The Luthier Behind Alis Guitars
Alis Guitars is a one-person lutherie studio in Centennial, Colorado — a Denver-area luthier shop dedicated to handcrafting custom acoustic guitars of exceptional quality. Every instrument that leaves the shop is built from start to finish by Jerrod "Jay" Brown — a luthier, custom guitar builder, and passionate guitarist who believes that the best tools are the ones made with intention.
The studio exists for players who want more than a production instrument. Whether you're a fingerstyle soloist chasing a particular tonal character, a singer-songwriter looking for a guitar that feels like an extension of your voice, or a collector who appreciates fine tonewoods and meticulous craftsmanship — Alis Guitars is built for you.
Beyond building, Jerrod shares the craft openly as a guitar-building teacher — through YouTube tutorials, live one-on-one coaching sessions, and the Steel String Acoustic Guitar Construction course he teaches at Red Rocks Community College, in the same Fine Woodworking department where he first learned the craft. The goal is simple: demystify lutherie and bring more people into the world of building. From selecting tonewoods to final setup, every step of the acoustic guitar construction process is documented and taught with clarity.
This platform brings it all together — browse available custom acoustic guitars, commission a build, book a guitar-building coaching session, or explore the luthier and repair services offered from the same bench. If you've ever wondered what it would feel like to play a guitar made exactly for you, this is the place to start.
Jerrod has been building and repairing guitars for more than two decades, and each instrument reflects years of refinement in technique, design, and tonal understanding. The Alis Guitars name stands for quality without compromise and a deep respect for the tradition of acoustic lutherie.
