Kevin Cronin, the sole employee of Cronin Archtops, has been working extensively in the woodworking field for over 20 years. He has developed a finely-honed sense of what makes a piece of wood come alive with the right combination of selection and careful attention to the carving process. As a jazz guitarist for over 30 years, he has always been drawn to the beauty and sound of the archtop guitar and has, in fact, played archtops exclusively for over 25 years.