“I can get 10 different sounds. I keep finding more tunes I can use this guitar on. I’ve got my other guitars in the trailer. All I’m using right now is my U.S. Masters Super T”
Rich Eckhardt. lead guitar for country music star Toby Keith Rich
plays Super T, LeGrand, Sportster & VXtreme

“The finest guitar I have played in a long time”
Jeff, designer of famous line of guitars (we can’t mention)

"Very cool guitar. Real light and comfortable. Great neck. If I were a gigging musician, I could see having this guitar strapped on all night without killing my back."
Doug from Wisconsin Rapids

"I had never heard of U.S. Masters until 2007, I was teaching guitar classes at a small music store in Tupelo, MS. I pulled it down from the wall, put it in my hands, and was instantly sold on it....first on it's playabilty. The neck on this guitar may be the finest one I have ever put my hands on. The pickups are outstanding as well, with amazing versatility...they have an exceptional unique voice that help set this guitar apart from other boutiques. At the time, I didn't have the extra cash laying around to buy it, so I traded my $3,000 acoustic guitar for it, even! I've let a lot of guitars go through the years, but my U.S. Masters is a keeper. I especially appreciate the fact that the folks at U.S. Masters build a fine, quality instrument that holds it's own among the boutiques, and at a much more fair price for the working musician."
Jamie Michael, lead Guitarist for Brett Eldridge

“This guitar took my workhorse PRS of 10 yrs off the road. Great, Great tone.”
Steve in Palm Harbor, FL

"Features, looks & the great playability. This bass plays & sounds great. Very impressive.”
Chuck in Sacramento, CA

“When I put my hands on the LeGrand I eventually purchased I was instantly and irreversibly inspired to begin playing guitar again after a seven year hiatus (I’ve only played bass during this time). Each time I picked up my Strat or any other guitar over the years, I’d play for a few minutes ending with boredom and sore tendons. I play my US Masters Legrand every day for hours, always satisfied and never fatigued.”
Dana in Madison, WI

Right out of the box we plugged it into my Matchless and started recording. The tone was killer. Beefy lows and searing high end and tons of tone combinations with the push pull pots. The neck played great right up to the body, a tribute to the smooth neck joint. Everyone was really impressed. I have produced a lot of great guitar players including Jimmy Olander, Ray Kennedy, Steve Wariner, Lee Roy Parnell, Brent Mason and Keith Urban. Consequently I have also listened to a lot of great guitars. My U.S. Masters holds its own with any instrument I have recorded in my 20 years of doing sessions.”
Monty Powell, Producer, Nashville, TN (more on Monty Powell)

“It is excellent!! I love the way everything looks together; the purpleheart on black is cool. I love the bass, and I am very happy with the service from you and from the Music Center.”
Cameron in IL

“I just wanted to say that U.S. Masters is the best guitar since Paul Reed Smith. I have been playing PRS’s for quite a while and wanted to tell you that your guitars are just as good, if not better, for less money. Keep up the good work. I’m a customer for life.”
Rob Welborn- Va

"I just wanted to tell you what a true blessing this instrument is! >From the moment I pulled it out of the box, it has been a source of true inspiration, both on recordings, and on the road! For a pro who is so often on the road, the fine attention to detail you put in creates a consistent, stable environment with regards to tuning and intonation. It is such a comfortable instrument with a dream of a neck which allows me to play for hours without any fatigue. The LeGrand has a particularly easy access to it's upper register, way more so than any other guitar I've ever played! The looks of this guitar is very distinguishable, while paying homage to a true classic vibe. Last but certainly not least, the sound emitting from this baby is second to none; with warm, punchy lows to jangly, sparkling mid-range and highs!! US Masters took a well known design, and truly brought it to the next galaxy!!
Thanks a million guys!!"
Jake Morelli, Touring Professional & U.S. Masters Artists (more on Jake Morelli)

“I’ve owned 57 guitars and this Vector Artist plays and sounds better than any of them.”
Andy in Belleville, WI

