Florian Jaeger, came from a family of wood workers (his father was a flute maker) but studied history at university. He was always drawn back into the world of old, tropical woods and fine woodworking tools, passed down from previous generations and decided to follow his heart and become a luthier. He apprenticed in Munich with Thomas Keller, a master guitar builder, where he learned about building fine acoustic and electric guitars. He passed his skilled craft examination, worked for a few years in Munich to gain more experience. He then travelled back home to the Bavarian Alps to open his own workshop in Oberstdorf. There he gained his master craftsman's certificate in the Geigenbauschule Mittenwald. Jaeger's main focus is making electric guitars inspired by the legendary look, feel and tone of the Les Paul.

Source: Jaeger Guitars website (12 October 2013)