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It’s always a special moment when amazing musicians fall in love with my guitars. Please enjoy this section. Get to know each one by simply clicking on any image. You’ll be directed to their website. I am so grateful to everyone who owns an Irvin and for their many kind words.
2019 Acoustic Guitarist of the year.
2017 International Fingerstyle Champion
“I am utterly blown away by this instrument and feel deeply grateful for the opportunity to play it. His instruments are like nothing I’ve ever experienced!”
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Singer Songwriter - fingerstylist - Bellingham, WA
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"My signature series with Irvin is mesmerizing. The deep lows, tonal balance and crystal clear harmonics make it such an inspiring instrument to write and perform on. It feels solid and holds up well to the beating I give it with my percussive style of playing. Sustain for days. I swear it's still ringing in the other room. I can't recommend it enough!" - Sean Hall
Singer songwriter - California
“My new Irvin guitar just keeps opening up as I play it. Great dynamic range. It holds the passion of songs together when I surge then rings true and clear in my most intimate moments. It helps me push beyond my capabilities. What a gift”
singer/songwriter - Arizona
“The Irvin is so smooth to play. Especially for fingerpicking. The neck matches perfectly to guitars I was so accustomed to playing. It’s a chameleon of a guitar, too. It’s bright when I want it to be, and mellow when I want it to be, completely depending on what I’m playing and how I’m playing it - which is unlike most guitars I’ve played. I’ve often had to bring two or three guitars to a gig, but now I only take the Irvin!”
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“It doesn’t get any better than this!” Daniel Kohavi
Singer/Songwriter - Issaquah, WA
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“Wayne built a very special Irvin Small Jumbo for me. It is constructed only of woods native to the Pacific Northwest and stands for sustainability as much as it does for beauty and musicality. The tone is clear and resonant, and the sustain and intonation excellent. Nothing like it.”
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Singer/Songwriter - Silverdale, WA
“This is the most incredible instrument I have ever held! Wayne’s passion and skill as a luthier is unmatched. As a PNW artist, I wanted this signature model guitar to be constructed of woods native to the region. Wayne paired the Tunnel 13 Redwood with Claro Walnut back and sides, Fishman electronics, and a custom truss rod cover with inlay work done by the world-renowned, Larry Robinson! It sounds absolutely incredible, and I couldn’t be happier with this one-of-a-kind heirloom!”
Stephen Leiweke
Nashville musician - sound engineer - owner of Yackland Studios
“The first time I picked up an Irvin guitar, I knew I was holding something special. The attention to detail, the solid craftsmanship and stunning tone captured me immediately. I feel like I am creating art with a piece of art in my hands. It is truly inspiring." after a recent concert, "It sounded AMAZING! Much better than any acoustic I have played on a live stage!"
Singer Songwriter - author - speaker Nashville
“I love my Irvin Guitar”
Newsong Band
“I am amazed at this fine instrument Wayne of Irvin Guitars made for me and you never know what you will get when you have something built but this is dead on. This is not an “off the shelf” Guitar, it’s high quality in every way. I have enjoyed playing this on tour now and look forward to the enjoyment well into my retirement years with it. Thanks again Wayne!”
Andrew Osenga
Singer Songwriter - Nashville
Powerful duo from Kirkland, WA
“I picked the guitar up a week ago last Thursday evening, brought it home and thought I would just lightly listen to its sound for 5-10 minutes. 2 hours later I had to put it down. I had to go to bed and get up early the next day! I knew I was playing a guitar but it sounded like a fine grand piano. The overtones and resonance were amazing.” Bhaj Townsend
“Balanced, sustain, responsive, wonderful distinctive guitars!” Gordon Currie