Hello everyone:

I recently returned to the guitar after a failed attempt back in my early 20's. Fast approaching 40, I'm excited to have picked it up again.

I'm also a sufferer of Repetitive Strain Injury or RSI. Everyone is familiar with the term carpal tunnel syndrome which is a type of RSI. Specifically, I've suffered from Dequervain's which is a form of tendonitis in the right hand thumb area. This is a result of years of working in information technology.

This injury, as well as years of chronic back pain, has led me to an interest in the subject of ergonomic instrument design. As a result, I embarked on building an ergonomic guitar based on the Klein Electric guitar. It's been an exciting process and the guitar is finished except for some final details.

As far as musical tastes, I enjoy blues, rock and gypsy jazz listening to players such as SRV, Joe Bonamassa, Gary Moore and Stochelo Rosenberg.

I'm looking forward to participating on the forum.


Rob