In a groundbreaking move that will redefine the landscape of the musical instrument case industry, Calton Cases and Hoffee Cases have merged. The new company, hXc Inc. brings together the two leading makers of high-end cases for stringed instruments. Calton, founded in England but made in Austin since 2012, is the leading maker of reinforced fiberglass […]
Taran Guitars: High Quality in the Scottish Hills
It all started with a Swiss Army Knife; a simple symbol of creativity and design which would inevitably mesmerize Rory Dowling with the endless possibilities of imagination in woodworking. Inspired by landscape, music, and an indefatigable drive to make art in this world, Dowling would soon become irresistibly curious about luthiery. Moreover, the ineffable beauty […]
Scarlet Fire Guitars: A Musician’s Best Friend
I have long been a fan of the music of the Grateful Dead. As a player myself, I was amazed how Jerry (Garcia) was able to squeeze such a wide palette of colors and tones out of these instruments. When I first set eyes on the Tiger, I was amazed at its beauty and elegant […]
Lame Horse Guitars: A Father/Son Success Story
Jeremy and Chris Jenkins are an unstoppable duo for creativity, design, and all things luthiery. The two operate Lame Horse Guitars from 3 different shops, in 2 different cities, 200 miles apart. Yet, they communicate every day and collaborate to create instruments that stand as testaments to design and craftsmanship. This works in a variety […]
Maegen Wells Guitars and Mandolins
“I live for building guitars and mandolins, and for my dog Lutherie ❤️” Whether it’s imagining a world where guitars have as much personality as their players, or it’s conjuring poetry as web copy for her business’ home page, Wells is a creator who loves her work and whose love transcends to every note played […]
Scott Walker: World Class Guitarmaking – West Coast style
Electric guitars are an innately difficult fray to stand out in. In a field brimming with eccentricity, design, and outright wacky reinterpretation of a now centuries-old instrument, it would seem innovation has never been more challenging. So when we say Scott Walker is doing something exceptional with electric guitars, we don’t mean it lightly. In […]