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1000 North Rand Road No. 224
Wauconda, IL, 60084
United States

847-864-7730

I began making guitars in 1966 in Dayton Ohio, where I worked out of my house. From 1968-1970 I lived in Mexico City, returning during the summers to build instruments at the Dayton location. 

During this time I was studying Anthropology and playing flamenco guitar professionally in various troupes in Mexico and around the U.S. In 1972 I moved to Chicago and worked briefly out of the back of a music store before moving to my present location in 1973. 

At that point I gave up any pretensions of being a professional guitarist and dedicated myself full time to lutherie.

 


My 800 Greenwood Street shop has undergone several renovations and changes over the years, the most recent being the 1995 massive renovation I did of the outside and inside of the building. 

As a result, my building is now climate controlled throughout the entire 4,000 square feet, and it has now acquired a nicer facade, with more interior showroom space than was previously available. 

Consequently, we are better able to serve those who prefer to visit the shop to select an instrument from our extensive inventory, which is housed in glass fronted rosewood cabinets. Being able to play many instruments side by side is very helpful in making a final selection, and we have full repair/restoration facilities on the premises for minor action adjustments to major restorations of valuable collector instruments.

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Introducing the NEW Visesnut flight case!  A revolutionary new case that is strong, light, durable, and custom fit to your instrument!

 

 

Hand-built Classical and Flamenco Guitars

Established 1966

 

Visesnut Cases

A revolutionary new design with the ultimate protection for your instrument.  It is the only flight case we recommend for your instrument.  Protect your instrument with the finest cases available.  Ultra-light and ultra strong, yet versatile for all of your classical guitars. 

Visesnut Cases

Collection

Take a look at these selected instruments from our collection to see what inspires us. These highlighted instruments are special to us for their history and the story that they tell.

Collection

Restoration

Bad repairs can be costly to the overall historic nature of your instrument. Proper restoration is imperative to preserve the value of your instrument.    

Restoration