I received my first guitar at 14 years old, way back in the early 90's. Within three months, I found myself taking it apart, delving into its inner workings, putting t back incorrectly... and having to figure out where I had gone wrong.
Shortly after this, I found a copy of 'Make Your Own Electric Guitar' by Melvyn Hiscock. This book ignited a life long passion for crafting guitars. It's focus on designing rather than copying has stayed with me since.
This set me on a path of meticulous research, part acquisition, and guitar modification, all in preparation for my first full build in 2002. The resulting creation, while rustic in appearance, worked surprisingly well, and I knew I had to build more.
For the last 2 decades I have dedicated myself to building a wide variety of guitar styles, deliberately avoiding specialisation in favor of an exploration of diverse construction techniques, wood varieties, hardware selections, scale lengths, and finishes.
This experience has provided invaluable insight into the nuances of guitar design, enabling me to blend classic aesthetics with innovative twists, building with both traditional or alternative materials to suit the instrument.
I take pride in offering something a little different to the mass market and have no desire to build cookie cutter clones, even when my builds often inspired by classic designs. My approach leads to truly individual and inspiring instruments, built almost entirely by my own two hands.
