About Us
A Davis Guitars is an acoustic guitar company based in San Diego, CA where luthier Arthur Strum Davis has built and worked on guitars since 1978.
From 1986 through 1997, Art honed his craft as a head luthier for Taylor Guitars. Wanting to take his craft to the next level, implementing his own theories on guitar making, he took his act solo in 2000.
Art Davis set out to create the most player friendly, studio-worthy and performance-ready acoustic guitar possible.
"The lightness in construction gives my guitars their warmth and liveliness. It's the precedent setting top bracing that provides their punch and sustain. The gentle curves, well-proportioned bodies and neck angle geometry create the balance of volume, tone and strength," says Davis. "I've found a way to do all of this without compromise; something I never thought could be done."
A Davis Guitars has spent the past several years forming relationships with artists. Session players. Touring guitarists. Singers and songwriters. Producers. Those in the industry to make their living writing, recording and/or performing. Their input helped us fine-tune A Davis Guitars' 2007 line.
Our guitars are handmade and we custom build a few hundred per year. Because of our attention to detail and high standards, only so many can be produced annually. We tailor make our acoustics to the artists' specification and do the same for all our word of mouth customers. You won't find an A Davis Guitar in an Guitar Center or retail outlet. We deal with you on a one on one basis.
If you're playing a sold out venue or to a room full of friends. Or whether recording at Abbey Road versus at home with Pro Tools; you're getting the same quality instrument and personal attention we give the best in the business.