From time to time, I have been privileged to photograph, play and evaluate guitars by some of the world's finest luthiers. Several of them, including Michael Bashkin and John Slobod of Circa Guitars, have graciously allowed me to create web pages of photographs, descriptions and specifications for each of these breathtaking instruments.

I have found the ability of these master craftsmen to transform pieces of wood into instruments of surpassing beauty and functionality, combined with their ability to tailor the sound of each instrument precisely to meet a client's specifications, to be a rare skill that borders on the magical.

Follow the links below to see some examples of what many guitar aficionados consider to be the current "Golden Age of Lutherie." The builder logos link to their websites.