Our Story Is Built Into Every Guitar

At GK & Dewitt Custom Guitars, we believe a great guitar is more than an instrument—it’s a reflection of the hands that built it and the musician who plays it.

Founded on a passion for craftsmanship and tone, GK & Dewitt was created to do things differently than large, mass-production builders. We intentionally focus on quality over quantity, building each guitar by hand with careful attention to detail, materials, and playability. Every instrument is thoughtfully crafted one at a time, never rushed, and never treated as just another number on a production line.

From selecting premium woods to shaping, finishing, and final setup, each step of the process is done with purpose and precision. We value traditional methods, proven techniques, and the small details that often get overlooked—but make all the difference in how a guitar feels, sounds, and inspires.

Just as important as the guitar itself is the relationship with the player. At GK & Dewitt, you’ll always receive direct, hands-on customer service. We work closely with each client to understand their vision, preferences, and playing style, ensuring the final instrument is something deeply personal and truly their own.

Whether you’re a seasoned musician or someone searching for a forever instrument, our goal is simple: to build guitars that are honest, beautifully crafted, and made to be played for a lifetime.

Handcrafted. Intentional. Built the right way.

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Keith Tibbetts is a Florida native who has proudly called Tennessee home for more than two decades. A dedicated member of the National Guard, he has served on deployments in Kuwait and taken part in NATO training exercises across Europe, including Poland and Bulgaria.

A graduate of the Musicians Institute College of Contemporary Music, Keith specialized in guitar craftsmanship, blending formal training with hands-on experience. He brings the same discipline, precision, and commitment from his military service into every instrument he builds—pairing technical excellence with artistic vision to create truly unique, handcrafted guitars.

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Eli Dewitt is a California native who has called Tennessee home for the past four years. A former member of the National Guard, he served six years, including critical wildfire response efforts cutting firebreaks and a year-long deployment in Iraq.

A graduate of the Musicians Institute College of Contemporary Music, Eli specialized in guitar craftsmanship, blending technical training with hands-on experience. Today, he brings that knowledge full circle as an instructor at Musicians Institute, where he shares his passion and expertise—guiding the next generation of luthiers in the art, precision, and discipline of guitar design and craftsmanship.

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