"I wasn’t an accomplished player, but I was always a serious one. Guitar was fun—and it let me hang with the cool kids."– Dana Bourgeois
"The guitar is not just an object—it’s a meeting point between people, stories, and sound." – Fred Pons
"I just build what feels honest—and trust that someone will connect with it." – Mike Sankey
“The electric guitar was never just an instrument—it’s always been a vehicle for identity, rebellion, and reinvention.” — Steve Waksman
"Sometimes the mistakes we make in the shop become the breakthroughs that shape the sound of an era." – Dan Erlewine
"I want to be the one to impose limitations—not my instrument." – Michael Tobias
"I was building guitars by day, dodging bullets by night — but the work kept me grounded." – Robert Robinson
"A guitar is more than an instrument — it’s a statement, a mirror of the player’s identity." – Frank Deimel
"When you put your heart into every detail, the guitar becomes more than wood and strings—it becomes alive." – Isaac Jang
"A guitar isn’t just a tool—it’s a reflection of who we are. Each one I make carries part of my story." – Michihiro Matsuda
"I left architecture behind, but the principles stayed with me—structure, balance, and beauty now live in every guitar I build." – Simon Padalka
"I want the player to feel like they’re inside the sound—surrounded by it—not just playing it." – Eric Weigeshoff
Yasmin Williams is a renowned guitarist known for fingerstyle mastery, percussive techniques, and genre influences. Their expressive playing style brings out the full tonal complexity of the Skytop guitar, demonstrating its resonance, sustain, and dynamic range.
Watch as Yasmin Williams explores the rich, immersive tones of this custom-built instrument at the Tiny Desk Concert show.
"I just picked up the phone and called Steve Vai—sometimes you’ve got to take the wild shot." – Stephen McSwain
"Every piece of wood has a story. My job is to listen—and then shape that story into sound." – Michael Bashkin
"We take the craft seriously—but never ourselves. That’s how you build great guitars and still have fun doing it." – Doug Kauer
"I wanted to make a guitar that invites curiosity—where the player feels encouraged to explore, not just play." – Robin Stummvoll
"Innovation isn't just about making something new—it's about making something better for the player." – Ola Strandberg
"Sometimes you build a guitar out of passion—other times, out of pure spite. Both are valid." – Jon "Sully" Sullivan
"I wanted to build something that honours tradition but also breaks the rules—something that sings with freedom." – Enrico Di Donato
"Sometimes the most powerful design decisions come from admitting what you can’t do—and working from there." – Dion James
"When you don’t have access to tools or materials, you have to get creative — that’s how Stradi began." – Marek Dąbek
"I'm always curious about the wood, the craft, and how I can shape this business to reflect what matters most to me." – Rosie Heydenrych
"When I realized Robin and Uli had never met—even though their work echoes across the same region—I knew that had to change." - Jamie Gale
"The guitar is an object of cultural expression—it tells stories, challenges norms, and reflects who we are." – Ulrich Teuffel
"A guitar isn’t just a tool—it’s a message. Every curve, every material choice, every sound it makes reflects the soul of its maker." – Ulrich Teuffel
"The guitar still holds mysteries we may never fully explain—and that’s part of its enduring magic." – Grit Laskin
"My goal has always been to serve the musician—designing instruments that disappear, so the music can shine." – Ned Steinberger
"The guitar is not just an instrument—it’s a canvas for storytelling, memory, and myth." – Michael Spalt
"I don’t want to make something that just looks different—I want it to feel alive, to invite curiosity." – Nicolai Schorr
"The guitar isn't going anywhere—it's evolving with us. As long as we have stories to tell, we'll need guitars to tell them."– Juha Ruokangas
"I never set out to be a guitar maker. One day I just knew—this is what I had to do. Everything since has felt like fate." – Randy Parsons
"You have to stay curious. The moment you stop exploring is the moment your work stops evolving." – Mike Sankey
"Curiosity is what keeps me building—every guitar is a new adventure." – Omer Deutsch
"In the end, it’s not about building the perfect guitar—it’s about building the one that inspires someone to create music." – Nik Huber
"I didn’t start with any formal training—just a terrible book and a burning curiosity. That first violin took me ages, but once I finished it, I was hooked. From then on, I knew I wanted to make instruments that not only sounded great but felt like art in your hands." – Murray Kuun
"The moment I decided to build guitars wasn’t about leaving something behind—it was about stepping into something that finally aligned every part of who I am." – Jason Kostal
"I didn’t just want to build guitars—I wanted to build a whole ecosystem around making them." – Adam Buchwald
"A great guitar is more than just sound—it's a reflection of intention, precision, and purpose." – Bryan Galloup
"Everything I've lived—fleeing my country, the military, the music tours—it all comes out in the guitars. They're not just instruments; they're pieces of my story." – Adriano Sérgio
"Designing a guitar was one of the most complex challenges we’ve faced—it’s not just form and function, it’s emotion, tradition, and performance in one object." — João Petiz
"I don’t build guitars for the masses—I build them for the one person who will treasure it. The guitar only truly becomes an instrument when it gets its first set of strings. That’s the moment it’s born." – Michael Greenfield
"I don’t just build guitars—I create instruments that tell a story. Every detail, from the tonewood to the inlay, has a purpose. It’s not about making a perfect object, it’s about making something meaningful for the player. That connection is where the magic happens." – Giulio Negrini
“Sheldon Dingwall didn’t just design a better bass—he reimagined how the instrument could feel, sound, and inspire. In this conversation, he shares the journey behind Dingwall Guitars, how multiscale design became his signature, and what it really takes to build an innovative company that lasts.” - Jamie Gale
"The guitar, for me, is not just wood and strings—it's something alive. I try to understand the soul of each piece of wood and let that guide the shape, the sound, and the feel of the instrument. When a musician connects with that, it becomes something truly special." — Bruno Bacci
Art Meets Guitars - Lee from Andertons takes a walk around the Boutique Guitar Showcase at the NAMM show 2024!
