2022 Andy Culpepper "Lefty" SP/IN

Prior to building, Andy Culpepper started to play classical guitar as a teenager, and later transitioned into flamenco – he even studied flamenco in Spain and has since done a good amount of performing – solo, accompanying and dance. As with many luthiers, Andy’s first guitar was to build himself an instrument to play on but after showing the guitar around, he began getting orders, and so eventually decided to become a full-time luthier. His formal studies were done with Richard Cogger, a classical and flamenco guitar maker in Ithaca. Andy shared work space with him for a couple of years before establishing his own shop where he continues to work today. So his guitars are truly a “players” instrument, very easy to play and responsive to both the left and right hands.