What started as a passion project by Zach Winkler and Jonathan Shepard quickly turned to an opportunity to create as local musicians took notice of the unique prototypes.  The vison of constructing electric guitars which feature the look and feel of natural wood continues to influence the design processes and innovation taking place in the shops of Winkler Guitars LLC.

Founded in 2024, Winkler Guitars strives to optimize the production of electric guitars while maintaining our signature hand-made feel and a fully customizable experience.  Our innovative use of modern machinery and traditional lutherie techniques allows us to create never-before-seen designs, as well as provide a seamless design to fabrication process for clients and maintain competitive prices for artists.

We believe that the artistic needs of a guitarist go beyond the notes they play, and that musicians who perform with our guitars create a larger impact in the music scene.