Luthiers

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With a career older than the internet, Stephen Kinnaird got his initial inspiration from visiting the shop of Jay Rhyne in Atlanta, GA in the early 70’s. It was impressive to see a modern example of an old world craft. Continued inspiration has come by studying excellent examples of older instruments. The early pioneers in American lutherie developed a style Steve finds unsurpassed. That said, he takes joy in presenting a fresh face to venerable sensibilities.

Receiving his first commission, a left-handed guitar, in 1980, Steve has continuously built custom guitars with a focus on beautiful woods. In 2007, he added shopmate Ryan Middlebrook to help increase production.