This guitar is for Lizann, whose father and grandfather’s shop and wood stash we have been cleaning out for several years. Every piece of wood on this guitar comes from her! The Koa is from a unit of wood her grandfather bought to make clocks from. The Wenge is a hard and dark tropical wood that is well suited for fretboards and trim. The neck is some Mahogany and Maple scraps. I really like the sound of this instrument, mellow but articulate. I also really liked how the sprout inlay worked out for the headstock. Thanks Lizann!

“Upon opening the case of my Beansprout Tenor Guitar the first thing I noticed was the scent of the wood (heavenly), and then I was drawn to the beauty of the instrument.

When I picked it up I was amazed to notice all the details - the Koa with sapwood, the inlay, the tuners, the tailpiece, the binding and more. I began to softly strum and play a few chords.

This tenor guitar is like no other instrument I have ever owned. The sound is so unique and it’s easy to play. The sound and vibrations in my body made me feel blessed to own it and eager to play it and explore all the nuances possible.

Aaron has crafted an heirloom instrument for me, and it will be passed down through the generations of my family because of the wood that belonged to my grandfather and my father. An heirloom also because it was crafted with such love and skill by a master who cares about every aspect of the instrument and the person who will receive the gift of a Beansprout instrument.

I couldn’t be more pleased with this Beansprout Tenor Guitar and the craftsmanship, design, precision and love that went into the making of thisbeautiful instrument filled with so much sentimental meaning. Thanks Aaron and Nicole for making this dream come true for me.
- L. S. ”