M. James Guitar Co.

M. James Guitar Co. Aspiring luthier (aka Matt Rummer) making handcrafted electric guitars since 2019 Currently operating out of my home-based workshop.

Please contact me via email with inquiries.

Test fitting the pickups.
01/18/2026

Test fitting the pickups.

I’ve successfully extracted a guitar body from this wood!  Next up, neck pocket routing.
12/23/2025

I’ve successfully extracted a guitar body from this wood! Next up, neck pocket routing.

Frets installed and fret slot ends sealed.  I’ll complete fret leveling, crowning, and polishing after shaping the back ...
12/14/2025

Frets installed and fret slot ends sealed. I’ll complete fret leveling, crowning, and polishing after shaping the back of the neck.

Lesson learned a while back - for a consistent radius always use a guide when sanding the fretboard.
11/22/2025

Lesson learned a while back - for a consistent radius always use a guide when sanding the fretboard.

I always forget how much of a difference a fretboard clean up and new strings can make!
08/30/2025

I always forget how much of a difference a fretboard clean up and new strings can make!

Finished shaping the headstock transition and test fit the tuning keys.
06/22/2025

Finished shaping the headstock transition and test fit the tuning keys.

Fretboard glue up.  Anyone else feel like they need to use every clamp?
06/11/2025

Fretboard glue up. Anyone else feel like they need to use every clamp?

Truss rod routing and head stock shaping.  Next will glue on the fretboard.
06/10/2025

Truss rod routing and head stock shaping. Next will glue on the fretboard.

Polar burl after epoxy fill and sanding flat.  Thinking about adding a little color to this one - maybe a transparent bl...
06/08/2025

Polar burl after epoxy fill and sanding flat. Thinking about adding a little color to this one - maybe a transparent blue?

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Charlotte, NC

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