Deepseed Guitars began as a way to bring passion for music and original art together in one beautiful form. As a player for over 40 years, I’ve always had a great love of the guitar and have a collection from makers such as Taylor, Gibson, Fender, Paul Reed Smith, and others. But when I acquired my first resonator guitar, something so visceral, so primal struck me and led me back in time and deepe
r into the roots of playing. I then discovered how much of the blues emanated from instruments that were home grown - a box, a stick, and strings that somehow conveyed sorrow and joy in a way like nothing else could. Then another…
As a professional painter and decorative artist for over 2 decades, I’ve been driven by the desire to transform the ordinary into something that inspires. Creating each instrument is a true labor of love, and as a player, I strive to fabricate every element with the player in mind. I specifically choose the boxes I use based on resonant quality that sounds full acoustically, and I generally use maple for necks and walnut for fret boards because of their beauty and strength. I focus a great deal of attention on crafting the neck to look and, most importantly, feel good in a player’s hand. All acoustic/electric guitars presently incorporate either a dual piezo system or magnetic pickup configuration with volume and tone controls. Customization based on preferences is always an option. What makes a Deepseed Guitar special? Attention to detail in craftsmanship and artistic expression. Every instrument is a one of a kind offering of truly functional art, created with the hope of inspiring you. Each headstock, bridge saddle, and tailpiece are hand carved and unique, balancing the theme and design elements of the guitar body art. I have embraced the medium of wood burning/pyrography as the first step in bringing most instrument body themes to life - it brings a texture and dimensionality to each design which painting or staining alone cannot provide. Every instrument is unique - you will have the only one of its kind. I have built and created custom guitars specifically designed for their owners many times - feel free to review pictures of past offerings along with the present. If you have a custom idea that speaks to you artistically, I’d be thrilled to create something that would be profound for you. Whether you are a musician, a lover of art, or any variation of the two, you’ve come to the right place and I’d consider it a privilege to share the experience with you. My passions have led me to build these instruments full time in a home grown workshop in my family’s NYC apartment. I am blessed with the love and support of my amazing wife in this leap of faith and conviction. - but when I’m building each guitar, nothing resonates more purely than the voice of our 3 ½ year old beautiful, beautiful boy who echoes my joy when he excitedly asks (every time), “are dare stwings on dat yet, daddy?” When I answer, “Yeah, buddy!”, he knows it‘s complete, and I let him strum the first chord with his nimble little fingers…my favorite future player and greatest inspiration.