It is such an outstanding value. Great sound, plays amazingly well... and you can’t beat the price.”
Tim in Middleton, WI

“It was the most unbelievably perfect guitar under $2,000 that I tried. I fell in love with it. I would buy another of your guitars in a second! Best “strat”* I ever owned.” *Refering to our LeGrand which he had recently purchased.
Peter in Centreville, VA, a professional player of 20 years

“Wonderful tone. Great workmanship. Nice neck!”
Edward in Waukegan, IL

“The sound, the hardware, the sound, the wood, the sound, the feel of the neck, and did I mention the sound? My compliments. Not only does it sound and play wonderfully, but it is also a work of woodworking art! Worth every penny!”
Brian in Aurora, IL

"My brand new VXtreme custom from US Masters Guitar Works in Middleton Wi. I got to choose every facet of this guitar. The quality exceeds any Fender, Gibson or Ibanez I've ever played. I'm totally stoked. Great job you guys!
Jef Hinds, in Madison, WI

“I was looking for high quality at the best price I could find. I pawed about 30 strats before deciding that I would be better sinking the money into the guitar and not the name on the headstock. I got what I was looking for. The quality to price ratio is impressive.”
Skip - (taken from a review posted on the internet at harmonycentral.com )

"Built very well; plays incredible; the guitar is rich with sound”
Nicholas in Freeport, NY

“The quality easily surpasses other brands, and the range of tones and responsive volume and tone knobs are exceptional. Quality workmanship and materials, great sound, excellent neck, many versatile sounds”
Jon in Middleton, WI

“Excellent quality and value, IT IS GORGEOUS!!”
(Referring to his Amber Vector Versatek with a 5A curly maple top and 5A birdseye neck.)
Noel in Nashville, TN

“I’ve been a professional musician for several decades now and have owned dozens of guitars. Among those have been an early 50’s Gibson Super 400, late 50’s strat, late 50’s Les Paul, 335s, Guild Starfires‚ Epiphone Zephyr Regent, Ibanez George Benson, and many, many more; lots of arch tops and lots of semi and solid bodies. Currently I have several strats and teles and my main guitar has been a Tom Anderson Drop Top. The US Masters rep is a friend and loaned me a Versatek to see what I thought. I took it to my next gig. Broke a string on the Anderson in the first set. Picked up the Versatek. My first reaction was how different the neck felt. It felt good but different. Guitar players can be a bit conservative and tend to shy away from things that feel different. Probably why so many vintage instruments are so prized. Anyway, I didn’t have any choice. After 30 minutes playing this guitar I ended up playing it the rest of the night. I used it on my next recording session; in fact I’ve been playing it exclusively ever since. From the locking tuners to the captive neck joint, U.S. Masters have taken a traditional design and improved it every step of the way. Look at the features on their brochure and then check out one of their guitars. There is no bull, just the facts. When they say their knobs work better, they do!. When they say their tone pot gives you more usable sounds, it does! Lots of little things add up to big things. When I pick up a U.S. Masters guitar I am struck with how SOLID it feels. It’s like comparing a BMW to a Rambler. But the biggy is the NECK! What a great neck! I can play things on this neck I can’t play on other guitars. I was able to go to a thicker gauge of strings with no fatigue. It improved my tone and my alternate picking . Try some sweep picking. There is something about the neck width that allows sweeping to be more positive. The shape of the neck allows your hand to stay in a better technical position up and down the neck. It translates to less fatigue and more chops. This is the best neck I have ever played on any guitar PERIOD! If all they did was make necks I would be replacing the necks on all my guitars. These instruments are in the PRS‚ Tom Anderson realm and are much more affordable. You know I’m not sure why, cause frankly, these are better guitars!"
Erick Hailstone, Professional Studio Musician, Composer, Producer, Sound Designer, and Clinician

