Nov 8, 2018
D'Addario Half Rounds
The archtop got a set of D'Addario Half Round Jazz Lights. These strings match the guitar perfectly in both sound and look.
Oct 31, 2018
2019 Winter Builds
As the days get short and the temperatures drop in Montana, I spend more time in the shop. Winters are when I get most of my building...
Oct 25, 2018
Finishing Up
It's satisfying when all the pieces come together.
Oct 2, 2018
Custom Archtop Refinish
I am just finishing up the refinish on my multi-scale archtop design. This guitar will be for sale in November, just in time for an...
Oct 1, 2018
Larivee Parlor Setup
Back from vacation and have the great little parlor guitar in the shop. Truly a 'parlor' guitar, as it hangs in the family room and gets...
Jul 9, 2018
DB Original Dobro - Pickup Install and Repair
This quick, but interesting, job came through the shop this weekend. It's a DB Original Dobro from the late 1950s. The owner filled me in...
Jun 26, 2018
Upcoming Guitar for Sale
This could be yours! I'm close to finishing up this Mayfly. Indian rosewood back and sides, mahogany neck, sitka spruce top, cocobolo...
Jun 26, 2018
Baritone Uke Ready for Strings!
The baritone uke is complete. Just waiting for the pickup to arrive (K&K Uke) and for final setup. The TruOil finish really worked well...
Jun 7, 2018
Baritone Uke Update
I've made great progress on the baritone uke lately. The neck is now attached with hide glue and the fretboard is loaded with frets. I...
May 21, 2018
Tinting the Neck
Getting the color right is often a part experience, part chemistry experiment, and part luck. I usually leave my necks natural, but...
