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This guitar tells the story of Persian women in Iran and Afghanistan defying the oppressive government regimes they live under.

“The second I started building guitars, I was a free man. I can’t explain it — I was just free.” - Randy Parsons

“When a great player has been searching for that sound for years, and it’s finally delivered to them—that’s when the magic happens.” - Bryan Galloup

“I’m sitting squarely between two worlds …and the world of art…” — Michael Spalt

“Every year, Jamie brings guitars that surprise us — pieces you wouldn’t expect to see hanging on our walls. It’s always a highlight to explore how far the instrument can go.” - Nathaniel Murphy, CME

“What makes you different than the factory is adding a quality of sound they can’t repeat by dimensions alone — building not just accurately, but frequency accurate.” - Richard Hoover

“Let’s give it a shot. Let’s see what happens if I try this. Some things won’t work, but so many cool things happen when you just roll with it and push forward.” - Avi Shabat

“I don’t just build guitars—I create instruments that tell a story. Every detail, from the wood to the inlay, carries meaning. It’s not about chasing perfection, but about making something alive for the player.” – Giulio Negrini

“They have a level of sensitivity and touch dynamics rarely found on other acoustics.” — Sebastian, Walt Grace Vintage

"Sometimes the most powerful design decisions come from admitting what you can’t do—and working from there." – Dion James

“The goal isn’t just to build a guitar—it’s to create something that helps someone feel more alive.” — Reuben Forsland

"They don’t need my guitar. They want it — because it’s about the connection to you." – Omer Deutsch

“You have to combine so many different techniques; you will never get bored.” - Max Spohn

“Let me just see what emotions I can tap into that I couldn't with my own words—and hopefully, they’ll resonate with someone else. But really, it’s such an internal thing… just an awe and wonder of beautiful things.” — Maneli Jamal

“I name my guitars after screen legends because, to me, every instrument should have that same charisma—like a leading lady with a story to tell.” - Diego Vila

"I realized I didn’t want to make cover songs—I wanted to write my own, in wood."
— Rainer Tausch

"This is the most nuanced, beautiful work of art that has really changed my mind on this style of guitar." — Collin Littlejohn

"Sine gives you control in your hands—not your feet."

"To me, product design isn’t about making things beautiful—it’s about solving problems simply. The beauty follows." – Robin Stummvoll

"This guitar lets me feel every note—I’m not just playing it, I’m inside the sound." – Yasmin Williams

“For me, a creative person would jump over a hole instead of just passing by it.” – Omer Deutsch

"It’s a great-sounding guitar, and I’m extremely happy with it." – Roman, Jinjer

"McSwain guitars combine precision CNC cuts with hand-shaped craftsmanship to deliver custom designs that play as incredible as they look." – Andy Aledort

“Fast is not really my model of building. It’s about doing it accurately, cleanly, and getting a good result.” – Isaac Jang

"When I string up a guitar for the first time, I’m always in awe. It’s just a few bits of wood and some glue—and now it’s making music. It never gets old. It never loses its magic." – Michael Greenfield

"Boutique guitars are often seen in studios and collectors’ hands—but here, they tear through a stadium with raw force."

Shoka Okubo doesn’t just play the blues—she channels it, with every note pouring through her Spalt guitar.

"To me, that is why I like being a craftsman... this is my heart, it's my soul. It's a piece of myself that I am giving to another person." - James Trussart