John with his trusty companion, the Larrivee LV-10 (prize guitar from the 2002 National Fingerstyle Guitar Contest). |
When in a mellow mood, John reaches for his Paul McGill classical. |
Here’s John thumb-picking the Gretsch Rancher that he used at the 2004 Home of the Legends Competition. |
For Hawaiian slack-key music or anytime he needs a fat tone and lots of volume, John uses his National Tri-Cone resophonic guitar. |