Mike Thompson

MonkeyHouse Guitars Kansas

Get ready for an electrifying episode. We dive deep into the world of custom guitar craftsmanship with Mike Thompson. He is the founder of MonkeyHouse Guitars. Hailing from Tecumseh, Kansas, Mike’s journey from tree-climbing to guitar designer is a testament to passion meeting opportunity. Mike, is known for creating unique, one-off instruments, sourcing wood locally and using high-quality components. Each guitar is crafted by hand from the ground up. They are made to the customer’s exact specifications. This process allows for a high level of personalization. He sources materials like walnut, maple, and catalpa from local trees. He favors finishes like true oil to achieve a smooth, non-sticky feel. Builds often feature distinctive elements like, LED, UV reactive bindings and inlays, unique scale lengths, and high-end pickups. The evolution of these guitar designs shows a massive leap in both technical advancement and intricate complexity.

We discussed how things have changed since our last interview. How his work for high-profile bands as elevates his shop’s reputation. MonkeyHouse recently built custom Electric Guitars for Art Alexakis and Davey French of Everclear, and Peter Klett of Candlebox. Check out the episode for the full story about the design and creation of these amazing guitars turned out. He also shares his experience of how he got connected with these great bands. What a Story!

This episode is a testament to what happens when raw passion meets precision engineering. Whether you are a professional musician, a weekend warrior, or a fan of artisan craftsmanship, you will find it inspiring. Come with us to explore the sawdust-covered world of Mike Thompson. Find out why the loudest voices in the industry are all shouting for a MonkeyHouse. Tune in to hear why Mike believes the perfect guitar is never finished! More information go to the website at monkeyhouseguitars.com.

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