I've played just about all the high basses made and I can't put yours down. The neck is fluid. The balance is perfect. The TONE..........! I particularly enjoyed the process of designing a bass with Dave. He knows his craft and it shows in all of the basses. You can't go wrong with one of these. The EP52 Fretless is unbelievable when recorded. Nothing sounds like it. Great work guys. YOU DA MAN!
Colin C. Fequa (a.k.a. Dazz)

"At first glance, one might dismiss the Vector Versatek as just another fancy, albeit handsome, Strat clone. That would be a pity, since this guitar packs an uncommon number of innovations and quality components into its relatively traditional form.” “Our model’s dual humbuckers were refreshingly clear, without the faintest hint of squawk that often plagues humbuckers.” “With a list price of $2,399, the (Vector) Versatek compares favorably with guitars that cost up to $500 more. Players seeking a clear-voiced and meticulously well-built guitar will find the U.S. Masters a masterful alternative.”
Douglas Baldwin writing for Maximum Guitar (magazine)

"I love this guitar. The intonation of this guitar is amazing to say the least. Any guitar player would love this axe. There are still many tone variations that I've yet to explore but I love the punch and control (clever indeed) and all the tones are warm and even. This guitar "sings" very well. Thanks, guys and gals, for the excellent craftsmanship and attention to every detail made right here in the good old USA."
Terry Shelton, guitarist for Billy Ray Cyrus

“This guitar is unbelievable. I thought my (G&L) ASAT Classic was a great guitar until I got this US Masters. It does everything I need it to do. Now I only bring one guitar to the gig. It’s the best playing, best sounding guitar I’ve ever played, and now I own it!”
Jay, professional guitarist out of Madison, WI speaking of his new U.S. Masters Super T guitar

“My name is John Coyle and I think I might have bought the most U.S. Masters guitars as a personal musician and collector. My friend, Trey Ziegler, and me bumped into our first shared purchase when he was at a store out west and played a one-off silver sparkle Vector. It was instantly bought by me and set a new bar for everything past and to come. A player of fine PRS, Gibson, Fender, Parker, Ernie Ball, and Godin guitars… I kept coming back to the U.S. Masters for good reasons. The necks are consistently awesome and you can actually USE the tone knob. I have not bought an Avada yet, but I imagine the same holds true and for the first time I would have a Les Paul styled guitar with functioning controls. They are so functional that my latest USM, custom ordered and designed by Dick Regenburg, and myself has only 1 humbucker in a Super-T body with strat positioned knobs and a point classic trem! Just dial back on the tone control and you have basically your phantom neck pickup. These guitars are just awesome like that. And if you think the guitar is awesome, wait till you wake-up to the savings and if you ever have to experience customer service, the people at U.S. Masters are very serious about your happiness. I live on the East Coast where U.S. Masters guitars are not often seen and to put it in the words of Rudy Pensa of both ‘Rudy’s Music’ and ‘Pensa’ guitars: ‘You got this guitar for nothing!’ Again they are great deals and when in the hands of a beginner or master, something comes out that will blow you head off. Thank you so much Dick and Dave for sticking with your passion for making insanely cool guitars and allowing me to dump pretty much my collection of guitars that don’t live up!”
John Coyle, Musician & Composer

“I could be playing anybody’s guitar, but I’m playin’ yours because I love the way it sounds and feels. I haven’t played my other guitars or basses since I got yours. They’re just sittin’ in the cases.”
Diz Dismore, bassist with Harvey Mandel, guitar and bass with Quirky’s House

“The LeGrand_ very tasty! Plays like butter_ sounds fabulous! And its damn QUIET!!! Very even response across the entire range of the guitar, your fretwork is truly wonderful_ and the finish is super sharp. As they say here in Maine - WICKED GOOD_ the jangel factor is way more pronounced than a typical Strat_ and still has the balls to clip the amp like a humbucker. I couldn’t put it down, and it’s definitely a serious value.”
Bob T. in Portland, ME, professional player, instructor & clinician

