Luthiers for A Cause 2023
The Legacy Continues
Since 2017 some of the world’s most distinguished guitar and ukulele builders have given generously of their time and talents to be a part of the LFAC legacy, to make a lasting difference in the lives of medically fragile children helped by The Ukulele Kids Club.
Each luthier has crafted a one-of-a-kind guitar or ukulele with all of the proceeds from the sale going to The UKC.
In 2023 the legacy continues …
Jay Lichty, who is a founding member of Luthiers for a Cause and is a board member of The Ukulele Kids Club, has crafted a Small Jumbo Guitar.
Peter Robson, a talented craftsman in his own right, who also happens to have a generous spirit, has crafted an OM Guitar.
You can learn more about how to purchase both instruments via the Lichty Guitars website.
The 2023 Luthiers
Jay Lichty
Jay is a proud board member of the Ukulele Kid’s Club, a founding member of LFAC and he is the luthier director of LFAC projects. He builds custom guitars and ukuleles in his Tryon, NC shop that have shipped to customers from Australia to California, from Kazakhstan to Nashville. Professional musicians who play Jay’s instruments include Kimo Hussey, Bonnie Raitt, Randall Bramblett, Geoff Achison and more.
Jay’s skill as a multi-instrumentalist (playing most anything with strings from uke, banjo, mandolin to guitar and fiddle) informs his built process. He puts it this way - “The bottom line is - I build instruments that I’d like to play.”
Jay has crafted a Small Jumbo Guitar
Peter Robson
Very few luthiers could say that their very first instrument off the workbench was a dream. Peter is the exception. And every guitar since number one has just gotten better and better. He builds guitars out of his shop near Greenville, SC.
His mentors include Wayne Henderson and the late Gerald Anderson, both renowned musicians and builders in the Bluegrass world. Beyond those roots, Peter’s passion as a musician playing many styles and his precision craftsmanship contribute to Robson Guitars being top of the line.
Peter has crafted an OM Guitar
Peter Robson and the Robson OM Guitar
Lichty Small Jumbo Guitar
100% of the proceeds from the 2023 Luthier’s for a Cause project will go the Ukulele Kids Club.
The UKC is an international charity that has helped thousands of children around the world to overcome the stress, anxiety and health challenges of serious physical and mental health conditions.
