Guitar players and collectors have so many choices available to them. New, used, factory brands, 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 […]
My Building Philosophy
As a craftsman who has worked in wood for the better part of 40 years, I’ve developed a way of approaching fine woodworking that suits my style, pace, and dedication to excellence. I work by myself, alone with my tools and carefully selected woods. I enjoy the break when customers stop in the shop to […]
Exploring Common Guitar Myths
So, your guitar is a little hard to play, the strings are a bit too high for your taste, and you are wondering how to remedy this. Or, perhaps your strings are buzzing. You log on to an Internet forum for guitar players and ask what to do about this. Several people respond, with someone suggesting […]
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 […]
Buying a First Guitar
Most guitar players start out on a cheaply made factory guitar. I did, back in the 1970’s. I went out the day after I graduated from high school and used the money I had received at my open house party to buy a Japanese-made Ibanez six string at my local music store. Back in those […]
