierapp@proton.me

We're happy to provide additional assets, answer questions, or arrange a walkthrough of the tools.