Dogwood Guitars and Lutherie

10/15/2025

Retirement Announcement: I am now actively retired from lutherie work. I may, at my discretion, take on some work from time to time. Please see https://dogwoodguitars.com/retirement-announcement/ for details about this. Much gratitude and thanks to all who have supported me and trusted me with their valuable instruments for many years.

I am now retired from active lutherie work. This includes all setup and repair work, classes, and guitar building. Many have asked if I will still accept work from time to time. For over forty years I have put my customers first. Now in retirement, I am putting my family, friends, and myself first.....

06/21/2025

https://belforti.shop/blogs/b-log/tone-myths-debunked?mc_cid=c08bea7564&mc_eid=20136e4067

I've been preaching most of this stuff to customers, players, and other builders for years. Most people believe what they want to believe.

I’m Right, You’re Wrong n°4 - TRIGGER WARNING A deep dive into the science of guitar tone that challenges common myths and misconceptions. This comprehensive article examines scientific research on wood properties, human perception, and blind testing to reveal why many of our beliefs about tone...

05/08/2025

Guitar builders and woodworkers: Check out my new online course, Getting the Most From Your Thickness Sander.

https://lutherieacademy.com/courses/thickness

10/17/2024

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MgLpaEkQDCY

Trap Talk Reptile Network Presents Ep. 556New Breeder On The Block w/ Greg Maxwell Reptiles & Legacy Breeders LiveJOIN TRAP TALK FAM HERE: https://bit.ly/311...

08/27/2024

For Sale: Guild JF30-12 BLD 12 string. Made in Westerly, RI which is the original factory and what all the experienced Guild players look for. This guitar suffered damage from being left in a hot car and was brought to my shop several years ago. The owner didn't want to pay to have it repaired, and I just got around to doing the work.

All the repairs have been professionally done, and the neck has been reset as part of the work. It has very comfortable low action, and has the famous chimey Guild 12 string tone. The guitar is not cosmetically perfect due to the earlier damage, but overall it looks pretty nice all things considered. There is also some finish checking on the body, probably due to exposure to incorrect temperatures and humidity. Doesn't affect playability or tone.

These typically sell for $1500-$2000 used in great condition. Because of the repairs and good condition, I am selling this for $999.00. Comes with a Guild hard shell case. Please contact me with any questions and thanks for looking.

08/05/2022

Newly completed Eminence Commission. Figured Koa back and sides, Ebony fretboard with turquoise and Abalone shell moon phase inlays, spalted maple rosette with turquoise and Abalone highlights.

10/07/2021

If you have ever wanted to learn how to set up your own guitars, or have thought about going deeper into guitar setup and repair techniques, then my Online Setup, Repair, and Restoration Course is for you. Log on to https://lutherieacademy.com/courses/repair-with-greg for details. You can purchase select classes, or download the entire course.

In this course, Luthier Greg Maxwell of Dogwood Guitars, shows how to expertly setup and repair a variety of instruments. This is a great way to get started with setups and repairs and turn your hobby into a profession.

09/21/2021

New! Greg has released an online setup, repair, and restoration course. The course is being hosted by Robbie O'Brien at https://obrienguitars.com/courses. Select individual classes are available. For a limited time, get both Greg's and Robbie's repair and restoration courses together for a discount.

04/01/2021

Congrats to Steven W on completing his build. Steven took my two-week class and ended up with lots of memories and a pretty sweet guitar.

02/13/2021

Brian Oman plays his original composition, "Long Way Home", on the beautiful Mazzaroth guitar from Dogwood Guitars.

12/13/2020

Just completed: Commissioned Kingston Jumbo with figured Myrtle back and sides.

03/16/2020

COVID-19 Update for Dogwood Guitars: I will be open for normal business hours. Common sense hygiene practices such as frequent hand washing and using hand sanitizer before and after each instrument in place. In order to comply with the Governor's mandate of avoiding large gatherings, please limit the number of friends you bring to the shop to 99 or less. Thank you.