Creative Virginia - Cunningham Handmade Instruments
Channel: Blue Ridge Streaming from WBRA-TV - Roanoke VA
Date: 2022-04-06

Jackson Cunningham Handmade Musical Instruments is based in Grayson County, Virginia, USA.

Raised in rural Southern Oregon, Jackson grew up in a home where music and woodworking were a way of life. His father was a master craftsman and these skills were passed down at a very young age. Family ties and a love of music brought Jackson to Southwestern Virginia where he began building instruments full time with the generous help of many local luthiers. His driving inspiration has always been the instruments his musical heroes used to perform classic American roots music.

After 15 years, the shop remains a one-man operation and handwork is still the foundation of each build.

From selection of tonewoods, construction, custom neck profiles, and down to the final fit, finish and setup, Jackson ensures each step is taken with meticulous care.

His instruments are sought after by collectors, and have been played by musicians on stages around the globe, They have also been featured at the world's premier instrument retailers, including Gruhn Guitars in Nashville, Tennessee, and Folkway Music in Ontario, Canada.

Please contact for updated pricing and build times, all are inquiries welcomed and encouraged.