Acoustic guitars built around the job they have to do.

I build acoustic guitars for players who care about how quickly the note speaks, separates notes, and pushes back through the hands. Most of that work happens before the guitar looks finished.

A finished Rick Molloy acoustic guitar.

I start with the musical job.

The useful question is not which model sounds best in the abstract. It is what the guitar has to do for the player. From there I work through the top, braces, bridge, neck, and setup until the instrument supports that job.

Separation and headroom

OM / Orchestra Model

For players who need separation, headroom, and enough space between the notes for complex voicings to stay readable.

Immediate balance

00 / Small Body

For a lighter touch, where quick attack and even response matter more than raw output.

Warmth with control

Modified Dreadnought

For players who want the familiar push of a larger guitar without letting the low end take over the rest of the instrument.

Built around the player

Custom Instruments

Custom work starts with your touch, your tuning, the music it has to cover, and what your current guitar will not do.