Originally a Pasadena, California Native and fully trained at Roberta-Venn Lutherie School in Phoenix, AZ, DEREK Ness has over 15 years oF CONSISTENT BUILD AND REPAIR EXPERIENCE. WITH A DEDICATION TO CRAFTING THINGS BY HAND AND CRAFTING THINGS TO LAST, NESS BINDS MODERN UTILITY AND AESTHETIC SENSIBILITIES WITH THE CENTURIES OLD PRACTICE OF GUITAR BUILDING. DEREK CURRENTLY OVERSEES ALL INCOMING REPAIRS AT EASTSIDE MUSIC SUPPLY AND IS NOW TAKING CUSTOM BUILD ORDERS FOR 2021.