Greg Maxwell, Author at Dogwood Guitars - Page 2 of 7

Exceptional Tonewoods

Fine wood is the heart of every Dogwood guitar. Greg has been collecting rare and highly figured wood for over three decades, and he is always on the lookout for the best sets of both top and back/side wood for his custom guitars. Exotic wood of the traditional guitar making species is getting much more […]

Guitar Galleries

The guitars featured in these photo galleries are just a few examples of Greg’s work. As a long-time high end furniture maker, Greg has a real passion for tools and figured wood. His guitars reflect these twin loves with their beautiful wood choices, impeccable hand work, and high gloss finishes. Click the photos below and […]

Repair and Restoration

I am now semi-retired but taking on some work at my discretion. Please see my Retirement Announcement in the menu for full details, and please contact me to discuss your needs. Thanks to all my customers for their many years of support and trust!

Luthier Services & Labor Estimates for 2026

I am semi-retired but taking on some work at my discretion. Please see my Retirement Announcement in the menu for details.

Lutherie Classes: Setup and Repair

Acoustic and Electric Guitar Repair and Setup Classes

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...]

1975 Gibson Hummingbird Restoration

While meeting with a customer and his daughter about designing a guitar for her, he showed me his Gibson Hummingbird that his daughter had been playing. Using the serial number and other identifying characteristics, I was able to date the guitar … [Read More...]

Customer Testimonials: A. B. Manson Acoustic

"I recently had major work done by Greg Maxwell on my very expensive and treasured old guitar. Boy, am I glad that I found Greg, because I do not think any other luthier would have given the time and effort this project required. My guitar needed … [Read More...]

Customer Testimonials: Strat and Tele Setups

"I have 2 guitars and have been playing for over 20 years. In that time I have had my instruments set-up by several different companies, some that have been in the business for longer than I have been playing. I can honestly say that no one has … [Read More...]

Repair and Restoration

I am now semi-retired but taking on some work at my discretion. Please see my Retirement Announcement in the menu for full details, and please contact me to discuss your needs. Thanks to all my customers for their many years of support and trust! … [Read More...]

Exceptional Tonewoods

Fine wood is the heart of every Dogwood guitar. Greg has been collecting rare and highly figured wood for over three decades, and he is always on the lookout for the best sets of both top and back/side wood for his custom guitars. Exotic wood of the … [Read More...]