Blackbird Guitars

blackbird guitars was formed in 2005 when founders and designers joe luttwak and kyle wolfe gave-up searching for a compact guitar worth bringing along for the ride. the only 'travel' models available were thin-sounding and fragile. armed with experience in high tech products, the quest started innocently enough with the tried-and-true design mantra to generate as many concepts as possible and prototype the winners. it helped to have access to the latest advanced manufacturing early in the process, including three-dimensional cad (computer-aided design), computer controlled lasers and routers as well as carbon-fiber and kevlar composites. the team benefited greatly from the tutelage and encouragement of several bay area guitar-making luminaries. after two years of development, the resulting rider model is a harmonious blend of technology and traditional craftsmanship. part mountain dulcimer, part f1 race car, blackbird guitars are high performance instruments built for the road in our