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PHOTO: No Treble editor Corey Brown visits the shop for a test fit, mid-construction on his Orchid bass.

Bespoke Luthier

Each instrument I create is hand built to meet your specific needs as a musician. This is a time and labor intensive process, performed entirely by me, to the limit of my art.

An instrument will only leave the shop after I am fully confident it is an integrated, functional organism.

"I wasn't sure how this could work, with just email. But the template felt good, and here it is...it worked. (Orchid) is just amazing."

Corey Brown
notreble.com

I welcome exciting challenges.

The nature of our collaboration is intense, detailed, and openly documented for clear communication. Every aspect of your instrument will be known to you, based intimately on your needs as a musician.

I can travel to you as necessary to ensure perfect service. You may travel to me, by appointment. Excellent local accommodations are available.

Rick is currently taking orders for 2013. Deposit will secure a postion in the queue.

Currently Available

Prototypes I've built between client commissions. Pre-owned instruments owned by a client who is having me build something new. Limited production runs of a particular machine. Here's what is currently available:

• Sketch 7-String Guitar — Original prototype built for Tosin Abasi. Traveled with Tosin on 2011 Animals As Leaders tour. Veteran of NAMM 2012. Fully restored to perfect fighting trim, and ready for immediate professional use studio or stage. Phenomenal sounding and playing guitar. Bare Knuckle Nailbomb ceramic magnet pickup. TOONE & TOWNSEND precision tuning system. $6,000 plus shipping.