Stephen Beckwith

Stephen Beckwith is a luthier and owner of Beckwith Strings based in Grafton, MA. Stephen has handcrafted over 100 unique acoustic stringed instruments and offers repair and maintenance services for most stringed instruments. He specializes in crafting guitars and offers customizations to address musicians’ needs. He has been playing guitar since age 9 and continues to perform live music and coordinate monthly jam sessions for musicians in the area. Stephen is a self-taught craftsman and a Guild of American Luthiers member.

Education

  • BS, Electrical Engineering, University of Lowell

Certifications & Organizations

  • Member, Guild of American Luthiers
  • Member, Association of Stringed Instrument Artisans (A.S.I.A.)

Favorite Piece of Advice

You want to get back to playing? Take the guitar out of the closet or under the bed, and put it on a stand next to your couch.

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