Nazar Holikov - Guitar Maker
How did you get into guitar making? Nazar: It actually happened by chance. My original profession had nothing to do with woodworking. It all started with music - spent many years playing bass in bands across various genres, from death metal to pop. Over time, I began repairing and optimizing my own instruments and those of my friends. Eventually, I wanted to know if I could build a complete guitar from scratch. So, I just tried it. Once the first guitar was finished, it became clear to me very quickly: this is exactly what I want to do. The entire process - from the initial idea and selecting the materials to the moment the instrument is played for the first time - completely hooked me. Today, I focus entirely on professional repairs and custom guitar and bass building. Do you build to order, and how does the process work? Nazar: Currently, I build instruments exclusively to order, though I am already planning to launch my own production line. With a custom instrument, it is incr...
