Throughout this web site there are references to “We’ at John Osthoff Guitars. Although this implies that there are many of us working here, in fact the whole show is primarily run by the luthier, John Osthoff. John does all the building and follows each guitar from start to finish. While it is mostly a one-person operation, many have helped, either directly or indirectly, in putting together each guitar.

John has been involved in the “music industry” for close to 30 years. Starting in high-school bands and continuing in a variety of “working” bands, John has shared the stage with some very talented musicians. In addition he has provided stage and sound support for some well know touring acts including, The Coasters, The Drifters, The Platters, The Marshall Tucker Band, Jon Pousette-Dart, Jonathan Edwards, John Hall, Jess Klein, Bill Morrissey, and Bill Staines.