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Damascus Neck Plates
After implementing Damascus steel in my “Katana” model, I was surprised at how musically robust and interactive it is with the woods and strings. This steel really delivers more clarity and reflection. This discovery is what lead to the development of the neck plate. After some extensive field testing, the verdict is that the Damascus…
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Guitars Guitars Guitars! I can’t wait and i need one now.
Well if you’re reading this, you may be looking for one of my guitars. Having me build you a custom guitar can be a rewarding, adventurous journey. But it’s not for everybody. The waiting list grows just as fast as I ship the guitars, and could possibly be a 3 year process. BUT, for the…
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Thanks for the Memories
After many months, Scott Walker Guitars has retired the previous site and completed an amazing refresh. Hope you enjoy the new content and look forward to new imagery and content going forward..
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Bryon Rood completes 4 Year Masters
Bryon Rood of Rood Guitars has left the building! After completing his course at Roberto-Venn School of Luthiery he went on to be part of the staff there. When I was there teaching a class at RV, he approached me and inquired about an apprenticeship. Shortly after he moved out and began working with me part…
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New Oil – Feels good, Sounds good.
I am happy to be able to offer a new oil finish to customers as an alternative to the Nitrocellulose lacquer. Over the years I have done oiled guitars, learned a lot, and discovered things along the way that has led to this special blend that I make here in-house. Certain woods, such as walnut…
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Jason Lindsey completes 4 Year Masters
Jason Lindsey of Lindsey Guitar Works has left the building! I am sad to see him go, but proud and grateful of all he has accomplished here at my shop. He moved here from Arizona to start an apprenticeship but was immediately hired on part time to help conquer all things CNC. He has a natural ability…
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Hardware machined in House – Dream to Reality Part 2
Things here at the shop have taken a major evolution this last year, and I’d like to explain a little about the new hardware. Over the years, building custom unique guitars has unveiled many different opportunities and creative challenges. This year the focus has been hardware. Making it in house has been challenging but I…
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Lacquer Master – Addam Stark
Ive been wanting to go into a little more depth about the finishes on my guitars for some time now and decided an entry here would be a good spot. If you own one of my guitars that has a lacquer finish, it was done by the legendary Addam Stark (note the 2 d’s!). AND…
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Katana – From Dream to Reality
I spent 5 years setting necks and fitting dovetails while working at The Santa Cruz Guitar Company. This is where and when the idea of incorporating a Japanese style neck joint came to me. And 10 years later it has come to reality. In the new Katana model there is also a few other ideas…
