VINTAGE INSPIRED
Handcrafted instruments inspired by vintage designs from the golden age of guitars. Classic aesthetics and time-proven construction methods with attention to every detail.
CLASSIC STYLE
Hewn guitars are built upon the timeless designs of yesteryear. Not exact replicas. Not facsimiles. Neither grounded in tradition nor bound by it, every model is an echo of the past, yet authentically one-of-a-kind.
MODERN PLAYABILITY + VINTAGE TONE
My guitars are modern instruments with a playability we all wish those vintage catalog-era electrics possessed. Every model is constructed to be a dependable tool for musicians with a sought-after tone and classic vibe they expect.
“I draw my inspiration from the great guitars of the past, building modern classics that exude vintage style and tone.”
HANDCRAFTED
Every Hewn guitar is meticulously constructed one at a time, component by component, with attention to every detail. The result is exceptional quality, paired with a tone and playability that you’d expect from a handcrafted instrument.
HANDCRAFTED vs FACTORY-MADE
Factory guitars certainly have their place in this world. They’re readily available, affordable and, quite honestly, a lot of great music has been made with them. But, when you pick up a Hewn guitar, you’ll know a craftsman has thoughtfully executed every detail from start to finish—not a mass produced product ushered from station to station, cobbled together at the end of an assembly line.
RAW WOOD to LIVING INSTRUMENT
Hewn guitars are built with the best materials and components available. Wood choices are hand selected for grain direction, strength-to-weight ratio, and tap tone. Finishes are applied as thin as possible for the perfect balance of durability and resonance. The result is an heirloom-quality guitar built to your specifications.
“A guitar is the sum of its parts. It’s not just one thing that makes a great guitar. Every component matters and every detail counts.”
THE BUILDER
I’m focused on one thing. Crafting the best guitars possible. No shortcuts taken. No flaw accepted. Making instruments that inspire musicians to make their art.
DAVID SLACK
I was born in Texas and inherited a deep passion for music. As soon as I started playing guitars, I began pulling them apart to figure out how they work. With a background in design and penchant for problem solving, I’ve always seen the guitar as the ultimate marriage of form and function.
I moved to Minnesota and eventually found myself attending the Guitar Building and Repair Program in Red Wing, MN. At the time I thought it was just a curious tangent in life but soon realized maybe this was where my passion was leading me to all along.
“Nothing makes me happier than building someone their dream guitar, something they’ll cherish and inspires them to make music.”
