By Chris Rourke What began as a garage project has struck a chord as the hallmark product for a Gunnison business that serves guitar players throughout the country – some of them having pretty “big” names in the music industry. The “Dobrato” is the brainchild of Kent Viles, owner of Castle Creek Guitars on Main …
by Mike Rosso Although he professes to be “just a toolmaker,” Salida-based luthier Jeff Bamburg is hand-crafting some of the finest steel-string guitars in North America. A builder for just ten years, his instruments are garnishing high praise from around the U.S. and the world. Bamburg first caught the guitar bug while listening to recordings …
By Ericka Kastner Fire-singed Douglas fir deadwood, collected at the base of Mount Shavano, makes up the soundboard of the steel-stringed baritone ukulele crafted by luthier Kurt Snyder. For every instrument that he makes, Kurt’s intention is to reflect the beauty and grace of the Rocky Mountains, both in styling and in sound. Seven years …