Blackwater River Guitars
Larry Sakayama
I am still building guitars but no longer taking orders. This site exists now as a record of some of my work, and as a way to share information about my tools and processes. This site is also sorely out of date.
I build primarily with sustainable woods and do a lot of experimenting with recycled/reclaimed wood and body designs. Beyond guitars, I've built a 6 string banjo, mountain dulcimers, small boats, and other stuff.
I lead a group of experienced and budding luthiers called Blue Ridge Luthiers. I am a member of the Guild of American Luthiers and the Southwest Virginia Songwriters Association.
I play in a band called the Panini Brothers - a bunch of great guys playing original music.
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Instruments displayed at the Floyd Center for the Arts in Floyd, VA
at the Appalachian Strings Exhibition.
Strip built canoe
