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The Spanish Bull

October 29, 20230Comments

In Spain on every hill, there seems to be a Bull. A dear friend and customer invited me to Spain where I could meet some local luthiers making incredible instruments,…

The Beatles

October 5, 20230Comments

From a trio of J160E guitars built as a tribute to the ones John and George both owned. Working with Yoko Ono these J160E were painted in the style Lennon…

The California Years

August 31, 20230Comments

A 1973 Topanga Banjo and Fiddle contest where Clarence McCraw won at 93 years old. I was fortunate enough to back him up on guitar that year and man it…

Columbine M.M

August 31, 20230Comments

This museum masterpiece I made during my time at Gibson. This was the CEO Henry's way of allowing me to express myself and showcase my abilities as a luthier. This…

Gibson Montana Years

August 31, 20230Comments

I had the privilege of being selected to head the Gibson Acoustic Guitar Factory after their acquisition of Flatiron Mandolin the year before. The CEO of Gibson purchased Flatiron in…

Gibson Museum Master

August 31, 20230Comments

Another Gibson I was able to dream up in my early years at Gibson. These guitars were featured in the "Gibson Fabulous Flattop Book". Each guitar was again made by hand…

Hummingbird MM

August 31, 20230Comments

One of my earlier builds at Gibson this Museum Masterpiece featured hummingbirds and Koa

India and the Yogi Family

August 31, 20230Comments

I was invited as a guest of the patriarch of the Yogi family of Overseas Traders who has been instrumental in tonewood distribution for almost every major company. Martin had…

Indian Style

August 31, 20230Comments

When I moved to Montana in 1978 I originally came to build replica firearms which was an original dream of mine. I was a trapper then and would help artists…

GQ Japan

August 31, 20230Comments

I would go to Japan many times a year and always enjoyed it. I always loved working with the Japanese as they have the same love of detail and quality…

M.M Orchids

August 31, 20230Comments

This is another Museum Master build with Gibson. This guitar featured hand carved on the heel and inlays to match.

Pheasants Forever

August 31, 20230Comments

This guitar was given to Pheasants Forever an organization looking to raise money to secure land. This guitar features the first mosaic I ever did with Gibson and raised $90K and…