Strength In Numbers
Some of the world’s finest guitar makers were trained at Galloup Guitars and as a team, we have collaborate on many projects, this has become known as Galloup Studios.
The Mission
mission (noun) mis.sion; an important goal or purpose that is accompanied by strong conviction; a calling or vocation.
Our vision was to deliver a world class musical instrument paired with a personalized chair that incorporates the classic mission designs.
The back of the chair’s glass was etched with half of the guitar’s art work so the expression is not complete until the two are together.
Contributors
- The Mission Chair: Zachary Balwinski, Tyler Robbins, Bryan Galloup
- The Mission Guitar: Bryan Galloup, Tyler Robbins
- Designs: Bryan Galloup, Zachary Balwinski, Tyler Robbins
- CAD: Mathew Van Arnam
- CNC: Mathew Van Arnam
- Photos: Gry Rick
- Shop: Galloup Guitars
King “V”
Dan Erlewine is one of the worlds greatest luthiers. In the early 70’s, Dan made guitars for some of music’s most prominent players and currently, Dan and Bryan have teamed up to reproduce these iconic guitars.
Each model is meticulously replicated from Dan’s original drawings he made with Albert King in 1970 including original specification hand wound pick ups.
Joe Bonamassa playing Dan’s original King “V” for his Three King’s tour. Joe took delivery of his personalized King “V” in 2021.
Contributors
- Luthier: Dan Erlewine, Zack Balwinski, Ben Kahler, Bryan Galloup
- Designs: Dan Erlewine, Zack Balwinski, Mathew Van Arnam, Tom Dalia
- CAD: Mathew Van Arnam, Tom Dalia
- CNC: Mathew Van Arnam, Tom Dalia
- Photos: Tyler Robbins
- Shop: Galloup Guitars
Pin Stripe
Bryan looks for inspiration in every aspect of his life. As a youth, Bryan’s father made hot rod’s and there was always something in the garage being chopped and shaved. Pin stripping was one of the embellishment Bryan always admired.
Pin Striping is traditionally painted on with a feather. But the Studios team had to develop a way to inlay it so it had that Galloup twist.
Galloup Studios developed a method that totally pulled this off completely on the CNC.
Contributors
- Luthier: Bryan Galloup, Tyler Robbins
- Designs: Tyler Robbins, Tom Dalia
- CAD: Tom Dalia
- CNC: Tom Dalia
- Photos: Tyler Robbins
- Shop: Galloup Guitars
A Century of Progress
From 1933 to 1934 Chicago, Illinois hosted the Century of Progress International Exposition, also known as the Chicago World’s Fair. The theme of the fair was technological innovations, with its motto being “Science Finds, Industry Applies, Man Adapts,” posing the idea that science and American life were one in the same.
A little over a decade earlier, Master Luthier Lloyd Loar worked for Gibson from 1919 to 1924 and developed the Master Series instruments.
2022 was the 100 year anniversary of the Master Series therefore, we decided to make an instrument to commemorate the L-5’s centennial birthday.
Contributors
Luthier: Bryan Galloup, Ben Kahler
Designs: Bryan Galloup, Ben Kahler, Tom Dalia
CAD: Tom Dalia
CNC: Tom Dalia
Photos: Tyler Robbins
Shop: Galloup Guitars
Hibiscus
It is no mystery Tyler Robbins views the guitar world in a different light. Additionally, he understands what opportunities technology has to offer.
Tyler’s eye for design is unique at all levels but most importantly, his guitars sound as good as they look.
The concept for this guitar was so popular, he has had many requests to replicate its concepts.
Contributors
- Luthier: Tyler Robbins
- Designs: Tyler Robbins, Tom Dalia
- CAD: Tom Dalia
- CNC: Tom Dalia
- Photos: Tyler Robbins
- Shop: Galloup Guitars
Deco Nouveau
Art Deco, Frank Lloyd Wright and guitars all seem to go together. Art Nouveau (new art), that refers to the totality of everything from this time period, has made an impression on many instrument makers.
Bryan’s spin is “Deco Nouveau” or (new deco) that has combined many aspects of Deco designs, architecture and the Galloup team’s*** twist.
Traditionally, Bryan’s guitars are not highly embellished. But occasionally the team likes to push the boundaries.
Contributors
- Luthiers: Bryan Galloup, Tyler Robbins
- Desings: Bryan Galloup, Tyler Robbins, Matt Van Arnam
- CAD: Matt Van Arnam
- CNC: Matt Van Arnam
- Photos: Tyler Robbins
TKT-17″
Ben Kahler is fine luthier who has made a positive impression on our guitar making community. He has contributed to many projects in the Galloup shop but additionally, Ben’s personal line of guitars are unique in every aspect with a style all their own.
The TKT 17” features an Alaskan Sitka spruce top, European maple back, sides and neck. Other appointments are ebony trim and components with a few special features under the hood.
The setting “Night Burst” on a red foundation was a nice touch for this unique build.
Contributors
- Luthier: Ben Kahler
- Desings: Ben Kahler
- CAD: Ton Dalia
- CNC: Tom Dalia
- Photos: Tyler Robbins
- Shop: Galloup Guitars
Mokume Gane
(木目金) is a Japanese metalworking procedure which produces a mixed-metal laminate with distinctive layered patterns; the term is also used to refer to the resulting laminate itself.
Sam Guidry is a fine luthier specializing in simplistic designs focusing on tone, playability and response.
Currently, Sam makes his personal line of finger style guitars “Guidry Guitars” and works independently from his home shop in Rogers Heights, MI.
Contributors
- Luthier: Sam Guidry
- Designs: Sam Guidry
- CAD: Tom Dalia
- CNC: Tom Dalia
- Photos: Tyler Robbins
- Shop: Galloup Guitars
Zack Balwinski
Zack Balwinski became one of the finest Luthiers to work in the Galloup Studios and was* responsible for many of unique works including “The Mission”.
Zack is currently working with Russll Olmstead at Northeast Guitars in Grand Rapids, MI.
Contributors
- Luthier: Zack Balwinski
- CAD: Matt Van Arnam
- CNC: Matt Van Arnam
- Photos: Tyler Robbins
- Shop: Galloup Guitars
If you have any questions, please contact us at; bryan@galloupguitars.com or 1-800-278-0089
Galloup Guitars, 10840 Northland Drive, Big Rapids Michigan 49307 – phone 1-231-796-5611 – 1-800-278-0089, www.galloupguitars.com – bryan@galloupguitars.com -Copyright © 2022 Galloup guitars, All Rights Reserved