The Craftsmen

Kim Breedlove

Craftsman since 1974

It was on a six month surfing trip deep in Mexico that young artist and musician Kim Breedlove decided his life calling: to build stringed instruments. With a strong art background and refined design sense, Kim Breedlove acquired the tools, the training and a keen interest in building guitars, mandolins, banjos and other fine instruments in 1974.

Aaron Adams

Craftsman since 2002

Aaron is a dedicated craftsman who takes pride each day in creating fine custom instruments and he's worked in nearly every phase of the building process. Aaron says that getting the rare pat on the back or a nod of approval from Kim Breedlove is one of the most rewarding experiences for him. In 2009 he designed and built his very own calendar series guitar which he kept. He plans to...

Dan Carlton

Craftsman since 2004

Dan is a musician as well as a Breedlove Craftsman. Each day he fine tunes instruments and makes sure they meet the highest standard of quality and tone. Don's hands are one of the last to touch a Breedlove Guitar before it leaves the workshop. He not only inspects he also plays every guitar before it receives his approval to "leave the nest." He says that having the opportunity to...

Eric West

Craftsman since 2005

Eric West has been working for Breedlove Guitars since September of 2005 - in the string-up department. When asked about the favorite part of his job, Eric explains "There are so many, but I think it has the be putting the strings on the guitar and being the 1st person to hear it sing, for the very first time. It is a really cool feeling." He also will tell you that the hardest part of his job is not...

Jeremy Jenkins

Craftsman since

The latest addition to the inlay team here at Breedlove Guitars, Jeremy is now working alongside Kim Breedlove and Angela Christensen in the Breedlove Custom Shop. Stay tuned - we'll be featuring new work as it moves through the build!

Jones L’Argent

Craftsman since 2008

When Jones is not designing his next high end project on the computer, there's a good chance he's building something on the factory floor. In charge of purchasing various tools, pieces of hardware, and ocassionaly unique woods - he's also one of the key custom guitar and mandolin neck builders.

Vince Lindsay

Craftsman since 2007

Vince is a Breedlove craftsman in the string-up and final assembly department. When he started here back in 2007 he was doing bridge prep - what he describes as a "simple thing," and has learned a ton over the years about the craft, and is now skilled at various aspects of final assembly. When asked what he likes about the job, he explains "it's the varsitility of the job - taking a guitar from just pa

Ryan Fish

Craftsman since 2006

Jacob Dodd

Craftsman since 2005

Jabob works in one of the most stressful departments at Breedlove - the finish department. After craftsman have painstakingly assembled and instrument it's handed to Jacob to create the trademark perfectly glossy Breedlove finish. This intensly delicate multi-layer process requires the utmost precisions and detail. At this point of the process the tiniest mistake can mean...

Angela Christensen

Craftsman since 2002

A graduate from Arizona State, Angela Christensen has a degree in sculpture and has been working with her hands - either building jewelry or high end cabinetry - for most of her life. She has been working with Breedlove for nine years, and has been apprenticing under Kim Breedlove for almost six years. She explains that the most satisfying part of her job is working directly with customers, helping...

Matt Kruger

Craftsman since

Nicknamed "Mr. Wizard," Matt Kruger's always inventing and building something, from a hydrogen fuel cell to high end custom skate boards. He's currently crafting the finest guitar necks in the world at Breedlove Guitars.

Jay Ramey

Craftsman since 2008

Jay Ramey has been building and working with his hands all of his life. He first started experimenting with guitar building in high school, and is now an integral part of the body department here at Breedlove Guitars.