Vintage, or modern?

I think for a while I’ve tried to find a balance between the two, as from a glance my instruments have a modern appeal. But the more I progress, unearthing what it is I’m trying to achieve, the term “Modernist” seems fitting.

You only have to look at my house and it’s furnishings to see the style I gravitate towards - mid century, or what they call Modernist. There’s a timeless simplicity to it, striking a balance between the crisp lines of modernity, and the warmth of natural materials.

So where does this fit into my instruments? My designs share these ideals - they’re late 50’s modern. They’re seeking to bring a sense of humanness back into 21st century guitar craft. You’ll see it in my pickup choices, in my less-than-perfect finishes. I’m not trying to build purebred, modern shred machines, I’m seeking to build reliable, playable, classic sounding guitars that look like they might’ve been built in another time.

So, to answer the question: Vintage Modernist.