Master Craftsman
Many years ago, I started restoring old string instruments and shortly afterwards completed my first steel-string flat-top guitar by following the instructions in a book. This instrument sparked the beginning of my lutherie career, and I still play it daily.
In 2021, I retired from my optometry career to become a full-time luthier, and I will be starting my 100th guitar in the near future.
I have been a member of the Guild of American Luthiers (GAL) and have had articles published in the American Lutherie Journal.
In 2000, I started the Guild of South African Luthiers to help raise the level of craftsmanship and the sound and quality of our instruments. I have given several workshops to luthiers and woodcraft guilds on the technique of French polishing.
In my travels, I always seize the opportunity to visit luthiers around the world and learn from these master craftsmen.
In 2022, I entered a guitar in the prestigious European Guitar Foundation Antonio Marin Guitar Building competition, which was selected as one of the top five finalists.
In my travels, I always seize the opportunity to visit luthiers around the world and learn from these master craftsmen.
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