Is there any better instrument than the guitar? I got my first one when I was 10 years old, and it’s been a best friend to me throughout the last 20 years of my life. To the outsider it’s a cool toy, but to those that have felt the meditative experience that connects feelings inside of you that no words can describe, you understand that there is something truly special about playing this instrument.
I built my first guitar when I was 18. I followed a book and by hand with cheap tools I crafted an instrument I still have today. It was an incredible experience even if the resulting six-string was less than stellar. It started a journey for me; I knew one day I would do it again but this time create something truly unique. Throughout my time in college that dream stayed on my mind, and once I graduated in the midst of the Covid pandemic I knew I had one moment in my life where I can finally make that dream a reality.
I dove head first into the design. I started by building a CNC machine, one that was custom designed for tight tolerances. I wanted my guitars to be made with exacting specifications and my love of technology was going to get me there. It took 2 years of probably the most exciting work I've ever done - designing the Ryzen guitar. I went through iteration after iteration and after many moments of frustration it finally happened. I plugged in the Ryzen guitar and it sang to me in a way I never felt a guitar sing to me before. The more I played it the more it felt like home in my hands, and I knew I had to see this guitar out there in the world for others to experience as well. Hopefully with the support of a few like minded guitar aficionados who take a chance on this design we can turn this into something truly special. Ryzen Guitars is only just beginning, I’m filled with excitement for all of you to see what comes next, but for now we keep on rocking.
Ryan Birnie
Owner Ryzen Guitars
