Mike Chapman Visits Workshop

As much as we enjoy the solitude of our rural location, it's always great to have visitors make the trek into the woods to see us. This Friday, legendary producer Mike Chapman did just that. If you're not familiar with Mike's CV, I'll just direct you to his Wiki page for an astounding (and also incomplete) account of his acomplishments up 'til now. This was all the more fun for me because I've been a fan of his production and songwriting since the early 1970s when I was a confirmed Brit Music maniac. Over the years, we both worked with many of the same artists: Blondie, The Sweet, Lita Ford and The Knack. If you doubt the seriousness of his guitar playing, just listen to a collection of the songs he's penned or played on. His stamp is all over pop music spanning the decades. He's currently working on over a dozen projects simultaneously!

Here's Mike and Dave in the Workshop going over exactly where Mike would have his name on the headstock. Just as his reputation for precision and detail in the studio would suggest, Mike has very specific requirements and ideas about how his instruments should be too.

Here we are in the "The Vault" looking at the billets of figured maple. By the looks of that solid gold Rolex on his wrist, I think Mr. Chapman knows quality and timeless style when he holds it. We're looking forward to crafting a guitar in collaboration with him.

Comments

[Tom P.]

Now that's rock royalty! You guys are sooooooooo cool. I'd work there for free just to be a fly on the wall.

Tom

[Harry Sihombing @ realguitarsite]

cool! do you have the picture of the finished product?