Welcome to Bear Creek Custom Timber Guitars

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We are Bill Truax and Mark James and we’re located in St. Petersburg Florida.

We specialize in handcrafting acoustic guitars that echo the rich, resonant tones of the pre-war era. Our passion is rooted in the belief that each guitar should not only produce exceptional sound but also tell a story, one of dedication, precision, and timeless beauty. At Bear Creek Custom Timber, every guitar is meticulously crafted by hand, using time-honored techniques that have been passed down through generations. By embracing the methods and materials used in this revered period, we create instruments that capture the warmth, depth, and character that defined the sound of early 20th-century music.

We don’t just build guitars, we craft heirlooms.