Introducing Bloom Guitars...
...the brainchild of Luthier Gabriel Wright from Gabriel's Guitars in Tucson, AZ, and Spokane, WA. With over 20 years of experience in repairing and restoring customer instruments, as well as building custom guitars and basses, Gabriel has gained a deep understanding of the best and worst elements of guitar design. This knowledge has led to the creation of Bloom Guitars, which seeks to push the envelope of quality instruments available on the market.
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Bloom Guitars offers a range of series that honor the materials and traditions of the Desert Southwest and the Pacific Northwest, the home of our makers and manufacturers. Our Artist Series engages with the local arts and music community by creating high-quality instruments that are individual, unique, and LOCAL. We work with local artists to create custom works of art on each instrument body and neck, and source our electronics and hardware from local manufacturers. By supporting and elevating the communities we call home, we ensure that our instruments are not only of the highest quality but also have a positive impact on our surroundings.
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At Bloom Guitars, we are committed to helping you create your dream guitar. Whether you're looking for a classic design or something innovative, we are here to help. Please reach out to us via our contact page to inquire about build times and pricing.
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Experience the quality and craftsmanship of Bloom Guitars today. Inquire or place your order now!
Why "Bloom"?
Morton & Marilyn Bloom, while technically my Great Aunt and Uncle, held a special place in my heart during my childhood as they were often the closest thing to grandparents I had. Marilyn's selfless and whimsical nature, coupled with Mort's meticulous attention to detail and appreciation for the finer things in life, created a unique and vibrant dynamic. Their shared passions for fashion, design, art, food, and culture were a source of inspiration and joy for me.
Reflecting on their legacy, I am struck by their unwavering support and encouragement of my aspirations. Their influence has been instrumental in shaping my path and I am forever grateful for their guidance.
Sadly, Marilyn passed away in 2006 after complications from an injury, and Mort, who had only one older sister, passed away in 2020 after a long battle with Alzheimer's Disease, leaving no surviving heirs to carry on the Bloom name. It is my sincere desire to honor their memory and legacy by creating a lasting tribute that embodies their passion for excellence and elegance. Through my own endeavors and creations, I hope to keep the Bloom name alive and ensure that their legacy endures for generations to come.
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-Gabriel Wright, Owner/Master Luthier Bloom Guitars
The Totally Real, Historically Verified Origin of 1919 Guitars
It all began in the year 1919—a simpler time, before the burden of tone knobs and self-awareness. Somewhere deep in post-war Europe, a renegade luthier named Franz von Maplebolt forged the first-ever pop-punk guitar from a burnt piano, a busted telegraph pole, and a broken heart. Franz lived off-grid with a tiger named Pickguard, who doubled as emotional support and stage security. The two would wrestle daily at sunrise before Franz returned to his workbench to craft double-cut masterpieces—all featuring just one knob. Why? Because real tone doesn’t need options—it needs conviction.
These guitars were smuggled into underground shows in Paris and Antwerp, where a 17-year-old Winston Churchill played a blistering proto-pop-punk anthem titled:
“Drop D or Drop Dead.”
The crowd wept. The tiger crowd-surfed. History was changed.
Franz's final creation—a mahogany slab with a Hot Rails pickup and a kill switch activated by shouting—was lost in a feedback duel with a marching band. Only a single scribbled message survived: “One knob. All tone.”
Believe It or Don’t. We’re Not Explaining Ourselves.
Is any of this true? Absolutely not.
Are we going to tell you what really happened? Absolutely not.
What we will say is this:
If one knob was good enough for Churchill, it’s good enough for you.
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At 1919 Guitars, we build guitars for players who want to punch through the mix, not scroll through settings. Our instruments are loud, fast, and allergic to overthinking—built to get in, get out, and leave a trail of broken hearts and dropped jaws.
We don’t care about the rules. We care about the riff.
We don’t offer presets. We offer a problem for your amp to deal with.
And yes, there may still be a tiger involved.
Welcome to 1919 Guitars.
Tone is earned. Not dialed.
