Dogwood Models
Dogwood Guitars currently offers three models: The Kingston Jumbo, the Monarch, and the Eminence. All three models feature select tops that meet stringent requirements based on their material properties. These select tops are matched with beautiful tonewoods, and are voiced and tuned to specific resonances that gives each Dogwood guitar sweet … [Read More...]
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 characteristics: Tone, playability, and appearance. I list these in order of priority. While all three should be … [Read More...]
Ordering your Dogwood Guitar
Please Note: Due to my heavy repair and restoration schedule, I am no longer building custom acoustic guitars. This is an archive page. Thank you for choosing to order one of my handmade acoustic guitars. From the day we begin to design your dream guitar until the moment you first see and hear it, you are in for a fun and special time. I will work … [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 by the beautiful astronomical motiffs inlaid into Peek's guitar, I wanted to design my own version. … [Read More...]
1932 Martin 0-18 Parlor Guitar
It's not often that a luthier has the opportunity to work on a pre-war Martin. This little 1932 Parlor 0-18 came to the shop in very rough condition. It took a tumble down some stairs, resulting in a long crack in the treble side of the body and several smaller cracks. In addition to this damage the guitar had several issues including a very bad … [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 … [Read More...]
