Just finished up with the chambered axe- turned out great! Ultra light, a very air and open tone thanks to the chambers and lightweight wood species. I’d own one of these! Compact by jazz guitar standards (14″) but a fat sound. Silky smooth satin finish on the back- very smooth to play. I’m excited! AVAILABLE […]
Here’s pics of No 250’s mahogany components. I have a beautiful old block of quilted mahogany that I will be able to get the back sides and neck from as a matched set. Pictures do little justice so far- the figure will be pretty striking! I also have an old European cello top that will […]
I’ve started a recording project finally! I compose a lot of music, and i have tons of tunes hanging around. I decided to get off my butt and document some of it at my neighbor’s studio (Soundworks- http://www.soundworksrecording.com). The studio is right down the hall from my shop! NYC is great. I roped some kill’n […]
No 250 for Ernie Burkhardt is underway! I changed the headstock theme to a Jean Larrivee inspired one, using a combination of materials. A couple late nights in design time and i was ready to cut out all the pieces and put it all together. Talk about FUN! First pics are the latest schematics for […]
I’ve reached my 250th guitar- my client Ernie Burkhardt reserved the number and asked for a special soundhole concept as well as a couple other nifty things. Here are my initial sketches for the guitar. Nothing set in stone, but I should be able to start soon!!! This one WILL be fun.
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