Steve Kaufman first purchased a Gallagher Guitar in 1977- a  Doc Watson model.  He then won a 72 Special at the National Guitar Championship at Winfield Kansas in 1978. This guitar he named "Hazel" after J.W.'s wife.  Steve went on to win the National title two more times-- the only player to ever win this prestigious contest three times.

Over the years we have made several instruments for Steve, including two 7-String guitars.  Because of our long association with Steve we are proud to make a Steve Kaufman Signature Model Gallagher Guitar.

Steve and Don Gallagher collaborated to produce a very special guitar.  This guitar features a rosewood cut-a-way body with an engleman spruce top.  The top comes with a sunburst finish, and is boarded with abalone pearl.  Wide frets make this an extremely playable and responsive instrument. A fossilized nut, saddle, and bridge pins helps to bring out the best tone possible.