Hand-built boutique guitars from Central California—tone first, details always.

Central California — visits by appointment

Guitar body being built at the bench

About the Builder

A lifelong craftsman, carrying skills passed down from his grandfather to his father before him. A relentless tone chaser, bluesman, and eternal student of sound, CK builds with soul, not schematics. Every cut, carve, and note is a conversation with the wood — searching for that one voice that plays itself. Every guitar he finishes is built to sing, not sit.

Our Approach

Tone comes first.

Every CK creations guitar starts with sound — balanced resonance, weight-matched bodies, and neck joints so tight they sing. Each one is built to feel alive in your hands and ring out with honest tone.

Obsessive detail.

Every fret, nut, and solder joint gets the same attention a good song deserves — no shortcuts, no gloss to hide behind. Smooth playability, rock-solid tuning, and tone that stays true no matter how hard you play.

Custom tone, your way.

From hand-wound pickups to custom-built amps and pedals, everything is tuned to your touch and your style. We build tone machines that snarl, shimmer, and scream when you dig in — because your music should sound as real as you are.

Inside the Build

A look behind the scenes — from raw wood to road-ready tone.

Handmade guitar body being carved and shaped
Handmade guitars, one at a time, by a master craftsman — the way it should be.
Builder playing guitar to test tone and feel
Not just a builder, but a real blues man.

Sales & Availability

All products are currently on back order.

We don’t take customer orders — because we don’t build stupid guitars.

Check back soon — when a guitar’s ready, you’ll know it.