Gunnar Hjördísarson

Gunnar Hjördísarson is an Icelandic musician and guitar craftsman based in Reykjavík. Known in the local music community for his deep connection to the instrument — both as a player and as a builder — Hjördísarson bridges the worlds of performance and lutherie within Iceland's blues scene. Iceland's blues community, centered around the Reykjavík Blues Society (founded 2003) and the annual Reykjavík Blues Festival, is a tight-knit network where musicians often wear multiple hats. Hjördísarson embodies this spirit, contributing to the scene both on stage and through his work with guitars. His involvement reflects the collaborative, hands-on ethos that characterizes Icelandic blues — a small but passionate community where every contributor matters.