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Jimmy Palmer
After playing in many bands and many gigs for decades In 2006 Jimmy enrolled at Uli Jon Roth sky academy at UCLA.
This is where it All began for Jimmy in his journey into the World of Lutherie a.k.a. Guitar building!!!!
Uli shared with Jimmy about all the details of his sky guitar “ Mighty Wing“ which was built by British Luthier Andy Demetriou …
Jimmy Did 2 tours with Uli Jon Roth as Uli’s personal Guitar tech .
Uli Jon Roth is the famed 70s lead guitarist for German rock band ….
the Scorpions and Solo Artist .
He toured the western United States during Uli Jon Roth’s Tribute To Jimi Hendrix tour and also Uli’s Under the Dark Sky tour .
Theses experiences gave Jimmy the wind in his sails to keep sailing while going to many luthier schools
Jimmy has traveled to seven Luthier schools throughout the western United States and Canada.
From musicians institute in Hollywood California then to Roberto Venn in Phoenix Arizona also 2 visits to the Summit School of Guitar building in Qualicum beach B.C. Canada.
Jimmy studied With renowned Sigmond Johannson there….🎸
Jimmy’s journey also took him to Portland Oregon with the one and only Charles Fox of American school of Lutherie not once but twice .
Also Fretworks with Miles Jones in Calgary Alberta Canada and finally learned from Master Luthier Alex Watson of Watson guitars …
Alex is the one who really took Jimmy Luthier craft to the next level!!
His care and inspiration and dedication to Jimmy is a key factor in his story🎸
Jimmy has done thousands of the repairs for the local music store called musicians outlet in Palm Desert California from 2008 to 2010.
Then Jimmy went on his own from 2010 to 2020 . He owned and operated the Guitar E.R. and did most of the repairs in the Coachella valley for local musicians and rock stars throughout the world including amazing musicians like Martin Motnik of Accept & Solo Artist.
Nick Oliveri Of Mondo Generator and Queens of the Stone Age .
Mike Pygmie of Mondo Generator & You Know Who .
Blues Legend ….
Kal David .
Guitar guru Andy Timmons.
Roy Z , Halford , tribe of gypsies, Driver
Uli Jon Roth of the Scorpions and solo artist
Craig Goldy of Dio
Justin Hayward of the Moody Blues
Toby Lee future blues legend…
Aerosmith
Jimi Fitz
Billy Gibbons ZZTop
And list go’s on and on ….
Then Covid 19 hit the world changing everything for everyone…..
And with all of this knowledge and expertise,
Jimmy has become a tone specialists and Artisan Luthier.
Jimmy Understands how sound and tone with great playability and Visual aesthetics connects with great inspiration in the mind and fingers of YOU!!!!…..
the Musician !!!
With choice tone woods and electronics and quality hardware of uncompromising quality on every guitar …
Excellence is the commitment!!
This is where 111 Guitars is born…
The Next Plateau in Jimmy’s journey!!
And so it continues like the Winds of Autumn..
You will Feel , Hear and SEE the difference in Jimmy’s guitars.
We want to know your needs exactly so that we can provide the perfect solution. Let us know what you want and we’ll do our best to help.