It all started with a simple build your own strat kit my Father inlaw bought me for my birthday in 2004. I was so impressed with the tone of the guitar, it sounded better than my Fender Standard! I enjoyed building the guitar so much I began reading books on lutherie.

Having fifteen years of experience in precision metal working with various machinery at my disposal, I started making and customizing guitars. It started as a side job /hobby, but in 2012 my full time job slowed down so much I had to pick up the slack. Before I knew it I had so many orders I quit my full time job and started building guitars for a living. I built guitars full time for four years. In 2016 orders became too unsteady. I financially struggled to balance both running a small business in California and to support my family. I made the tough decision to get a full time job again to help support my family and continue to build my guitars part time.