John Mayes, Luthier
John Started his lutherie career in 1996 when he built his first instrument, a walnut/cedar parlor guitar. He continued to build guitars, pouring himself into each one as they continually improved.
He accepted a position, working under the guidance of luthier Dana Bourgeois at Pantheon Guitars in Lewiston, Maine. While in Maine, John had a hand in building hundreds of guitars, refining his skills along the way. Some time later, John moved back to his home state of Oklahoma to start his own lutherie, Mayes Guitars.
Since then, John has built over 100 guitars, 40 ukuleles, and more than 2 dozen electric guitars. John dedicates his full energy into every instrument he builds. No instrument leaves the shop unless it is a prime example of his best work. We invite you to take a look around this site and contact John to experience a fruition of years of building and a passionate pursuit of perfection.