At Area 51 Guitars, master luthier, Keith Ray, uses the knowledge he has gained through his decades of experience on the road touring with big name acts.  He's incorporated the techniques he developed with the preferences his artists have demanded, into a design he feels is the most comfortable and resonant instrument available.  Keith can help you build the instrument you've been wanting all of your life.  He looks at the process with an open mind, handcrafting instruments and creating specialized tools which allow him to have an unparalleled final product.  The luthier shop and the process itself are constantly evolving with new technology to enhance the instrument and satisfy every customer request.



Fretless work in progress






Limba body getting started


Sugarpine prototype