I would love to work together to come up with a guitar that is truly unique for you. This requires building a relationship of trust between you the player and me the luthier. It involves learning about your playing style and repertoire, what kind of tone or sound you are looking for in a hand made instrument as well as your preferences for the materials used to build the instrument. It can all start with a phone call or email. Please contact me to get the ball rolling.
We’ve had the opportunity on several occasions to admire the instruments O’Brien builds, most notably at the Healdsburg Guitar Festival, and his designs, craftsmanship and attention to detail are exquisite. — Luthiers Mercantile International – LMI
Congrats on creating a beautiful instrument. I cannot believe it is not a much older concert guitar… the purity of sound is that of a vintage masterpiece… absolutely stunning… well done!!! You know I am a bit of a freak about quality guitars… you nailed it with this one… and yes… a very focused and balanced sound. What a thrill to play. — Paul
Occasionally I have classical and steel string guitars finished and ready for immediate sale, offered at special pricing. They are built to the same specifications and the same standard as my commissioned instruments — and there is no build list and no wait. Here is what is available at the moment.
Brazilian rosewood back and sides, cut from a log I milled myself while living in Brazil — one of the nicest sets I have ever had the privilege of building with. European spruce soundboard with a mini tornavoz, custom tuners, and a shellac finish.
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Double top construction with spruce and cedar soundboards over Indian rosewood back and sides, with custom tuners and a shellac finish.
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