The New Natura Deluxe 17 Inch Archtop Guitar When I built my first 17″ archtop guitar in 1998, I was unaware of the incredible journey that lay before me. Since that time I have tirelessly worked to refine my skills and my designs, in order to obtain the ultimate guitar. Not simply a scientific and [...]

Introducing a new guitar building website with video courses online now! Watch the sample video below! One of the greatest parts of my job is the wonderful people I get to meet and talk to everyday. My customers, students, and friends. I feel truly blessed to receive so many emails and phone calls from people [...]

 Steel String 12 Fret Slotted Headstock Guitars For Sale Even though my build list is over 1 year currently for custom orders, I’m writing to let you know about two spec guitars that I have been working on for a while now that are available for sale. They have been in my build list for a [...]

Welcome to Part 1 of the new web based version of my Archtop Guitar book, “The Creation Of the Natura Elite Archtop Guitar“. I will be posting a new chapter every week or so from now through the end of the year to allow you to more easily read and enjoy it online and to [...]

This G2n nylon string classical guitar has to be one of my favorite instruments that I have ever made. To anyone considering the Fanned Fret Option, I highly recommend it! To read more in depth information and explanations about fanned fret guitars and scale length click the button below. The balance and power that it brings to [...]

Most of the time I feel like I am watching someone else do the work, like I’m watching my hands remove the wood thats in the way of the elegant curves that need to be created to bring out the unique voice of the wood.  Its hard work, extremely labor intensive, but rewarding. Click here to see [...]

Maple sides Hand Jointed and in the process of being prepared for steam bending.