Master Luthier & Wood Artisan

Crafting Sonic Masterpieces & Heirloom Furniture.

Blending traditional centuries-old woodworking techniques with modern acoustic engineering to fabricate bespoke, impact-driven instruments and architectural centerpieces that resonate through generations.

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15+ Years

Master Craftsmanship

Journey of Craft

2018 - Present

Founder & Lead Luthier

Thorne Bespoke Instruments

  • Engineered and scaled custom order fulfillment pipeline by 40% through hybrid CAD/hand-tool workflows.
  • Pioneered a proprietary carbon-fiber reinforced bracing pattern, increasing acoustic resonance by 18% based on spectrum analysis.
  • Sourced and negotiated contracts for ethical, CITES-compliant exotic tonewoods globally.
  • Cultivated a premium brand identity, securing commissions from Grammy-winning recording artists.
2014 - 2018

Master Builder Apprentice

Heritage Custom Shop

  • Optimized solid-body neck carving and fretwork processes, reducing per-unit bench time by 15% without sacrificing precision.
  • Executed flawless nitrocellulose lacquer finishing and French polishing on over 200 flagship models.
  • Collaborated directly with senior engineers to troubleshoot intonation algorithms for multi-scale fingerboards.
2010 - 2014

Artisan Carpenter

Elevate Architectural Millwork

  • Directed fabrication of high-end commercial interiors, managing budgets exceeding $150k per installation.
  • Mastered complex joinery (dovetail, mortise and tenon) for luxury bespoke furniture lines.
  • Implemented strict shop safety and waste-reduction protocols, cutting material waste by 22%.

The Artisan Stack

Traditional Craft

Hand-Tool Joinery
French Polishing
Hide Glue Assembly
Precision Fretwork
Steam Bending
Inlay & Marquetry

Digital Fabrication

AutoCAD / Rhino3D
CNC Toolpathing
Acoustic Spectrum Analysis
3D Prototyping
Laser Etching

Professional Soft Skills

Client Consultation
End-to-End Project Mgmt
Vendor Negotiation
Sustainable Sourcing
Workshop Documentation

Selected Works

Bespoke electric guitar

"The Nebula" Archtop

Figured Maple Ebony Hand-Carved

A fully custom archtop hollowbody guitar commissioned by a jazz virtuoso. Impact: Engineered a unique floating soundboard design that increased sustain and eliminated feedback loops in high-volume stage environments.

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Custom wooden desk

Executive Ergonomic Desk

Black Walnut Resin Epoxy CNC Machined

A sprawling architectural centerpiece for a CEO's home office. Integrated hidden cable management via precision CNC routing and stabilized natural wood checks with custom-tinted liquid resin.

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Acoustic wood paneling

Studio B Acoustic Diffusion

White Oak AutoCAD Math Modeling

Designed and fabricated a massive wall-mounted acoustic diffuser array for a commercial recording studio. Used quadratic residue equations to map block depths, perfectly scattering mid-range frequencies.

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Vintage guitar restoration

1934 Pre-War Restoration

Adirondack Spruce Hide Glue Historical Match

A delicate, high-stakes structural restoration of a museum-grade acoustic guitar. Successfully reset the neck angle and repaired massive soundboard cracks while preserving 100% of the original patina and tone.

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Endorsements

"Elias possesses a rare combination of old-world patience and modern engineering savvy. His work on our studio's acoustic treatments transformed a dead room into the best tracking space in the city. Truly a master of his medium."

Marcus Vance

Lead Engineer, Sonic Wave Studios

"I commissioned a custom 7-string from Elias, and the result is nothing short of magical. He translated abstract ideas about 'feel' and 'tone' into a tangible, flawless instrument. His attention to ergonomic detail is unmatched."

Sarah Jenkins

Touring Musician & Composer

"During his time at Elevate, Elias elevated our entire shop floor. His workflow optimization reduced our custom milling times significantly, and his joinery is museum-quality. Any team or client is incredibly lucky to have him."

David Cho

Director of Operations, Elevate Millwork

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