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Max Davies from The Kitchen Dwellers
Max Davies from The Kitchen Dwellers
June 12, 2025 In Thompson Artists
A short interview with Max about the band and the music they create together. I know there are 4 of you from Montana – is this the original band members from 2017?   ...
Interview with Flatpick Instructor Dillon Hodges
Interview with Flatpick Instructor Dillon Hodges
May 15, 2025 In Events News from the Shop
This year at our 2025 annual NW Flatpick Camp we invited instructor Dillon Hodges to come to the Pacific Northwest. He is long time friends with Tim May who was also in attendance...
2024 Thompson photos
2024 Thompson photos
January 9, 2025 In News from the Shop
What a fun year of making guitars, hanging with some of our favorite people and enjoying life at this small guitar shop. Love this crew and what we do! Come visit : )
The Travis Book Happy Hour
The Travis Book Happy Hour
November 12, 2024 In Events Thompson Artists
Interviews of inspiration hosted by Travis Book, a pandemic opportunity taken into the future. In the beginning over 20 interviews were filmed for the Travis Book Happy Hour...
Making of Billy Strings new D-BA
Making of Billy Strings new D-BA
September 9, 2024 In Thompson Artists
This was a special request as we know how much he values his main guitar on stage – his Frankenstein – and so when we were asked to build the back up to this guitar...
SUMMER 2024 in pictures
SUMMER 2024 in pictures
September 7, 2024 In News from the Shop
These photos capture the essence of our summer – we had a great time with visitors to the shop as the crew was busy making custom guitars. Come visit if you are in the area!...
Reviews by PegHead Nation
Reviews by PegHead Nation
August 30, 2024 In Making Headlines
Over the years we have had many reviews done by Peghead Nation — this company is run by great folks that love guitars and help support the business of making music!...
Signature Models – (Part 2)
Signature Models – (Part 2)
August 9, 2024 In Making Headlines Thompson Artists
Peter Rowan and Preston Thompson Models The idea that Peter Rowan has such a long history with Preston and then with Christine makes his connection extra special. Peter bought...
SIGNATURE MODELS (part 1)
SIGNATURE MODELS (part 1)
August 2, 2024 In Thompson Artists
What do signature models mean to us? Signature models have been around for decades – I recently read a few articles online that talk about some early signature models...
NW Flatpick Guitar Community
NW Flatpick Guitar Community
May 8, 2024 In Events
We started our Thompson NW Flatpick camp during COVID and we have never looked back. Last weekend was our 4th camp since 2021. By creating this community of guitar players...



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