I KNOW nothing else quite measures up to Mike's work, but......
One of my favorite (and largely unknown) builders has had his order book closed for years. I have stayed in touch, partly over our shared appreciation of various woodworking projects.
ANYWAY, David Myka (Seattle area) has just announced he is back in gear. Along with a seriously improved website, including a detailed gallery of past work. Highly recommended.
Prices are something best taken sitting down but perhaps are not too surprising, all things considered. For example, check out prices for Ron Thorn's work since leaving the Fender Custom Shop.
I have had my paws on six of his guitars, a pretty fair portion of his output. Down to the three I liked best. Now pondering letting one of those go, since #148 is a near duplication of #157....I have a pretty good idea of what I would upgrade to.....
Used ones do not pop up often.
mykaguitars.com
One of my favorite (and largely unknown) builders has had his order book closed for years. I have stayed in touch, partly over our shared appreciation of various woodworking projects.
ANYWAY, David Myka (Seattle area) has just announced he is back in gear. Along with a seriously improved website, including a detailed gallery of past work. Highly recommended.
Prices are something best taken sitting down but perhaps are not too surprising, all things considered. For example, check out prices for Ron Thorn's work since leaving the Fender Custom Shop.
I have had my paws on six of his guitars, a pretty fair portion of his output. Down to the three I liked best. Now pondering letting one of those go, since #148 is a near duplication of #157....I have a pretty good idea of what I would upgrade to.....
Used ones do not pop up often.
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