Roberts Luthiery Custom 000 12-Fret Brazilian / Aged Sitka Guitar w/ K&K Pure Mini Pickup
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Custom 000 12-Fret Roberts Luthiery Brazilian Rosewood / Aged Spruce
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Local Luthier Bob Mizek (aka Roberts Luthiery) Suburban Chicago.
I began my journey with guitars in 1974 after meeting Jim Beach of the legendary Wooden Music in Chicago. Jim wasn’t just a master luthier—he was a mentor and a dear friend. Under his guidance, I learned the essentials of guitar repair and construction, skills that became the foundation for building my own instruments starting in 1978. From broken necks and full neck replacements to top reconstructions, body work, and more, Jim taught me the craft with patience and precision. He passed away in 2012, but his influence remains at the heart of everything I build. Over the years, I’ve also studied with respected masters including Charles Fox, Grit Laskin, Tim Teel, Dale Unger, and Roger Siminoff.
My early instruments were built under the name “Midnight Guitar Works.” After working a full day at the job that paid the bills, I spent my evenings crafting custom electric guitars inspired by classic Strat, LP, and Explorer designs—often with hardware and electronics you couldn’t find on factory models at the time. In the 1990s, as I expanded into mandolins and ukuleles, I rebranded as “Roberts Luthiery.” I’ve had the privilege of building instruments for well-known players as well as lesser-known musicians who’ve become treasured friends. I’d be honored to build one for you, too.
For clarity, I’m not affiliated with Daniel Roberts Stringworks. If you’re seeking information about Daniel’s guitars, please visit his website at www.DanielRobertsStringWorks.com.
Bob has been building fine custom acoustic and electric guitars (and guitar pickups) since 1978. Most of his yearly allotments are pre-sold. Client list includes Steve Howe (Yes), Justin Hayward (Moody Blues) Ted Nugent.
- 000 12-Fret Body
- Pre-Cites Brazilian Rosewood Back and Sides
- 25.4" Scale
- Aged Spruce Top
- Scalloped Bracing
- Herringbone Top Trim
- Ivoroid Binding
- EVO Gold Frets
- GraphTech Ratio Slothead Tuners
- K&K Pure Mini Electronics with Volume Control
- Hide Glue Construction
- Rockwood Hardshell Case