Walking through the jungle, three indigenous men in front swinging machetes to clear a path…my visit to the Republic of Congo was inspirational. For thousands of years, this rain forest has covered the lands surrounding the Congo River…home to gorillas, chimpanzees, forest elephants and...

Brazilian rosewood. Say it again, but in a hushed tone, one befitting its mystery and magic. Brazilian rosewood is perhaps the most sought after tonewood in music-making history, and there’s a good reason for that. Visually and sonically, it is, for many, the ne...

Few people have dedicated a decade of their lives to designing, and then crafting a true masterpiece acoustic guitar. Ten years to design, you may ask? How can this be possible? For me, the design starts with one of my deepest passions. Visiting the...

Jade was born and raised in Everett, Washington but has lived in Oregon for the last nine years. He has worked with finish (in various styles and types of application) for 26 years, which has given him a strong foundation and assortment of skill...