About Me:

I am a self taught instrument inventor working on a secret project... stay tuned.

Website:

http://www.battlesoundtools.com

Lutherie Status:

Innovator, Pioneer, Trailblazer

Lutherie Age:

20

Lutherie Influences:

Ned Steinberger
Gauthier Louppe
Emmett Chapman
Hans Reichel
Harry Partch
Trimpin

Lutherie Mentor:

none

Lutherie Family Tree:

none

Lutherie Vocation:

Builder, Designer

Lutherie Style:

Non-Traditional, Acoustic, Electric

Preferred Instrument Style:

original

Preferred Body Shape:

"Form follows function" does NOT mean "focus on function and forget the form".

Preferred Guitar Neck Joint:

Other

If other, what joint is it?

whatever gets the job done

Preferred Top Bracing:

Other

If other, what bracing is it?

None

Preferred Top Wood:

nomex & cedar

Preferred Back & Side:

plywood

Do you only use quartered wood on your instruments?

no. I dont build guitars.