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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 that lasts to this day. I own one of […]

The Eminence

The Eminence is a Grand Auditorium sized guitar that I designed to provide a slight boost to the treble response, along with the clear and balanced tone that all Dogwood models are known for. A slightly smaller body depth and a more narrow waist result in bell-like clarity that is especially suited to finger style […]

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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...]

Lutherie Classes: Setup and Repair

Acoustic and Electric Guitar Repair and Setup Classes … [Read More...]

Gibson Side Crack

Gibson Artist Side Cracks This guitar was brought to me with some serious bass side damage- the owner had been keeping time on the side with his hand during a break and had cracked the side badly. The cracks ran from the shoulder all the way to … [Read More...]

Online Setup, Repair, and Restoration Course

A detailed online video course covering acoustic and electric guitar setup, repair, and restoration. … [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...]

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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