I really love to make musical instruments. Here is one of my latest projects… the Nylon String Harp guitar. It has 14 strings. 6 normal strings and 8 harp strings. I simplyRead More…
What is the world’s oldest musical instrument? Scientists have found bone flutes that are thousands of years old. Well what about stone instruments? Hit two rocks together and you’ll certainly get someRead More…
I recently acquired a stunningly beautiful and wonderfully sounding guitar – the Eastman El Rey. I saw my first El Rey in a music store and was really impressed with it’s “ArtRead More…
Java is an amazing place filled with a wide variety of traditional music, dance, art and culture. I’ve been there several times to record, film and learn from these amazing people. JavaneseRead More…
I recently took an interest in “swirl painted” guitars. How on earth do they do that? After a little investigation I decided to try it. Here is the first guitar I painted. Read More…
Adventurer/composer/guitarist Chuck Jonkey enters the realm of “Steam Punk” with his newest creation the “Chuck Punk” guitar. A recording is in progress. Enjoy these fun photos of this crazy guitar.
Recently I’ve taken a real interest in Native American culture, arts & crafts. I really love the look of the “war shirts” of various tribes. War shirts were considered as powerful andRead More…
I love instruments that create deep, rich bass pitches. Instruments like the acoustic bass, electric bass, huge gongs, giant drums and now bass tone bars. I met Chris Banta after I acquiredRead More…