Tim Reede Guitars

Thank you to my friend John Mason for doing this quick demo of the Pearwood Nomad.

Tim Reede Custom Guitars - Pear Wood Nomad Demo John Mason plays a peace medley on a Pear wood Nomad built by Tim Reede (www.reedeguitars.com). The guitar is an OM style with pear wood back and sides and a...

The guitar that I am working on now is inspired by my late friend Leo Whitebird. He was a musician, a craftsman, a recording studio owner, a luthier and much more. After he passed away I received some very nice wood that he had acquired for building guitars. With Leo in mind, I will be using his wood to create a new guitar. The back, sides, fingerboard, soundboard and other parts came from his shop. From the profits, there will be a donation made in his name to charity.

Here is the truss rod cover for my next guitar build.

Tim Sparks and I spent the evening with Mike at Steeple on Main recording studio in Maple Plain. A super cool vibe!

The adjustable neck has been around for many decades. It solves several issues that acoustic guitars develop over time. Seasonal humidity changes cause the soundboard to rise and fall, changing the string height. And as years of tension pull on the wood, neck angle also changes, eventually needing an expensive neck re-set. The ability to quickly adjust the neck angle will correct these problems simply by turning a screw.

This neck has a pivot bolt and an adjustment bolt that is accessed through the sound hole. Once the desired string height is achieved, the pivot bolt is tightened and the neck is clamped tightly in place. This insures excellent coupling for maximum tone and volume.

I’m getting the bridge attached to this new F2 model. I am looking forward to getting it strung up and making music.

Tributes from around the globe are pouring in with the news of the overnight passing of Minnesota music legend, Garry "Jellybean" Johnson.

A member of both The Time and The Family, and a producer for the likes of Janet Jackson, Johnson was a foundational figure of what has become known worldwide as the Minneapolis Sound.

Two days prior to his passing, Johnson celebrated his 69th birthday.

Today I am getting around to finishing the F2 prototype. I decided to go with a sunburst. No multi scale or arm bevel on this one, but there are a couple of cool things happening with the neck and neck joint……..more to show about that later.

We had a very nice time at the Depot Gallery in Red Wing for the Shaping Sound exhibit. The Red Wing Arts crew did amazing work putting this display together! The exhibit runs through October 26th.

I didn’t know that they were using a picture of my guitar on the banner, but thanks!

Opening today, Aug 29! Our next exhibit in Red Wing Arts Depot Gallery, "Shaping Sound: The Hand-built Guitar"

ABOUT THE EXHIBIT
Step into the world of lutherie, where artists transform raw wood into instruments of extraordinary beauty and sound. Shaping Sound: The Hand-built Guitar is an immersive exhibit celebrating the artistry, precision, and passion behind handcrafted acoustic guitars.

This show features a stunning collection of hand-built guitars, each a testament to the artistry, skill, and dedication of today’s finest luthiers including: T. Drew Heinonen, Charlie Hoffman, Philip Lang, Rachel Levin, Todd M. Lunneborg, James A. Olson, Lee Sadler, Tim Reede, Benjamin Williams, Paul Woolson, and music-inspired artworks by Wiley Harang and Bruce Hecksel.

Come experience the exhibition, and make plans to join us at several special events - learn more at redwingarts.org/calendar-of-events/2025/8/29-exhibit-shaping-sound

This exhibit is supported by:
Minnesota State College Southeast

This activity is made possible by the voters of MN though a grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund

Red Wing Arts Depot Gallery
418 Levee Street, Red Wing
Th, 10-7
Fr, 10-5
Sa, 9-5
Su, 12-5
Mo, 10-5