A highly customized vintage style guitar that was designed by the customer. The shape is based on a 1930’s Gibson L-00 that caught his eye. All of the appointments were specified by the customer, from the peghead shape which he found on an old National to the inlay inspired from a Silvertone. Some of his…
This Jumbo model was built as a fingerstyle performance guitar. It has a koa back and sides with a sitka spruce top and a sharp cutaway. Some comments from the owner after picking up his new guitar: Jim, thanks again for the fine work! Sorry I couldn’t stay longer: it promised to be a long…
An OM guitar with inlay designed in collaboration with the customer with a sunburst finish. Cedar top with rosewood back and sides. “My No.1. I was given the opportunity to participate in the design of this guitar as a Christmas present from my wife. It was then made by Jim Worland, a luthier in Rockford,…
This is an OM guitar designed and built in close collaboration with Gary Phillips, owner of Paradise Guitars. He purchased the wood and other components and picked out various design elements to incorporate into his personalized instrument. Jim, Just wanted to let you know again how much I love this guitar. Took it to the…