In 1996, working with Arthur Conner of Floyd, Virginia, I started to learn the basics of the craft of violin making. From that point on I have been self taught, learning about the finer nuances of instrument making from books , by talking with other makers and players, and by trial and error. In 2008, because of my enjoyment of the various forms of Spanish guitar music, I started building classical guitars in the traditional Spanish style. Since that time, most of my instrument building has been focused on guitars and on learning how to make a superb sounding instrument that is comfortable to play. Various players have said that my instruments are well balanced, have an incredible sustain and a strong voice with good projection.
I got invited to a guitar conference ( Autunno Chitarristico) in Italy in October 2017. So we went to Benevento, Italy.
That’s Tom in the red shirt.
Thomas Baldwin Stringed Instruments
PO Box 337, Enka, North Carolina 28782
828-676-8827 baldwin@swva.net