This custom 7-string guitar is being built by one of my guitar students. He is a lifelong woodworker who owned a custom furniture and cabinet shop for many years. In recent years he has moved to instrument making and has crafted acoustic guitars, electric guitars, mandolin, and a bass.

All of the instruments have been built from preexisting plans ordered online. During one of our weekly lessons he propositioned me about collaborating ona guitar design. He asked for my help to develop a custom guitar from my imagination—combining my guitar knowledge with his woodworking skills.

The result is the prototype custom 7-string guitar pictured here. It’s made of vintage mahogany and flamed maple. More details coming soon as it’s a work in progress.