Kent "Carlos" Everett began his love of building guitars in 1977, and has had a guitar in the works ever since.
He is primarily self-taught. "I have learned a lot from many different people. Does that mean I am self-taught? The two people who have influenced me the most are: Devon Bogue for teaching me the meaning of craftsmanship; and Wade Lowe for teaching me that it is OK to be passionate about your work."
During the 1980's, Everett worked for and later owned the premier repair shop in Atlanta: the Atlanta Guitar Works.
1988 received a patent for his popular electric guitar design.
(Please note : The current Atlanta Guitar Works has no relation to our old shop.
By the mid 1990's Everett Guitars had grown to an annual output of 54 guitars with dealers across the United States, Germany, and Japan. A lot of guitars for one guy!
a little ahead of it's time.
I built this guitar for the Indigo Girls.
My addition to the idea was simply the smoother transition ..."
Would you like to visit the old shop? Click here. (1990 - 2001).
In the year 2000, Everett started offering a guitar that was built in concert with the famed Terada Factory in Japan. The Laurel Series. Each Laurel was sent to the Everett Workshop in Atlanta where it was completed. 128 Laurels were built over a 3 year period.
you know the great guitar that is sitting on your knee."
Click here: Laurel Series for more information about the Laurels.
In 2003, K.Carlo decided to ramp down the 60 (plus) hours of weekly workshop time.
With a more reasonable work load, he dedicated his time to building 20 high end guitars annually.
2004 - Everett - cutaway bevel.
are becoming accepted by more of today's guitar builders. Yahoo! "
(and good deed from buyer and seller).
The market is shifting, there are more individual luthiers than ever.
And I think that is a fantastic thing.
You might even see me at the occasional guitar show, but this time just for fun.
I enjoy showing the new builders, clients, and friends the work that I have dedicated over 40 years to develop.
I am blessed with wonderful people still asking for my guitars.
... and so many more. Thanks!"
head to see him with hair.
Everett Guitars does not pay or compensated for endorsments.
If you see an artsit playing an Everett, it is because he / she actually likes the guitar.
Here is a short list of current Everett Guitar Press.
Also if you are looking at a preowned Everett, here is the Pricing & Model History.
you pick it up and put it on your knee.
including you in our guitar family.
If you are looking at a preowned Everett, here is the Pricing & Model History.