In 2012 writer Rick Gibbs asked luthier Robert Anderson to build him the Guitar of his dreams, an acoustic jazz archtop.
Rick Gibbs seeks them out - from Guitar geniuses Pat Metheny and Julian Lage to master luthiers Linda Manzer and John Montele.
And there are perfectionists. "There is perfection.
The result - a gorgeous instrument and a book that blends memoir, philosophy, history, art, science, music and technology with the engaging story of a highly skilled artisan practising his craft.
In 2012 writer Rick Gibbs asked luthier Robert Anderson to build him the Guitar of his dreams, an acoustic jazz archtop