Archtop Model: 8033 Standard

The 8033 model is a 17” body that is built with the sound, structure and playability of a modern archtop guitar, while visually paying homage to the great jazz and blues guitars that emerged during the 1930s and 1940s. I have tried to create a visually balanced instrument with a light nod to the Art Deco classic style, and wrap that around the sound and feel of a timeless instrument.

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  • Top: Alaskan Sitka Spruce, premium grade (Alt. European Spruce)
  • Back and Sides: North Western Big Leaf Maple (Alt. European Maple)
  • 17” lower bout body
  • 3” body depth
  • Neck: North Western Big Leaf Maple, 3-piece
  • 12” radius Ebony fingerboard bound in Maple
  • 25” scale length
  • 21 (wide) frets
  • Hand cut Mother of Pearl fret markers
  • Hand cut Mother of Pearl Headstock inlay
  • Grover Imperial tuners with pearloid buttons for weight reduction
  • Ebony bridge, hand carved , hand fit
  • Ebony tailpiece, hand carved, hand fit
  • Curly maple binding, black and maple layered wood perfling
  • Curly Maple bound f-holes
  • Alaskan Sitka Spruce X or Parallel Braced top
  • Ebony finger rest Curly Maple binding (Alt. Curly Maple)
  • Pickup and volume/tone thumb wheels mounted to finger rest
  • Finish: Hand rubbed stain under French polish (Alt. Nitrocellulose)

 
 

MODEL: Laurelcaster

This guitar is visually inspired by two simple, classic guitars - - the Telecaster and Stratocaster. The Laurelcaster is my own design, and, as with each of my instruments, is built to the standard and feel that I command from myself. The shape of the neck is my own, the details are all my own. This guitar is meant to be played. I built it to be a Swiss Army Knife for the owner, with the personalization capacity for unlimited pickup options and infinite wiring combinations.

  • Body: Honduran Mahogany, (Alternate option for Swamp Ash, Alder, Walnut and more.)
  • Finish: Surf Green body with matching headstock, nitrocellulose clear coats
  • Neck: North Western Maple, bolt on
  • Tuners: Gotoh - vintage nickel oval knob
  • Nut: Bleached bone
  • Fingerboard: Cocobolo with clay fret markers
  • Scale Length: 25”
  • Radius: 12”
  • Frets: 21 (Medium)
  • Bridge: Aluminum Wraparound Pigtail, with individual adjustable saddles
  • Cream Pickguard with matching binding and cover plates
  • Pickups: Humbuckers, with chrome toaster covers
  • Electronics: Switchcraft 3-way control switch, 1 volume, 1 tone
 
 

Model: WAVE I (Carved top)

The Wave is an offset body of my own design, trying to capture the look of a guitar in motion. It exists in both flat- and carved-top versions, to fit comfortably within the arsenal of any player’s preference. The Wave design is also built to support any personalization to pickups, wiring, bridge or tremolo variations. 

  • Honduran Mahogany body, chambered cavities
  • Honduran Mahogany neck
  • Ebony fingerboard, bound in white binding
  • Nut: Bleached bone
  • Scale Length: 25.5”
  • Radius: 12”
  • Wide frets
  • Mother of Pearl block inlay
  • Double sided, black binding with thin white and black ply
  • Grover tuners
  • Ebony headstock veneer with mother of pearl inlay
  • Gotho bridge and tailpiece
  • Wide range humbucker neck pick up by The Creamery
  • Single coil tele bridge pickup in jazzmaster outfit by The Creamery

 
 

MODEL: WAVE II (FLAT TOP)

The Wave II, like the Wave I, is an offset body of my own design, but features a flat top, with arm rest and back scoop. 

FLAT-TOP Model: THE LITTLE LOU

An homage to the Gibson L-O built for the 1920” crooner Nick Lucas, this little flattop packs some big sound. The 4 ½” deep body delivers a bigger deeper sound, while maintain the great pluck of a parlor sized guitar. Perfect for traveling musicians, campfire sing alongs or your parlor. The bridge and tunnel bracing pattern allows the top plate to flex and vibrate with each brace uninhibited by glue joints and the vibration of another brace.

  • 14” Lower bout, 10” Upper Bout
  • 4 ½” Deep body
  • Sitka Spruce top
  • 2 piece Curly Koa Back and sides
  • Mahogany neck with ¼” ebony center stripe
  • Ebony peghead overlay, Mother of Pearl inlay
  • Waverly Tuning machines
  • Bone nut and saddle
  • Ebony fingerboard with white binding
  • 12" fingerboard radius
  • 24.9” Scale, with thin frets
  • 18 frets with hand cut mother of pearl fret markers.
  • White and black layers bound rosette
  • Spruce braces with Ebony centers for top and Manhogany for back
  • bridge and tunnel Bracing pattern
  • Ebony Bride with bone bridge pins

 
 

I specialize in custom work 

I create custom guitars of all shapes and sizes, tailored to fit any players preferences. All of my designs are customizable and available in a wide variety of materials and dimensions. I cut and design all of my inlay and provide a wide variety of finishes for all my instruments. Additionally, I am very proficient with the shapes and specs of the great classic brands. Every guitar I make is a collaboration with the player. I want to build your perfect guitar.