Stu Corwin handcrafted "Ass" Guitar

Solid Birds Eye Maple, built in 1970's, Petaluma California, Custom EMG pickups
 
Stu Corwin was featured in an exhibit entitled "100 American Instrument Makers" at the Renwick Gallery of the Smithsonian Institution, which included one of his early lutes.  He is also known for his art deco "teridactle" electric guitars, which carried the art of handcrafted exotic wood California guitar making to it's height.   Mr. Corwin has been retired from instrument making for several decades.
 
 
   

 
 
 

 
 
 

 
   

 
 
 

 
 

 
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