All of my guitars are built in small limited runs. While each instrument in a model run shares some common features, such as their body profile and scale legnth, different woods and different structural and decorative elements work together making each guitar unique.
Every instrument is built with attention to the qualities I’ve found make an instrument inviting and rewarding to play. First and foremost, I build with a focus on producing an instrument with a full yet balanced voice. Nothing is more attractive than an instrument that sings. My second focus is on playability. A musician needs to be able to fully focus on the music they’re playing and not be distracted by how uncomfortable their instrument might be to play.
My final concern is that the instrument be pleasant to look at, if for no better reason than that it can be. Also, I believe that the more you surround yourself with beauty, the more likely you are to reflect that beauty. In general, I lean heavily on the design elements found in instruments built in the early years of the last century. Add to that, inlay designs incorporating everything from Japanese ink brush painting to the stained glass art found in homes built in the Craftsman style, and one can gain a sense of the diversity of the instruments I build.
My instrument woods are sourced from suppliers who either practice genuine sustained reforestation practices or source their woods through trees coming down from natural causes or safety concerns.
