A Larry Pogreba instrument

Off-grid Montana · since the 1960s

Larry Pogreba

Hand-built resonators, Weissenborns, archtops and electrics — sound first, made one at a time from reclaimed materials.

What do Bonnie Raitt, Keb' Mo', David Lindley, Jackson Browne, Emmylou Harris, Greg Leisz, Cindy Cashdollar, Darrell Scott and Jerry Douglas have in common? They all play Pogreba guitars.

I’ve recently uploaded a lot of music — please have a listen. If you like any of it, feel free to download it and give a homeless guy a buck. I’m building Damascus knives again, too; you can see those here. Thank you for visiting — enjoy the site.

Guitars

Guitars

Resonators, Weissenborns, archtops and electrics — small-batch builds shaped by the player and the song.

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Guitar Building

Guitar Building

Aluminum resonator cones, reclaimed tropical hardwoods, solar-powered shop. A look inside the process.

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Knives

Knives

Damascus blades forged from hand-made steel — rosewood burl handles, mokume guards, working edges.

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Keb' Mo' on a Pogreba resonator

One of countless players who've picked up a Pogreba instrument.

Played by

Pogreba instruments are heard on stages and records around the world.

Bonnie RaittKeb' Mo'David LindleyJackson BrowneEmmylou HarrisGreg LeiszCindy CashdollarDarrell ScottJerry Douglas

Looking for an instrument?

I don't take many custom orders — I build my experiments and offer them for sale. Get in touch to find out what's on hand right now.