I began to build guitars and guitar-related instruments as an extension of my love for the instrument.
From the first guitar to the almost 100 that I have built since I started to build in 2000, it has been a
continuous learning experience. I have taken workshops with wonderful luthiers like Kenny Hill and Greg
Byers, and sought advice from countless others. I must say that I was and continue to be surprised and
delighted at the generosity of my fellow builders in sharing their knowledge and experience. I will
endeavor to have the same.
My instruments are as well-made and good-sounding as I can build them. Each instrument I build is
unique (I have found this to be true even if I consciously try to replicate one that I built before). I make
every guitar, renaissance guitar, baroque guitar, 19th Century guitar, or vihuela for myself - even if it's
on commission and therefore for someone else. The pricing is a "break-even price" for me. What I want
to have is a hobby that pays for itself. The price of my guitars, therefore is quite a bit less than a
comparable instrument made by a luthier who is trying to make a living from his building - the
reasonable price is not reflective of lower quality.
I have made instruments for colleges and universities, and have made instruments that are being
played by professional musicians.
From the first guitar to the almost 100 that I have built since I started to build in 2000, it has been a
continuous learning experience. I have taken workshops with wonderful luthiers like Kenny Hill and Greg
Byers, and sought advice from countless others. I must say that I was and continue to be surprised and
delighted at the generosity of my fellow builders in sharing their knowledge and experience. I will
endeavor to have the same.
My instruments are as well-made and good-sounding as I can build them. Each instrument I build is
unique (I have found this to be true even if I consciously try to replicate one that I built before). I make
every guitar, renaissance guitar, baroque guitar, 19th Century guitar, or vihuela for myself - even if it's
on commission and therefore for someone else. The pricing is a "break-even price" for me. What I want
to have is a hobby that pays for itself. The price of my guitars, therefore is quite a bit less than a
comparable instrument made by a luthier who is trying to make a living from his building - the
reasonable price is not reflective of lower quality.
I have made instruments for colleges and universities, and have made instruments that are being
played by professional musicians.
INSTRUMENT BUILDING
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