I took delivery of my first Kostal guitar in March of 2017.  The instrument immediately opened up new vistas in my playing and inspired me to reimagine both how I perform live and approach the creative process of writing new music. Having worked with many luthiers through the years, I have come to understand that each hand-made instrument reveals the summation of the builder’s journey in understanding and applying material science, human engineering, and sculpting tone woods into living instruments of creative expression.  Jason Kostal’s uncompromising quest for tonal balance, intonation and playability is immediately obvious when you pick up one of his guitars. His guitars are also staggeringly beautiful in fit, finish and detail. As a full-time touring player, I need the guitar to reward the physical effort of playing, inspire me when I am away from it and, in effect, push me to reach higher and expect more from myself.   My Kostal does that for me. After almost three decades on the road, this instrument makes me feel like that excited and obsessed 12-year old kid once again.”

— Willy Porter