1957
Jeff Robertson breaks an E string during a Holiday Jam Session. Contemplates making fine guitars for future livelihood.

History
Jeff built his first guitar at the age of 7 - out of a badminton racquet and 2 strings. Heartbroken after his first guitar was destroyed in a horrible bed jumping accident, Jeff vowed never to build another instrument. Years later, after earning his BA in Psychology at Adelphi University he did manage to recover from his early childhood trauma and return to his first passion. A builder since 1994, Jeff actually took the first step back to guitar building after falling in love with a guitar that he couldn't afford. He thought to himself, "Hey, why not build one myself?" (Looking back, Jeff calls that a "very naive question", to say the least). With only basic woodworking skills, a few hand tools, and a bench that took over his wife's kitchen Jeff built his first guitar. Motivated by enthusiastic support and immediate orders from friends and family, he bought several power tools and quietly started his fledgling business. He realized the need for an actual shop when his wife, Lorena, threatened him with bodily violence if he denied her the God-given right to boil water for spaghetti one more time. (Her total lack of concern for humidity levels was appalling.) Jeff now builds 30 guitars a year, full time, in his small shop in upstate New York for satisfied customers coast to coast. Other than the hand-cut logos and abalone rosettes crafted by his wife, Robertson guitars are built by him alone with a dedication to perfection that is evident in every detail.

Philosophy
"Obsession is a good thing!" Jeff is a perfectionist of the highest order: If the guitar doesn't look stunning, sound incredible, and play like a dream, it doesn't leave the shop. "Every detail of each guitar is of equal importance." Jeff believes that the quality of the materials that go into each guitar is a vital component of the high end instrument and is known for his high standards. Combine that with his dedication to fine craftsmanship and you get an instrument that demonstrates a new level of excellence in guitar building.

Materials
and Elements
Our standard models include select East Indian Rosewood or Claro Walnut back and sides, AAAA Sitka spruce tops (with individually hand-carved and tuned scalloped x-bracing), Honduran mahogany necks, two-way adjustable truss rods, bound ebony fingerboards, Mother of pearl position markers, hand-cut mother of pearl or abalone logo, ebony bridge, and hand-fit dovetail neck joint. Each guitar also features an abalone soundhole rosette created for that individual insturment, carefully chosen wooden purfling and binding, and nitrocellulose lacquer buffed to a high gloss. A deluxe hard shell case included. Jeff also frequently utilizes figured maple, mahogany, myrtle, and striped ebony to name a few.

Jeff and Lorena Roberston