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Author: Patch

Wide Sky Joins the Fall Boutique Guitar Showcase Tour

September 5, 2017June 10, 2018 by Patch

Pretty excited and honored to be included in The Boutique Guitar Showcase Tour. This seven city tour features 50 guitars from 30 builders in pop up events at some very cool guitar shops!

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New Burgundy PL1

August 9, 2017June 10, 2018 by Patch

This new PL1 is heading out into the world today    

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New Tobacco Burst PL1

July 18, 2017June 10, 2018 by Patch

I really enjoy getting to do Tobacco Burst PL1s.

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New 000-12

July 17, 2017June 10, 2018 by Patch

This one is ready for it’s new home… a 000-12 with a Bear Claw Sitka top and Bocote back and sides.

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Hanging out with Justin Johnson

June 22, 2017June 10, 2018 by Patch

I got a chance to hang out with Justin Johnson while he was in town over the weekend headlining the Blues and Brews festival. It’s always fun to sit on the other side of one of my gits, especially in the hands of such a great player.

Posted in Build Blog Tagged acoustic, blues, blues music, country blues, delta blues, guitar, Justin Johnson, Parlor Guitar

PL1 with a Figured Sapele Back and Sides

June 11, 2017June 10, 2018 by Patch

What a great combo of woods! Figured Sapele, striped Cedar and Ebony with great blonde streaks.

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New PL1 getting its finish

June 4, 2017June 10, 2018 by Patch

I’m loving how this Figured Sapele is looking after just a few coats of oil.

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Rosette making

June 3, 2017June 10, 2018 by Patch

New rosette in the works for another 000 size 12 String. This one also has a Bear Claw Sitka top but will have Bocote back and sides.

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New one getting close.

June 1, 2017June 10, 2018 by Patch

Its always fun to fit all the parts and pieces and string up a git before I take it apart for final sanding before finish.

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New pair of Tobacco PL1s

May 20, 2017June 10, 2018 by Patch

The one on the left is fitted with a mini humbucker from made by Mule Resonator Guitars. I build a carriage to hold the pickup along with adding a dial volume pot. It sounds sweet!

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I want to make art that inspires others to make their art. I want to make sculptures that sing. Guitar making is really a perfect combination of all the jobs and interests I’ve had throughout my life. I was born into music, literally... read

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