Mike has often been given the freedom to create ideas for the Jackson Custom Shop “Short Runs”. This concept, Jackson Department of Corrections is an example. Mike came up with the idea of prison stripes and chains and even designed the chain link inlays to wrap the design from the body up through the fingerboard! […]Read More
Them’s Fighting Words
I want to address the “technology enhanced vs. all ‘freehand/old school’ airbrushing” controversy that is lingering around the modern art industry. Many of you know my stance on the issue, but maybe not the basis. Here it is. You have 2 choices in life. You can be the hammer, or you can be a nail. […]Read More
SPOTLIGHT: Mike’s WarBird Art
Those of you whom have followed Mike for any length of time have probably noticed that he is a big fan of Warbird paint jobs, particularly on guitars. I, better than anyone I suppose, know how much he enjoys this particular type of art, so I decided to ask Mike exactly why he found warbird […]Read More
HOW TO: Godzilla UNLEASHED
This particular customer asked for a Godzilla themed guitar that would be in an old 70-80’s Movie Poster style. Fun!! I started by creating a photo composite from a variety of images and vector drawings. When the customer approved my idea, I went on to create a vector mask for the composition. You can see how the layout […]Read More
SPOTLIGHT: The Reaper
Custom, hand carved, 3D bad ass, full blown screamer! Mike created this masterpiece as a spec build. Although it sold moments after we presented it to the world, it is still a popular instrument that makes a splash whenever it is seen. The Reaper it is this week’s SPOTLIGHT model. SPECS: 5A maple neck-thru design […]Read More
Aluminum Flak Jacket
This super-unique Flak Jacket was built for a great, repeat customer who has a large collection of Mike’s work both on Jackson and Learn Guitars. The grinded metal aluminum laminated finish was prototyped by Mike and debuted at a NAMM show on a custom Jackson. Andy saw the piece and ordered a Flak Jacket in […]Read More
Eddie and the Flag
Iron Maiden’s mascot, Eddie the Head is ALWAYS a big hit and this recent Guitar created for Jeff B is no different! Check out this modified take on “The Trooper”!
Mr Happy
SOLD!! Here it is. Number 5 and the LAST guitar being offered in the “Too Many Guitars” Summer Sale. Mr. Happy is a guitar that Mike LOVES. This was his main guitar for Lords of Distortion shows and it was used to record 2 albums. He is only willing to let it go because he […]Read More
HVMTL Double Flak Jacket
Our “Too Many Guitars” Series is moving fast! Here is #4 in the series of 5. This is a unique, one-off Flak Jacket design that will complement any guitar collection!!
Up In Smoke
Here is #3 in the “Too Many Guitars” series. A Learn Guitars Double Neck Flak Jacket… a Shredder and Rhythm instrument in one!!
Brain Eaters!!
SOLD!! This is the 2nd installment of the “Too Many Guitars” Sale. This is the latest in the Horror Series where Mike utilized old horror movie posters as an inspiration for custom paint.
Nuclear War Hammer
SOLD!! Introducing…. the 2020 “TOO MANY GUITARS” promotion!! We need to make some room on the wall for another round of custom and spec builds. That means YOU get to benefit from a series of amazing custom instruments priced to move. Our first piece up for grabs is the NUCLEAR WAR HAMMER…