My Guitars

OO Style

I make my 00's with either 12 or 14 frets to the body. You may chose a slotted head or solid head. I believe the 12 frets to the body 00 is one of the sweetest sounding instruments ever, yet, depending upon wood options will make a very fine finger picking blues guitar. These are very fine recording instruments and they cuddle up in your lap like a puppy.

000 Style

The Triple O or concert style is a personal favorite of mine. Perfect for finger style players yet confident enough to backup a singer or stand out in jam. I build them in both 12 or 14 frets to the body, slotted or solid heads. The bodies are not overly deep but provide rich bass tonality, yet not sacrificing any of the mid or upper tones. As I have matured, I have great respect for a guitar that is comfortable to play for long periods of time.

Dreadnought

The Dreadnought is like the mother ship. You may explore other guitar dimensions but sooner or later you always find a need to come back to it. My style of "dread" has slightly sloping shoulders and is braced for strength yet the bracing is tuned to produce sparkling trebles, clear, controlled mids and enunciated, but not overbearing lows. I build them so every note is distinct and not overpowered by a bass rumble that sounds like a teenagers bedroom. You can, of course, specify your own voicing.

Classical

My mentor Jeff Elliott builds some of the finest classical guitars on the planet. Not surprisingly, he has guitars that are spoken for years in advance of production. Jeff schooled me well, and along with my own interpretations and designs I love to build an instrument that is functional art with a sound that is articulate, subtle, yet commanding. We can discuss woods and trim. I hope to build you a classical guitar that is a work of visual and audio art.

12 String

There is just something magical and exciting when you sit down with a 12 string guitar. New songs emerge. Old repertoire is transformed. I still own the first 12 string I built. I can't part with it. I will build you a twelve string in your choice of back and sides. You can choose sizes from a concert, dreadnought, or jumbo. Add a cutaway to get at the top end. Design it the way you've always wanted or we can put our heads together and find the sound you've always hoped for.