Dogwood Guitars is located in beautiful rural Knox County Ohio, on state route 3 between Centerburg and Mount Vernon. Less than an hour from Columbus, Delaware, and Mansfield, we serve the entire central Ohio area with full-service setup and repairs. Customers are welcome to visit the shop by appointment. The shop is not a retail location and is not available for walk-in customers. Greg loves to talk guitars and he will spend as much time as you need to discuss your instrument or a custom build. Call, text, or email Greg, contact info can be found on the Contact page link in the main menu.
Technical Articles
Bolt-On Necks: High Tongue Frets
I am including this article as a special page in the Services Menu because of the frequency with which the issue of high tongue frets arises. The tongue is the part of the fretboard that extends into the body of the guitar. On acoustic guitars, the tongue extends past the heel of the neck and usually falls away slightly from level due to the nature of construction and the neck angle. However, most electric guitars are made differently, without a tongue extension that is separate from the heel. … [Read More...]
Viewpoint Articles
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 people would consider to be a lot of money. Are there compelling reasons to spend your money on a handmade guitar from a custom builder rather than from a brand name factory or custom shop? There certainly are! … [Read More...]