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LinkedIn keeps asking if EGW Guitars ™ is hiring. And as frequently as the answer was “no”, I didn’t for an instant think that maybe that was the world dropping hints that something was about to happen. Last week I took a big step and signed a lease on a storefront and factory. Was it the right time? Well all I can say is that there is never a right time, but it wasn’t reckless. I’ve been capped at what I can produce and offer in terms of services for some time. This was the

The EGW Ares Six - ATLAS is complete. Come play it in person in @olympiawashington or at @thenammshow 2026 in January. It’s a beast. Multi species body and neck: -Mahogany -Walnut -Purple Heart -Ash -Black Limba Flame maple top finished in Avenger Action Strype and metallic flash. 25” scale Purple Heart fretboard with abalone inlays. 24 stainless steel, jumbo frets Double locking Gotoh trem @seymourduncanpickups Nazgûl / Sentient What am I forgetting….. just ask! Have you bou

From left to right: Rick Giannini (Sandshark Guitars), Jon Beason (Wood Spirit Guitars), Matt Ackerman (EGW Guitars), Kevin Lerma (Rage Guitars), Bill Leach (LeachBuilt) When the photographer walked over and put us in the frame, I didn’t think twice about what he was capturing. I was just standing there, talking to my friends. A day later, after the guitar expo in Aberdeen, WA for World Music Day 2025, I had a much different feeling when I received the photo in an Instagram m

EGW is a guitar company – not a manufacturer of apparel. However, apparel is a necessary component – and I consider it a blessing that so many of you want to rep the brand! That said, there are certain learning curves along the way for a company that doesn’t eat, sleep, and breathe apparel distribution. Long story short: EGW saw immediate success with SpringTee, and for that reason partnered with them as long as it worked. About a year ago there were signs of trouble, followe

The fun didn't stop with building discussion. We dug into the age-old conflict of... you guessed it... tone woods.

Recently, EGW Guitars  was podcast guest on Ed “The Shred” Clarke 's YouTube channel along with Wood Spirit Guitars . We got to talk...

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Delivery day. One hell of a weekend. Many thanks to @royzivmusic for your hospitality- enjoy your new EGW ZIVSIX #guitarmaker   #luthier...

Delivery day of The Evergreen to @aaroncrawfordmusic . Amazing catching up and honored to be able to build him a player. Thanks to...