John Widman is an American luthier who makes high-end, hand-built guitars.
He grew up in the Asheville, North Carolina area.[1] After graduating from North Carolina State University (1984)[2] and working as a photographer and graphic designer, he turned to building high-end electric guitars under the name Widman Custom Electrics, from Arden, North Carolina.[1] Woods and hardware are specified by the customer.[3] Besides vintage-styled guitars,[3] he also builds electric banjos.[4]
References edit
- ^ a b Motsinger, Caroline (21 August 2011). "Asheville area man creates custom electric guitars, banjos". Asheville Citizen-Times.
- ^ Krueger, Bill (3 January 2012). "John Widman: Red & White for Life". NC State University Alumni Association. Retrieved 25 February 2012.
- ^ a b Childs, Zac (January 2012). "An Eye for Detail: The Widman Set Neck". Vintage Guitar. p. 148.
- ^ Dirks, Rebecca. "Gallery: Montreal Guitar Show 2011". Premier Guitar. Retrieved 25 February 2012.