The original & still going strongPrimus is the first guitar I designed and built from start to finish. And although my techniques, knowledge and construction have evolved over the years, I haven’t changed anything on this model. After all this is my jazz guitar – and I think I managed to get … [Read more...] about Primus
Archtop
Nylon Strung
Warm, sweet and complex soundThis was a custom order, and I was sceptical at first. However, I was surprised at just how well an archtop can work with the light nylon strings. A special sound and a lovely balanced instrument. … [Read more...] about Nylon Strung
Gnaw Lynn’s
Finger-pickin’ goodGnaw Lynn’s is a small-bodied archtop guitar, with a delicious, authentic bluesy sound– perfect for some down-home Delta pickin’. I also offer a flattop version of this shape – which can be classified as a small model, with surprising power and a more intimate sound. Oh, and … [Read more...] about Gnaw Lynn’s
Cicada
A new dimension in folk or world music soundsCicada is a unique design of mine that is a modern large 10-string archtop cittern (as distinct from the traditional octave mandolin/mandola/mandocello size). It delivers immense volume with great clarity and definition of sound. It is available in a … [Read more...] about Cicada
Blackbird
Traditional sound, outstanding clarityBlackbird is firmly in the great traditional archtop design – plus a uniquely versatile sound. It offers all the classic jazzy tone, but also a degree of clarity that would make it perfect for certain fingerstyle pieces or as a recording instrument. I … [Read more...] about Blackbird
