MACCUBBIN GUITARS

Welcome to MacCubbin Guitars. It is my pleasure to offer high-quality, custom-made acoustic guitars, from an available gallery of completed instruments and on individual commission.

Click on the above links to learn more about the luthier David MacCubbin, the Chesapeake Bay Guitar Project, guitars built, authorized dealers, and contact information.

CUSTOMER TESTIMONIALS

Doug Alan Wilcox - Singer, songwriter, instrumentalist

"I recently had the good fortune of meeting David MacCubbin at a music jam outside of Baltimore and he happened to have with him a guitar which had come out of his shop just that same day."

"The guitar made the rounds through a few of the assembled players and after a point I asked if I might try it out. What a fortuitous question! The moment I laid my hands on the instrument, I knew I had something special."

"I'm a professional musician, have played and owned many guitars, both custom and high-end mass produced and have been playing an instrument for about a year that I actually thought might be my "lifetime" guitar. That night, my "lifetime" guitar met it's better."

"Within the week, I had purchased my new MacCubbin and am deliriously happy. Playability, depth and clarity of tone, fit and finish - all superb. David pays more attention to detail than many other custom luthiers I've found. I just don't have enough good words to say about his talents or his friendly customer service and would encourage anyone looking for a top- quality, custom-built guitar to give David a shout."

"On top of all this, the guitar I purchased is the very first (001) of his new "Concert Series" line. How cool is that?? :)"

To learn more about Doug and his music, check out www.dougalanwilcox.com

Frank Winterling - Blind Monkey Band

"I first met Dave MacCubbin of MacCubbin Guitars during a guitar show in Pennsylvania. Once I played several of his hand-made acoustic guitars, I was hooked."

"Soon after, I contracted Dave to make a custom jumbo dreadnought. I selected Lacewood with a Spruce top which provides incredibly loud, crisp tone with a warm blend of natural sound throughout the audible spectrum. Every facet of the guitar was custom tailored to my taste. The workmanship is the best I have ever seen. Dave is an amazing luthier and artist in his craft."

For more information on Frank and his band, click on www.blindmonkeyband.com

Dan Schutte - Composer, Liturgist, Artist, Author

"The woods we chose are exquisitely beautiful, and the abalone inlays are so lovely and refined. The rosette surrounding the sound hole is simple and elegant. The workmanship is nothing less than astounding."

"Then I picked up the instrument to play for the first time. The first thing I noticed was that it sounded different than my thirty-five year old Martin D-28. I was startled at first but continued to let the new sound play into my ears. As I played and listened I began to notice a very lovely combination of warmth and clarity. It didn't take me long to come to love the richness of the sound. Now I find that when I go back to my Martin after playing the new guitar, the old instrument sounds muffled. The string action on the new guitar is like butter and playing is nearly effortless. Needless to say, I am thrilled and deeply grateful to Dave for his gracious offer and the many hours he spent in his workshop creating this instrument that carries inside it both his and my spirit."

"For anyone who might be interested in a custom-made guitar, I assure you that you’ll not be disappointed."

Best known for his inspiring hymn "Here I Am, Lord," Dan Schutte has been composing music for Christian worship for over thirty years. Many of his compositions have been translated into other languages and are published in hymnals throughout the world. To learn more about Dan and his work, click on www.danschutte.com

A special thank you to my wife, Claire, who has been so supportive of my efforts in chasing my dreams, for her patience with the long hours spent in the shop, for her understanding of those frustrating moments along the way, and for her expert photography skills.