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Custom Guitar with Charles Rennie Mackintosh Theme

April 28, 2023

I was excited to say the least, when my client approached me about incorporating a Charles Rennie Mackintosh theme into his Modern Dreadnought Cutaway. It was a unique challenge to create CRM inspired designs that are meaningful to my client.

Karlijn Langendijk’s new album Atlas

May 3, 2022

Inspiring new solo album and music video Atlas, have been released by guitarist Karlijn Langendijk. Atlas is a collection of personal experiences expressed through music. The album is a unique mixture of classical and modern fingerstyle techniques and was inspired by travels throughout different countries.

Turning 50 Years And 50 Guitars In February, 2022

February 16, 2022

While turning 50 years old this month, I’ll be stringing up my 50th Urlacher Guitar. There are a lot of things I could write about for this post but I keep coming back to gratitude.…

Cedar/Indian Rosewood Concert Cutaway

September 22, 2021

"I have spent over a year with my Cedar/Indian Rosewood Concert Cutaway and I enjoy it more and more each day. This Urlacher Guitar feels "alive" in every register and responds with just the right…

Camatillo Concert Cutaway for Karlijn Langendijk

September 22, 2021

It was my extreme pleasure to build this Concert Guitar for fingerstyle guitarist and composer, Karlijn Langendijk. Urlacher guitars, built for fingerstyle, seemed like a good fit for Karlijn's sweet melodies and unique playing style.

B.I.G! Guitar show in San Antonio, Texas

September 2, 2021

What an absolute blast I had attending Tom Bowersox's guitar show earlier this month. "Bowersox International Guitarpoloza" is a weekend filled with guitar enthusiasts, guitars made by 10 luthiers, and an impressive lineup of guitarists: Frog and Toad, Dustin Furlow, Karlijn Langendijk and Tony McManus.

Cedar Concert Cutaway Played by Dustin Furlow

August 10, 2020

My latest build has made its way to Virginia Beach; in the hands of the incredibly talented fingerstyle guitarist, singer-songwriter, Dustin Furlow. Dustin's playing style brings out the warmth and sweet nuance of this guitar. Check out the video!

East Indian Rosewood & Sitka Dreadnought

July 1, 2020

"It's now been a little over a year since I bought #32 at LaConner, and I haven't put it down yet. This guitar is beyond any other instrument I've owned. I just got my Father's…

Pale Moon Ebony Parlor Complete

March 24, 2020

Pale Moon Ebony is like no other wood that I have worked with. The figure and color contrast are mesmerizing. Creative possibilities are endless with this wood. This guitar was specifically built for the 2020 La Conner Guitar Festival.

She Shreds Magazine: 50 Women in the Guitar Industry

March 23, 2020

Mamie Minch, co-founder of Brooklyn Lutherie, compiled a list of 50 women builders and repairers in the guitar industry. I am pleased to see the number of women in lutherie growing, and honored for Urlacher Guitars to be listed among some of the finest builders and repair individuals world-wide. Check it out at SheShredsMag.com!

Custom Guitar with Charles Rennie Mackintosh Theme
I was excited to say the least, when my client approached me about incorporating a Charles Rennie Mackintosh theme into his Modern Dreadnought Cutaway. It was a unique challenge to create CRM inspired designs that are meaningful to my client.Read More...
Karlijn Langendijk’s new album Atlas
Inspiring new solo album and music video Atlas, have been released by guitarist Karlijn Langendijk. Atlas is a collection of personal experiences expressed through music. The album is a unique mixture of classical and modern fingerstyle techniques and was inspired …Read More...

Cedar/Indian Rosewood Concert Cutaway
“I have spent over a year with my Cedar/Indian Rosewood Concert Cutaway and I enjoy it more and more each day. This Urlacher Guitar feels “alive” in every register and responds with just the right amount of overtones to keep clarity intact for demanding pieces. It is easy to get lost in this guitar for…Read More...
East Indian Rosewood & Sitka Dreadnought
“It’s now been a little over a year since I bought #32 at LaConner, and I haven’t put it down yet. This guitar is beyond any other instrument I’ve owned. I just got my Father’s Day present early, an Elliott capo for which you were so kind to take time out and advise the builder…Read More...