Workshop

THE WORKSHOP

Where wood meets steel and passion becomes music.

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WORKSHOP CRAFT

Stack wood blocks Tetris-style — clear lines to prove your craftsmanship

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The Process

01

Wood Selection

Every guitar starts with the right wood. We source tonewoods based on the player's sound goals — bright and cutting, warm and round, or something in between.

We look at grain orientation, density, tap tone, and moisture content. No two blanks are identical, and that's the point.

02

Shaping

Hand-carved to precise dimensions. The body profile, neck shape, and bracing pattern all influence how the guitar feels and sounds.

Neck profiles range from slim C-shapes for speed players to chunky D-shapes for grip. Bracing is scalloped and voiced by ear.

03

Finishing

The finish isn't just cosmetic — it protects the wood and affects resonance. Thin lacquer lets the top breathe. Oil finishes feel natural.

We avoid thick polyester finishes that choke vibration. Every coat is hand-applied and sanded between layers.

04

Setup & Voicing

Action height, intonation, nut slots, saddle compensation, truss rod relief — the setup is where a guitar goes from "built" to "alive."

Final voicing happens here too — adjusting bracing tension, saddle material, and string gauge to dial in the character.

Current Builds

THE DJINN

BRACING & VOICING

Wenge body, Sitka Spruce top

Dark-toned parlor guitar inspired by the Djinn World. Scalloped X-bracing, voiced for supernatural resonance.

65%

SMOKE RING

DESIGN PHASE

Mahogany body, Cedar top

Warm, smoky midrange. Fingerstyle-friendly action. Built for late-night sessions.

15%

The Toolkit

HAND PLANES

Lie-Nielsen block & smoothing planes for top and brace shaping

CHISELS

Japanese bench chisels for mortise work and detailed carving

SAWS

Dozuki saws for fret slots, coping saw for headstock and curves

BENDING IRON

Heated bending iron for side and cutaway shaping

GO-BAR DECK

Pressure-based gluing system for bracing and top assembly

FRET PRESS

Arbor press with caul inserts for precise fret seating

“A guitar is a machine for turning vibration into emotion. We treat every build with that weight.”

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