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ABOUT US AND THE ARTISTS WE SUPPORT
Welcome to Bear Creek Custom Timber Guitars
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.
Bill
Mark
We Proudly Support the Following Artists
www.JackShealy.com
Jack Shealy is a fourth-generation Floridian and native son of the Everglades.
His life and music have been deeply shaped by the culture, stories, and untamed landscapes of the Big Cypress Swamp. For more than two decades, he has written songs and performed across the South, blending his lifelong love of music with Gladesmen heritage and way of life that raised him.
A passionate advocate for preserving Old Florida culture and its wild landscapes, Shealy writes from lived experience. His songs carry the voices of the road, the people, the places, and the hardworking communities that music has taken him. Anchored by honest storytelling, gritty vocals and expressive slide guitar, The Jack Shealy Band creates a raw, roots-driven blend of Southern rock, swamp soul, blues, and Americana. The music feels like a slow ride through the Deep South, equal parts grit, groove, and storytelling.
www.GatorNate.com
Gator Nate has carved out his own mash-up of homegrown swamp-blues and country-funk. With a spirit as untamed and unforgettable as the Everglades themselves, he walks the line between myth and music, and his sound captures the spirit of old Florida in every note.