ABOUT THE GUITARS

ABOUT THE BUILDER

Roger Sadowsky is one of the most highly respected instrument makers in the world. His instruments are played by many of the world’s greatest artists including guitarists Jim Hall, John Abercrombie, Pat Metheny, Lee Ritenour, Chuck Loeb and bass players Marcus Miller, Will Lee, Rickey Minor, Michael Rhodes, Verdine White and Jason Newsted.

1.  How did you get started building instruments?  During graduate school, I got in with a group of professional folk musicians and admired all of their vintage Martin guitars.  I got obsessed with the guitar and had this romantic notion that if I could learn to build them, I could escape from the rat race, live in the country and musicians would beat a path to my door.  After a year of writing to guitar makers all over the world with no success, I finally got a job with Augie LoPrinzi, who was building acoustic guitars in New Jersey.
2. What differentiates your instruments from others in the field?  I think my background in acoustic instruments helped me build a lightweight, acoustically resonant instrument.  And my background in shielding and hum cancelling technology produced instruments that were significantly quieter than many others on the market.   Of course, I have always had a reputation for being “picky” and a stickler for quality, regarding both materials and workmanship.