I have been building guitars for more than 30 years now, and have constructed over 700 thus far. This has given me a vast amount of experience and contributes to my present day approach to building. Throughout the years my taste has changed, and what I thought was good at one point has been replaced with a new approach to design and the philosophy of sound while constantly evolving.In the early years, I sought volume. While this is important, I now try to combine balance and warmth along with volume. I believe the single most important quality in the sound of a great guitar, is the attack and ease of response. My guitars have always been known for this.Michael Thames