by johndosthoff | Apr 5, 2026 | From the Archive
Most people stop at the tap. They hear a ring, or they don’t, and they make a judgment. But for me, tapping is just the beginning — a quick first impression, not the verdict. Once I get the wood back into the shop, the real evaluation starts. I take each plate and...
by johndosthoff | Dec 31, 2025 | From the Archive
As I started to emerge from the pandemic fog in early 2023, life and work slowly found their way back to something resembling normal. There was plenty to catch up on, and motivation returned in short bursts — just enough to remind me why I love this work. Getting back...
by johndosthoff | Dec 31, 2021 | From the Archive
Looking back, I realized I never posted an update for 2020 or 2021 — probably because those years felt like one long, blurry stretch. Even though I’m back‑dating this entry so it falls in the right place on the timeline, I’m writing it in 2026, now that I’m finally...
by johndosthoff | Dec 31, 2019 | From the Archive
Another year flew by and I find myself getting ready for yet another show, the Artisan Guitar show. Also busy working on a couple of “thinking a little out of the box” guitars and client’s guitars I was expecting to have a new more...
by johndosthoff | Dec 31, 2018 | From the Archive
Looking back at the news from 2017, much is the same in that I am busy in the shop and the office. I am currently getting ready for the Artisan Guitar show, with a couple on the bench, (an SJ and a all-koa OM.) Also busy working on best customers in the world guitars....
by johndosthoff | Dec 31, 2017 | From the Archive
We are excited to be heading to Pennsylvaniafor the Artisan Guitar Show April 13-15, 2018. We went back Northeast Guitar Expo in the spring and then at it’s new venue in the Fall. ~ (January) John has been busy in the shop getting guitars built for customers and...
