Crafting in the Spanish tradition, I build exclusively with handtools because it allows an increased sensitivity to the inherent qualities of wood, and gives me a deep personal satisfaction. While working without power tools does require a slower pace, I covet the close relationship to materials that handtools allow. Through them, I strive to create an instrument of a refined sound: one with depth, brilliance, balance, and intimacy. Every guitar is a work of art. From carefully selected tonewood, through meticulous fretwork, to a fine French Polish, I hope each one will please your eyes, hands, and ears.

During the summer of 2005, near the banks of the Lamare River in southern France, I built my first classical guitar under the guidance of luthier Thomas Knatt. For me it was not only the discovery of an amazing craft, but also of a passionate yet immense challenge I have since embraced.

Over the years I have deepened my understandings of tonewood, honed my handtool skills, and refined my process of handcrafting visually and acoustically beautiful classical guitars. To be ever learning, ever striving is my personal goal and I am deeply grateful to pursue it through this traditional art, and to share it with you.