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2006 Walker Wise River Mahogany/Adirondack (Red)
John Walker was a long time employe of the Gibson Guitar Company, he even helped start the custom shop. From there he went on to help at the Gurian factory, creating many of the pins and purflings you see on the bigger factory made guitars. It is no surprise to us that he builds incredible guitars. This is the Wise River model in Adirondack Spruce and Mahogany. Old Gibson fans are going to love the look, feel and sound of this guitar. It has that classic smooth tone we expect from a slope shoulder dread that we find works well for fingerpicking and strumming.
SOLD Read moreScale Length 24.69 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Spruce - Adirondack (Red), Mahogany Add to CompareJohn Walker Lolo Creek Honduras/Adirondack
John Walker builds his guitars in the beautiful state of Montana and names each model for a river or creeks he’s explored since his childhood. It’s clear he loves to build guitars and puts his heart into it. This Lolo Creek model is based on the Gibson 00 designs of the 1920s and 30s. It’s crafted from beautiful Honduras Mahogany and Adirondack Red Spruce for that classic prewar combination. With the full body sunburst it’s a stunning guitar and in excellent condition.
SOLD Read moreScale Length 24.75 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.19 in Woods Spruce - Adirondack (Red), Mahogany - Honduran
It started at the Flatiron Mandolin and Banjo Company in Bozeman Montana in the 1980’s. While at Flatiron I worked with Eric Lange in the Banjo Department. After a couple of years, I transitioned to the Gibson Montana Division, which was also located in Bozeman. At the Gibson Montana Division I learned the art of building flat top acoustic guitars. During my tenure at Gibson Montana, along with Ren Ferguson, I developed the Custom Shop. During this time it was my privilege to build non-production instruments for artists and special orders. I was also involved in developing new models and tooling.At the end of 1995, I left Gibson Montana Division and relocated in Seattle, Washington. While I am proud of my work with Tacoma Guitars, I was most fortunate to have the opportunity to work with Michael Gurian. From him, I learned about a different aspect of the guitar industry as it relates to the manufacture of marquetry, rosettes, bridge and end pins, hand made specialty files and laser work (see our other links page for more information about Michael’s business). In 2001, I had the opportunity to work with Steve Andersen, who is known for his fine Arch Top guitars as well as Mandolins (see our other links page for more information about Steve’s instruments). The years with Steve were an invaluable experience, learning about innovation as well as working with a meticulous craftsman that can do it all.Now, I have begun my own line of instruments, based on what I know, what I have learned, and what you prefer. My goal is to produce fine quality instruments that you will love playing. I look forward to working with you to achieve this goal.-John Walker