My guitars are a blend of old and new, fantasy and reality.
They incorporate many elements of the classic forms of the instrument,
but present them in different context, drawing inspiration from nature,
and it's ability to transform the
shiny and new into true works of art.

I try to keep my designs and methods as simple as possible
for many reasons.
Aesthetically, I feel this just makes for a more visually pleasing
instrument, putting the emphasis on the inherent beauty of the
wood, rather than on ostentatious detail.
More importantly, it represents an attempt to minimise impact
on our ecosystem, partly by reducing wasteful practices that
do not significantly add to the practical value of such an instrument,
but mostly by promoting a more roots oriented, homegrown approach
to the electric guitar, which can easily
be applied to any number of other products.

I use a mix of locally harvested and salvaged materials.
With a few exceptions, all new wood comes from local timber which
I have sawn and dried myself.
This allows me to offer many species not commonly used in guitar
making as alternatives to the standard exotic woods that are
becoming increasingly endangered, as well as to make the most
out of the timber I process.

Salvaged materials come from old barns, fences, and other structures,
displaying weather-worn surfaces, original saw marks, and nail holes.

With all these woods, I carefully incorporate knots, cracks, and other
defects in a manner that does not compromise the stability of the
instrument, but adds a great deal of visual interest.