“My current building philosophy focuses on achieving consistent results from different pieces of wood by making fundamental changes in my design”.

I have learned many different concepts from studying other builders, and I am greatly influenced by many noteworthy luthiers.  However, I don’t build to any particular model patterned after another builder.  While I appreciate the traditional guitar designs from the master builders of the past, I challenge myself to move forward and build the instruments of tomorrow.  Therefore, rather than imitating the traditional designs, I try to understand how they function and continually improve upon them.