The Breedlove Team
What Drives Us
Sound is Our Passion
At Breedlove, we’ve been dreaming, designing and crafting tomorrow’s guitars today for 30 years, right here in Bend, Oregon. We have a fierce pride of place. We breathe the mountain air, we walk in the forest, we talk to the trees. We believe in nature, we believe in music, we believe in community, just like you. Every Breedlove player is unique, inspired. So, we are inspired. We believe you should sing your song. Play Breedlove—play better, sound better, play more.
From your first strum, we’re here, beside you. Your passion is ours and our craft is in your hands. Together, we can make joy. Welcome to Bend. Welcome to the Breedlove family.
Crafting Your Sound
Breedlove Builders & Designers
Spend just a few moments with any Breedlove crafter and you will quickly learn that their passion for music is matched by only one thing, their obsession with guitars. More than a few keep it going after work, hammering frets and shaving braces in home shops, or playing gigs at local hot spots. You will also learn, depending on whom you talk to, the fastest black diamond slope on Mt. Bachelor, a top-secret fly casting eddy on the Deschutes or the most captivating view from the Farewell Bend trail. Even more than the strings, that lust for life and love of nature might just be the most important element in your Breedlove guitar.
Angela Christensen
Head Product Designer
After 21 years, the chief designer is, in many ways, the walking philosophy of Breedlove. From a young age, Angela Christensen knew she wanted her life to revolve around music. She just wasn’t sure how. [...]
Aaron Adams
Craftsman since 2002
Aaron takes pride in crafting instruments that reflect Breedlove’s commitment to exceptional quality. With over a decade of experience, he leads the body department, where he inspects every instrument before it advances to assembly. Inspections [...]
Scott Wegner
Craftsman since 2011
Scott, originally from Indiana, moved to Bend in 2002 after working in construction. He now brings his passion for precision to the neck department at Breedlove, where he takes great pride in crafting meticulous neck [...]
Gary Flaherty
Craftsman since 1993
Gary has been meticulously handcrafting Breedlove guitars for over two decades, making him one of the most experienced craftsmen in the workshop. Having worked in every department, he now specializes in string-up, where he takes [...]
Evan Manthei
Craftsman since 2010
Evan has a graphic design background and a degree in guitar repair and building from Minnesota State College Southeast Technical. He’s a guitar lover through and through with an artist’s eye, both of which serve [...]
Erik Miottke
Craftsman since 2014
Erik’s journey through the music industry has been anything but conventional, filled with fascinating experiences and a deep love for the craft. With countless hours spent behind microphones, audio boards, and drum kits, his career [...]
Bradley Streit
Craftsman since 2014
Bradley has been a valued member of the Breedlove finish team for several years, where he contributes to creating stunning instruments. Outside of work, Bradley is passionate about making lasting memories with friends and leaving [...]
Jade McNair
Craftsman since 2013
Jade, originally from Everett, Washington, has called Oregon home for over a decade. With a remarkable 26+ years dedicated to the art of finishing, he brings a wealth of experience and a diverse array of [...]
Paul Roshau
Craftsman since 2013
Dedicated craftsman Paul Roshau embodies the artistry and precision behind many Breedlove guitar necks from the Custom Shop, showcased in the captivating “Meet Your Makers” series (Watch at the top of this page). With a [...]
Richard Justice
Craftsman since 2013
Richard is a seasoned professional with 35 years of experience in the timber products industry. Over the course of his career, he has worked as a sawyer in various manufacturing plants and has honed his [...]
Dalton Bell
Craftsman since 2013
Dalton has been a valued member of our team since 2013. In their role, they find great satisfaction in witnessing the culmination of everyone’s hard work, especially when the guitars come alive for the first [...]
Erik Has-Ellison
Operations Manager
With over twenty-five years of experience in music and craftsmanship, Erik has dedicated his career to the art of guitar making. His journey began with a deep passion for music, leading him to pivotal roles [...]
Steve Shisler
Craftsman since 2010
Steve brings a diverse background to our team, with experience as a certified hyster driver, sawmill sawfiler, HVAC installer, and off-grid solar systems technician, among other roles. Since joining our company, Steve has found joy [...]
