Gage Rhodes

Jumbo Flattop- Mahogany Back and sides, spruce top, ebony fittings gloss black nitro finish “When I sat down with Aaron to discuss having a custom guitar made, I mostly just wanted a well- made, great-sounding guitar that I could play regularly for a long time. What I didn’t expect was that the guitar I received brand new would feel like an amalgamation of some of my favorite guitars and also like I’d owned it for years. Aaron took all of my possible preferences into consideration, some of which I hadn’t anticipated in a million years; he made a guitar that feels ‘mine’. Aaron kept me updated at every step in the process and made sure that the guitar he was making was exactly the guitar I wanted, down to millimeters.  If I ever wanted another perfect guitar (and I say ‘want’ because I don’t anticipate ever needing another) I would unquestionably beg Aaron to make me another. Five out of five stars, ten out of ten. Aaron is truly a passionate craftsman with a lot of talent.” - Gage Rhodes

Dustin Hamner

Jumbo Flattop- Mahogany Back and sides, spruce top, ebony fittings gloss black nitro finish “Came home from work last night to my new custom L1 guitar I had built from @waldguitars on Kent Island, MD. Aaron works at the PRS factory on the island and builds custom guitars in his own shop. The quality and sound of his builds are mind boggling every time I see one. Last time I saw him, he had just finished a guitar similar to the one I’m holding. A couple months later he hits me up saying he’s building another one, and I took him up on his offer. I wanted no more photos of the build progress, gave him free reign and just said, “blow my mind.” He 100% succeeded. Thank you so much!!! The sound and total build of this guitar is beyond my wildest expectations. Going to cherish this thing for the rest of my life. Can’t wait til Aaron is on guitar #7028 and I have #05. Keep on keepin on bro!! #customguitars” - Dustin Hamner

Jeff Aslin

17” Archtop guitar - Maple back and sides, sitka spruce top, ebony fittings

Mike Hamner

Jumbo Flattop - Indian Rosewood Back and Sides, Yellow Cedar top, ebony fittings with maple/abalone bindings “Musician friends (and friends who have musician friends). The artistic work being put out on Kent Island by @waldguitars is truly mind boggling. With each new custom build the bar keeps going up. Tone. Playability. Precision. Fit and finish. Artist excellence. Guitars that you hand down through generations. Wald guitars have it all! If you haven’t met Aaron Matthew Wald and listened to his passion and commitment to his craft, I’d invite you to do so today while you still can. I love mine. Dustin is sure to love his. I believe that one day we’ll all say that “We knew him back then…”. Cheers brother.” - Mike Hamner

More testimonials

“Aaron is a knowledgeable luthier with a passion for his craft. His attention to detail is evident and he takes pride in his work. He makes beautiful instruments that sound as good as they look. Wald guitars is the real deal!” - Machael Mayers, fine woodworker “Aaron Wald is seriously dedicated to his craft. Having seen and played his guitars I can say the quality is like no other instrument. If you get a chance to play or buy one, DO IT.” - Dave ZImmer, lead guitar Glass Cactus “Aaron is as talented of a luthier as he is dedicated, future biggest luthier for sure.” - Chanse Love, Dingwall Guitars