Building Guitars

I began building instruments in 1991. From the very beginning I knew it was my path and I have approached the art with enthusiasm ever since. I am a self-taught luthier and have gathered information on this craft from many sources available to me: other luthiers, books, magazines and my intuition. Ever since finishing my first instrument (a 6-string guitar), players have asked me to build a wide assortment of instruments. In the process I have found the inspiration to design and build unique instruments which have become my you build them and they will come category. By this I mean that if I have an idea or inspiration for an unusual instrument, I go for it  I build it, knowing that the right player will eventually find me and buy the instrument!

As of this writing, Ive built 6-, 8-, 9- and 12-string guitars, including a Weisenbourne style Hawaiian steel guitar, a zouktar, a 12-string guitar with a bouzouki-body and a floating bridge, and an acoustic bass guitar. I have also built a number of bouzoukis which were inspired through both my friendship with Steve Smith (whom I consider a mentor) and through knowing many different players of this unique instrument. I build both carved and flat top instruments, depending on the personality the player desires, and have often been able to custom fit a player with an instrument exactly suited to his or her playing style.

In recent years, I have begun building smaller instruments, such as mandolins, ukeleles and tiples (10 string tenor [B,F,D,A] or baritone[A,E,C,G]).

I love building the unusual and even the impossible instrument, so if you have an idea for an instrument youd like to have me build, dont hesitate to contact me and share your idea!

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