About the Artist
Approaching the idea of building guitars from a number of directions: As a guitar player since the age of 10; As a wood worker; As an environmentalist / amateur ecologist; As an Artist / Artisan / Luthier. These interests come together to create one-of-a-kind, hand-crafted instruments. Guitars and basses are built to exacting standards for exceptional playability and tone. Ideas for an instrument can start with a cool chuck of wood, or via collaboration with a musical artist for their totally personal guitar. Materials include both Native and Exotic woods, as well as shells incorporated into various inlay designs. Some of these woods were personally salvaged from fallen local trees. Environmentally friendly clear finishes are used to bring out patterns of grain, figure, colors, and luster in the woods.
