Adam Schabel, founder of ACS Guitars.
Born and raised in the Phoenix, Arizona area, music has always been at the heart of my life and passion. My love for guitars began in my father’s attic, where he had a 12 string he brought home after serving in Vietnam and a mysterious dobro prototype he picked up as a young player in Chicago. He made a deal with me that if I could learn one song from Clapton’s Unplugged album, I’d earn a guitar of my own. That challenge led to my first Stratocaster (which I own to this day) and I haven’t stopped playing since.

After undergoing three major back surgeries, I found healing and purpose in the art of guitar building. Craftsmanship became a therapeutic outlet, and today, every guitar I create is built by hand from a solid block of wood, sourced from premium exotic suppliers. No CNC machines just traditional, hands-on artistry.