See all the weird and wonderful guitars on display!
Bacci Guitars: Leonardo Funk Machine Baritone
Artist: Mark Lettieri
Band: The Fearless Flyers
Rhett Shull stopped by the Boutique Guitar Showcase enTour…but “Does it sound good?”…The Craziest Guitar Ever
What is the Boutique Guitar Showcase? Where did they get their guitars? What’s the process for getting them? Nathaniel sits down with Boutique Guitar Showcase Curator Jamie Gale to find out in this installment of Nathaniel Murphy Has Questions.
The Fellowship of Acoustics hosted the Boutique Guitar Showcase enTour 2023, here’s a recap of the event.
Baxter gets his hands on 6 awesomely cool guitars from the Boutique Guitar Showcase! Check out some of the cutting-edge designs and techniques being used in modern guitar construction.
What is this Guitar!
Baxter of Casino Guitars gets his hands on the uber-rare Teuffel Birdfish! Boutique Guitar Showcase 2023
Nathaniel Murphy sits down with Jamie Gale of the Boutique Guitar Showcase to talk about the 2023 enTour Collection.
Rhett Shull stopped by the Boutique Guitar Showcase enTour. “I’ve never seen a guitar do this before!”
à l'occasion du Boutique Guitar Showcase 2021, nous avons eu l'occasion de jouer sur cette incroyable guitare baryton créée par un luthier italien qui a déjà fait chavirer les doigts de Mark Lettieri. Gros son garanti!
à l'occasion du Boutique Guitar Showcase 2021, nous avons pu jouer cette création suédoise très inspirée qui propose une version brillamment revisitée de la guitare à résonateur.
à l'occasion du Boutique Guitar Showcase 2021, nous avons eu l'occasion de voir le phénomène guitaristique dont tout le monde parle, la fameuse Wild Customs signature Billy Gibbons avec support de micros rotatif pour passer en un instant d'un humbucker à un lipstick et ainsi de suite.
Footage from the Boutique Guitar Showcase 2021 at CME!
Nathaniel Murphy talks with Jamie Gale from the BGS and plays guitars from that year’s tour.
Rhett Shull stopped by the Boutique Guitar Showcase enTour. “Playing the most unique guitars I’ve ever seen!”
à l'occasion du Boutique Guitar Showcase 2021, nous avons eu l'occasion de faire la connaissance de la marque japonaise Oopegg qui propose de superbes variations sur des thèmes californiens bien connus. Très attirant...
Jamie Gale, Boutique Guitar Showcase curator shares his thoughts about why he selected marconiLab Guitars to be part of the BGS.
Jamie Gale, Boutique Guitar Showcase curator shares his thoughts about why he selected Maxwell Guitars to be part of the BGS.
Jamie Gale, Boutique Guitar Showcase curator shares his thoughts about why he selected Alejandro Ramirez - o3 Custom Guitars to be part of the BGS.
Jamie Gale, Boutique Guitar Showcase curator shares his thoughts about why he selected Teuffel to be part of the BGS.
What makes Tausch Electric Guitars “Unique, world-class instruments” and what are they contributing to the conversation of the guitar?
Jamie Gale, Boutique Guitar Showcase curator shares his thoughts about why he selected Parsons Guitars to be part of the BGS.
What makes Wide Sky Guitars “Unique, world-class instruments” and what are they contributing to the conversation of the guitar?
Jamie Gale, Boutique Guitar Showcase curator shares his thoughts about why he selected Soultool Customized Guitars to be part of the BGS.
Jamie Gale, Boutique Guitar Showcase curator shares his thoughts about why he selected Ergon Guitars to be part of the BGS.
Jamie Gale, Boutique Guitar Showcase curator shares his thoughts about why he selected Dingwall Guitars to be part of the BGS.
Jamie Gale, Boutique Guitar Showcase curator shares his thoughts about why he selected Di Donato Guitars to be part of the BGS.
Stephen McSwain of McSwain Guitars talks with Boutique Guitar Showcase, Jamie Gale,
A Star is Born and Red, White & Bullets.
Enrico Di Donato of Di Donato Guitars talks guitar design with the Boutique Guitar Showcase, Jamie Gale.
Michael Spalt talks about his instruments, guitar design, and inspiration in building guitars with a behind-the-scenes view of his shop.
Randy Parsons of Parsons Guitars, talks Red Rabbit and the Art of Guitar Building with Jamie Gale, Curator of the Boutique Guitar Showcase.