About Me...
After 40 years in the computer/IT business, I had enough. With the support of my loving wife (who is, by the way, also my best friend), I am finally following a path which is my passion.
I'd been around music from an early age - at 11 I started with drums, Drums introduced me to rock bands, The Washington Redskins Marching Band, and led me to college as a Percussion Major. Though I enjoyed playing drums there was always something missing. I ended up leaving college early, enlisting in the Navy, and with life's adventures my music ended up in the back seat.
To make a long story short - I had taught myself to play the guitar through the years, but the guitar was forced to spend most of its time in the corner. I married my wife, Sharon in 1999 and she recognized immediately that I had a passion for music and she promotes my hobby/habit. I have collected several guitars and have become much better as a player, with the urge to keep improving. As of January 30, 2009 I have made a "Quantum Leap" from a "secure" IT job into my own guitar repair business. Included in my leap was attending and graduation from one of the premier guitar lutherie schools in the U.S. - Bryan Galloup School of Lutherie in Big Rapids, Michigan.
My business is built on my love for the guitar, honesty, respect for my fellow human being, and the appreciation of beautiful tones. Along with the commitment that every guitar (no matter it's monetary worth) gets treated with the same loving attention (Ask Sharon -> I am very particular - even fingerprints are my enemy :) )
Thanks Sharon - This could not have been possible without your love, understanding, and support (and it did not hurt a bit that you are an experienced accountant and office manager - how lucky can one man be:) )
I also truly love and thank all of the kids for their love and support of my new endeavor (including the Grandkids of course):
- Stephanie "Willett" Thoth and Granddaughter, Cherish
- Joe and Stacey Willett and Grandsons, Zach, Evan, & Nate
- Brandon and Stephanie Tuss and Granddaughters, Bailey & Emma
- Ross Sorenson
May God Bless You and Yours!
-Paul