The Guitar Shoppe, Laguna Beach

The Guitar Shoppe in Laguna Beach, California, where master guitar maker Kirk Sand builds his custom instruments. Sand Guitars have been purchased by Chet Atkins, John Knowles, Richie Sambora, Tommy Emanuel and many other great players.

Kirk Sand with guitar wood

Master guitar builder Kirk Sand holding pieces of wood that will become a custom guitar for USA TODAY's Jefferson Graham in his Guitar Shoppe in Laguna Beach.