"As a musician, I get how particular a guitarist can be about their instruments. Not only should a guitar look cool, it also needs to operate intuitively, sound great, and be extremely reliable."
~ Joe Parker
Working out of his one-man shop in Eugene, Oregon, Joe Parker builds electric guitars that feel both refreshingly modern and like they could've been pulled from a long-lost '60s catalog. He's a graduate of the Roberto-Venn School of Luthiery in Phoenix, and spent over five years at Collings Guitars in Austin - the last three of them building Collings electrics - before going independent.
His own designs, including the Skylighter, the Magretti, and a growing catalog of one-off custom builds, draw inspiration from vintage Teisco and other unconventional '60s shapes, paired with Gemini pickups wound to his spec and the kind of fit and finish his Collings years made second nature. Joe is also a fine artist and photographer, and the aesthetic side of his work shows in every guitar that leaves the bench.
As a one-man shop, the guitars come out at their own pace - definitely worth a conversation when one lands here.
Boutique Quality with Soul
Parker’s instruments blend mid‑century style with contemporary refinement. Models like the Magretti use bolt‑neck construction and a 25.5" scale, while chambered swamp‑ash bodies and deep German carves recall classic offsets yet offer modern comfort.
Modern Vintage Aesthetic
After honing his skills at Collings, Joe builds each guitar by hand in his one‑man Eugene, Oregon shop. These guitars have attracted fans including former Fender masterbuilder Jay Black.
Clear, Articulate Tones
Parker equips many models with Gemini Twin Mag single coils, giving them a clear, articulate voice with strong fundamentals that sit between a Duo Jet and a Les Paul.
