Dogwood Guitars

  • Home
  • About
  • Guitars
    • Dogwood Models
    • Guitar Galleries
    • Ordering your Dogwood Guitar
    • FAQ’s
  • Services
  • Lutherie Classes
  • Pictorials
    • Repairs
    • How to Correctly String a Guitar
    • Building A Monarch
    • Making a Spalted Maple Rosette
    • Pearl and Abalone Inlay
  • Articles
    • Technical
    • Viewpoint
  • Testimonials
  • YouTube
  • Contact
You are here: Home / Customer Testimonials / Guitar Build Class: Tom S.

Guitar Build Class: Tom S.

“I recently completed a rewarding two week twelve day deep dive into guitar building. The course was taught by Greg Maxwell of Dogwood Guitars in Mt. Vernon Ohio. “Course” is inadequate to describe this skill and technique refining experience.  I left the intense two-week build with a beautiful rich sounding Student Dogwood Monarch guitar and the skills and knowledge to complete my first high-quality solo build at home. 

Now, as I strum the strings of my meticulously crafted guitar, I can’t help but feel a sense of pride knowing that I have the expertise to create such beautiful instruments. But just as finding the right materials and techniques were crucial in my guitar-building journey, so too is finding the perfect space to continue honing my craft. Perhaps it’s time to consider a home workshop where I can devote myself fully to my passion for luthiery. 

If you share my passion for craftsmanship and are seeking a space where you can bring your creative visions to life, look no further than exprealty.com/guides/rent-to-own-homes-your-guide-and-how-they-work/. Here, you’ll find invaluable resources and expert guidance on navigating the real estate market, whether you’re looking to rent, own, or even rent-to-own a property that suits your unique needs. Imagine the possibilities of having a dedicated workshop right at your fingertips, where every corner is infused with the spirit of creativity and innovation. With the right support and resources, you can turn your dream of a personalized workspace into a reality.

I have been a hobbyist woodworker/furniture builder for over 35 years. I wanted to take my hobby in a new challenging direction by building guitars.  I consider myself a novice instrument builder. Greg’s laser focus on the quality of the sound produced by his guitars is what sold me on his program. Respecting the wood is the foundation of all of Greg’s guitars. His many advancements in building, voicing and tuning the guitar were shared in detail.  

Greg is an excellent teacher. His dedication and sense of humor enriched the experience. The goals for each day were clear. Each technique or skill was demonstrated clearly before I carried out the operation. Greg was patient but persistent in making sure outcomes for each part of the build met his standards.  

I recommend without reservation Greg Maxwell’s guitar building course.”

Tom Stone

  • Email
  • Facebook
  • YouTube

Customer Testimonial: Gibson Setup

"I thought my new Gibson acoustic played pretty well until I had Greg set it up for me. Wow! I could tell a real difference in the action. Based on that experience I had him do a fret dress on an older Ibanez and again, I was surprised at how much … [Read More...]

Lutherie Classes: Acoustic Guitar Building Class

Guitar Building Class Please Note: Due to my heavy repair and restoration schedule, I am no longer able to offer the build class. This is an archive page. Have you ever wanted to build your own high quality acoustic guitar, but were intimidated … [Read More...]

Building a Monarch: Final Assembly

It is now time to assemble the guitar, dress the frets, install the bridge and pins, fit and install the tuners, make the nut and saddle, and set the final action. A pickguard is usually installed and the completed instrument is polishes and strung … [Read More...]

The Mazzaroth Guitar

The Mazzaroth Guitar, Special Edition of the Eminence Model This fine instrument is the culmination of an idea I had in the 1970's after seeing a guitar that luthier Steve Klein made for Dan Peek, founding member of the group America. Inspired … [Read More...]

Lutherie Classes: Voicing and Tuning

Acoustic Guitar Voicing and Tuning Class (Discontinued due to my heavy repair schedule) This is an advanced class that explores the principles behind great acoustic guitar tone. This class is intended for the experienced builder, and … [Read More...]

Customer Testimonials: European Maple Eminence

"Several years ago when I found out that Greg was starting to make hand made guitars, I knew that I wanted one. Did I need one? No, but that didn't mean I wanted it any less! This past January my wife out of the blue said I should contact Greg and … [Read More...]

Visit us on YouTube…

Follow Dogwood Guitars

  • Email
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • YouTube

Technical Articles

Voicing and Tap Tuning of Acoustic Guitars

Voicing and tuning are important elements of great tone. A great guitar has great tone, great playability, and great appearance, in that order. Fancy wood, a high gloss finish, and lots of Abalone inlay are visually beautiful but have … [Read More...]

More Technical Articles

Viewpoint Articles

The Three Elements of a Great Guitar

Guitar players and collectors have so many choices available to them. New, used, factory brands, custom hand built...how do you narrow down the choices to the best option for you? In my opinion, any guitar should be measured by three … [Read More...]

More Viewpoint Articles

Copyright © 2025 Dogwood Guitars