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Custom Guitars

Superb craftsmanship and exceptional tone are reflected in every handmade Dogwood guitar. Whether you are a singer-songwriter looking for an articulate instrument to express your creativity, or are part of a country band or a worship team and need a guitar with clarity and balance to cut through the mix, there is a Dogwood guitar with your name on it.

Rosette and bridge 2 smallDogwood guitars exude quality from the inside out. All solid wood construction, five piece laminated Mahogany and Maple necks, wood bindings, bound fretboards, hand cut Pearl or Abalone logo inlay, and hand leveled and dressed frets are just some of the features you will find on all Dogwood models. Greg will work with you to customize your design, making your guitar a one-of-a-kind instrument that reflects your individuality as a musician. Custom rosettes, shell purflings, custom fretboard inlay work, and other personal choices you’ll make combine with the unique Dogwood peghead and matching bridge to complete your dream guitar.

Of course, all the high gloss lacquer finishes and fancy inlays in the world don’t make up for less than exceptional tone. And here is where each Dogwood guitar really shines. Every Dogwood guitar begins with a carefully tested and graded top. By carefully measuring the material properties of potential tops (properties such as modulus, mass, speed of sound, etc) Greg is able to match the right top with your style and tonal preferences. These select tops are enhanced by tuning the top and back on each guitar to specific target resonances, producing great clarity, balance, warmth, and responsiveness.

Greg takes time with each customer to determine his or her needs and desires, and then carefully crafts each guitar by hand. No CNC made parts or lasers used! Just a master craftsman, fine woods, well-worn tools, and a passion for guitars. Why not give Greg a call or send an email and begin the discussion? It will be one of the best decisions you will make as a guitar player.

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1968 Fender Jazz Bass Neck Work

A customer brought me a very cool 1968 Fender Jazz Bass neck. The neck is fretless and- as the Beatles would say, "very strange"- it had no nut slot. There was also a piece of binding missing at the heel. The customer was interested in having the … [Read More...]

Repair and Restoration

Greg's deep knowledge of guitar design and construction means your acoustic or electric guitar will play better after he has worked on it. As a graduate of the esteemed Galloup School of Lutherie, Greg studied under master repairman Bryan Galloup. … [Read More...]

FAQ’s

Answers to some of the most common questions I get about my guitars, ordering, etc. What is the current turn around time for orders? My build schedule is determined by my current repair load and teaching schedule, as well as orders already in … [Read More...]

Epiphone Sheraton Tuneup

Epiphone Sheraton Tuneup and Setup One of my good customers brought me this Sheraton for some upgrades, including new pickups and a bone nut. During my initial evaluation I discovered many loose fret ends and a high tongue, which were causing … [Read More...]

The Kingston Jumbo

I've always been particularly drawn to jumbo-size acoustics. I learned to play guitar in the early 1970's when John Denver was at the height of his career, and the sound he got from his jumbo Guild 6 and 12 string guitars made an impression on me … [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...]

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Technical Articles

The Science and Theory of Tonewoods

Search out any discussion about tone and tonewoods on the internet and you will quickly find a wide variation of opinions among players and builders alike. However, the majority will almost always list "tonewoods" and/or specific species of Spruce … [Read More...]

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Why Buy a Handmade Guitar?

There are a lot of choices out there for the prospective buyer of a fine guitar. It's no secret; a handmade instrument can cost a lot. For that matter, any of the better guitars purchased from a quality manufacturer is going to command what most … [Read More...]

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