Genius is in creation, not imitation

Genius is in creation, not imitation

There are many commercial guitars out there.  Many are very pretty.  What they lack is individuality.  You are likely to see the same model in another player’s hands again and again.  One of the defining attributes of luthier built instruments is individuality.  We...
Affordable inspiration in a mass-produced guitar world

Affordable inspiration in a mass-produced guitar world

Full disclosure, Denis and I have collectively been playing guitar for the better part of a century. Through personal experience, we have both developed identical lists of likes and dislikes for electric guitar features. We both have a lifelong interest in...
Our four new guitar builds are roughly neck and neck

Our four new guitar builds are roughly neck and neck

We are currently building four new electric guitars. Here is a progress picture of the necks we are fabricating from rough lumber we hand-picked for these new instruments. From left to right we have: 1. Northern Maple with an Indian Rosewood fretboard 2. Birds Eye...