Acoustic Guitars

Back in 2007 or so, a few years before I made my first guitar, I was contacted by an old friend who happened to be a performing musician. He asked if I would build him an acoustic guitar. I was flattered at the request, but declined. When I started building electric guitars, he asked me again to build an acoustic for him. I didn't think that I was up for the challenge. Finally, during 2014 I gave in and began creating what you see here. It is a dreadnaught, with traditional X bracing and a dovetail neck. Indian rosewood sides and back, Sitka spruce top and mahogany neck. I was amazed at how rich it sounds. So much so, that I really did hate to part with it. Over the years its voice has continued to mature. It has become his favorite guitar. What better compliment can one receive?

"It truly has visual beauty, is easy to play and sounds great.  You really

should be doing that full time." Aaron Wooton http://www.janaron.com/biography.html

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Since that first acoustic, I've made a few OM sized guitars for folks. I really enjoy the process of building and tuning acoustic guitars.

One must give credit where credit is due. The pinless design of this bridge above is not my own. I found the design on a website by Luthier Mike Doolin and he credits the pinless design to Luthier Jeffrey Elliot. The overall shape of the bridge I came up with, but there are likely influences from other bridges I've seen along the way. Thank you to Mr. Doolin and Mr. Elliot for sharing your designs on the world wide web.

A sound sample of this first acoustic guitar  >>>>