Bio

Exploration.

I've worked with wood and metal for more than twenty years, across an array of projects — the experiences, and designs, translated medium to medium.

I've replicated American Indian warclubs, and hand-planed dovetailed furniture from the 18th century. I apprenticed six years to a master contemporary cabinetmaker. I've built custom yachts. I've even built a home for architect Michael Graves. Somewhere along the way I picked up a BA in English and an MAT in Education.

The one constant has been lutherie.

I built my first guitar in 1985. Many instruments have followed, each building on the last. Designs drawn from lessons learned through this diverse project set and from playing or repairing the work of inspirational luthiers — Philip Kubiki, Rob Allen, Ned Steinberger, among others.

What matters most, what has influenced me most, has simply been to play music. As a luthier, I've learned lutherie from exploring what I like (and don't) as a musician.

Design. Play. Refine.