GRATEFUL GUITARS
produced a number of custom replicas for Grateful Guitars Foundation( GGF) recipients.
Andy Logan considers Fishman’ s“ Alligator” replica to be the closest tonal match to the original he has ever heard from any builder. One of these“ Gators” was gifted to Jeff Mattson for use during his Europe’ 72 tribute tour, while Logan has kept a second in the Foundation’ s active loan rotation. Fishman’ s craftsmanship is also a centerpiece of the Foundation’ s public presence; his“ Rosebud” replica was installed at Garcia’ s at the Capitol Theatre in Port Chester in early 2026 as part of a permanent tribute to Jerry’ s gear legacy.
Bill Asher ■ Asher Guitars & Lap Steels
www. asherguitars. com Bill Asher is a master luthier celebrated for his exceptional guitar craftsmanship for artists including Neil Young, Jackson Browne, and Paul Simon. Working closely with fellow master
builder Doug Irwin, Asher created extraordinary instruments for John Mayer, Warren Haynes, and Steve Kimock. Asher also completed what the Foundation recognizes as the first Irwin Certified“ Dire Wolf” Bass, presented to Oteil Burbridge at Red Rocks in 2025 as part of the Foundation’ s largest gift announcement to date. Asher’ s work reflects legendary artistry, precision craftsmanship, and a lasting contribution to the evolving legacy of American guitar making.
Rich Hoeg ■ Hoeg Guitars www. hoegguitars. com The partnership between Andy Logan and Rich Hoeg is one of the foundation’ s longest-running
● Oteil Burbridge and Bill Asher with the“ Oteil” Dire Wolf Bass N0.2 / 5 collaborations, dating back to a custom Blackknife that Hoeg built for Logan years ago. After Logan spent a decade loaning that instrument to various musicians, the two began working more formally to place Hoeg’ s world-class guitars with permanent owners. Among the most notable recipients is Rob Eaton of Dark Star
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