Hayes Guitar
My career in Lutherie began accidentally in 1993. I had always been a craftsman/artist. I love making things for the joy of creating.
That first guitar in 1993 was just another thing to try my hand at. With the “Cumpiano/Natelson bible, Guitar Making Tradition and Technology” open on my bench, and a guitar kit, with pre-bent sides, I was going to own my first D-28 copy.
However, when a local performing artist got his hands on it; he did not want to give it back but instead offered to buy it. Picture lightbulb turning on over my head. I bought, built, and sold three more kits before enrolling in The American School of Lutherie at Healdsburg, CA., in 1995. It was at Healdsburg that I had the great pleasure of meeting and learning from Charles Fox and many other Masters of Lutherie. Today, I run a one-man guitar building and repair shop in Paonia, Colorado.
Website: https://www.hayesguitar.com
Located: Paonia, Colorado United States
Professionally Selling: Since 1993
Studied With: Charles Fox
Shows: Healdsburg Guitar Festivals 1996-2001 , Rocky Mtn. Folk Festivals 2000-2012 , Carbondale Mtn. Fair , RockyGrass Bluegrass Festival 2000-2012 , American Stringed Instrument Association
Artists: Michael Jude , Steve Postell , John Michelle
Instrument Types: Steel String Acoustic