“My EP54 is without a doubt the finest bass I’ve ever played. The action on my bass is perfect and the sound is so versitile and after just being in the studio the engineer was amazed at how clean and the ease at obtaining the tone he wanted. I get a lot of fellow bass players that come up and tell me how they love the lacewood body and think the tone is amazing. Thanks to Dave and all at U.S. Masters.”
Larry Taylor, Bass Player for the “Alibi” Band

"Simply wonderful! I just returned from a 2-1/2 hour rehersal and all I want to do is play it some more. This bass is incredibly well built, in spite of the fact that it costs only $1,049. It is constructed as well as my old Alembic or Ken Smith basses, easily. In fact, the neck shape reminds me of my old Alembic, and that was the sweetest neck I've ever played (until now). the sound is pure P-bass, which I totally dig. Every thing about this baby is top-notch, right down to the shimmering oil-finished mahogany and spotless fretboard. The fretwork is great as well. Nary a single dead spot on the neck (howdya do that?) and the balance is good although a teensy bit neck-heavy (not like my Smith though.) Light as a feather, too. I should stop gushing; you'll think I am looking for an endorsement deal! Kudos on a wonderful axe at a wonderful price. Made in the USA too!"
Ken Robinson, Denver

“Hi! I tried one of your guitars at Naperville Music in Naperville, IL and immediately knew that my next guitar will be one of yours. Before I even played it I was attracted to the finish and craftsmanship, and the neck joint struck me as being quite innovative. I was surprised that the salesman let me play it when I asked because I honestly thought it was in the “don’t touch” price range. In fact, after running my hand up and down the neck a few seconds, I immediately threw my wish of getting a Tom Anderson out of my mind and replaced it with a US Masters guitar. It honestly felt a lot more solid to me than any Anderson I’ve tried, and sounded just as good. And after he told me the price, I was sold.”
Michael in Springfield, IL

“I’m very proud of it. It is so versatile. On the two tracks we did yesterday it sounds like two completely different instruments. It plays so easily. comments from SWR clinician & endorser."
Roman Morykit of Gypsy Soul about his new U.S. Masters EP45 Fretless Bass

“I had received the guitar and there only one thing I can say to you ..it’s the most beautiful axe I’ve ever seen... I can’t keep my hand off... especially the first and middle position, my favorites... feel glad because man ... the guitar is a killer... but i give you my word if I’m gonna buy another guitar it will be a US Masters guitar... please tell to everyone in U.S. Masters and the guys who built my guitar.. thanks a lot... and you my man... you’re just simply the best, thanks for all your help, I really appreciate it...”
Trofi in New Zealand

“I have receive it. You made a beautiful guitar, now I have the best guitar in the city (in my city lives more than 1 million people) thanks.”
Rinat in Omsk, Russia

“Once again, I really love the quality and workmanship of the guitar I played at Sammy’s store. If you can duplicate that quality I would be proud playing any guitar built by you.”
John in Dickson City, PA

“Original look and sound. Feels very solid and real. Versatile pickup selection (heavy to bluesy).”
Scott in Blaine, MN

"The satin finish Lacewood really caught my eye. It plays and sounds better than many basses costing 4x as much.”
Travis in Harrisonburg, VA

“This guitar is a tonal GIANT. Don't get me wrong, my super T and legend are in their own rite awesome........but. The body style of the sportster fits my right hand like a glove, which allows me to move up and down the picking zone for even more wonderful tones. From sparkling, to raunchy, to dirty nasty..........you get the picture. With my new synth engine, there's nothing that I hear in my head I can't create. I'm inspired by this axe to play as much as I can!”
Thank You!
Brian P. Lorenzi in Aurora, IL

“I would like to take a minute to commend you on creating a superior instrument. I have been playing exclusively American made Fender basses for about six years, and never considered any other brands until I was able to play one of your basses. It was the only U.S. Masters bass that this particular store had in stock, and I purchased it right away. I have always preferred passive electronics, and until now, most companies have done their best to make this seem like a prehistoric way of thinking. However, you have given me hope that there are still luthiers out there who believe in the evolution of truly great concepts.”
Casey in Frederick, MD