John Cruz Guitars

09/08/2026

Well the time is near. I’ve been in China for months now getting ready for this moment. The release of my first project with Farida Guitars. I’m feeling pretty good about this one. And the Love and support I’ve been getting here in China has been overwhelming. People have been waiting a long time for this and I feel it’s my duty to deliver. So let’s get it on!  🔥🔥🔥🤘🏼

07/23/2026

Very sad to hear about the passing of my friend Brian Bock. Brian and I worked together for years in California.He was a gifted Graphic Artist. I always liked working with him as he Always understood my visions of projects I would bring to life. He and I planned on working together again since we both lived in Tennessee. Sincere condolences to Brian’s family and friends. Rest well my friend. You will be missed. 🙁

07/06/2026

A few photos of what I have been working on the past few months. I have helped establish a new Custom division inside the Farida Guitar factory in Huizhao China. These highly skilled and motivated individuals make a Great Guitar already. With me onboard now I hope to take them to great heights. I’ve been training and consulting with them the past few months. We are currently working on our first collaboration together. It’s going to be very special and even more importantly Affordable. Stand by. More news very soon.

06/03/2026

Night 1 of an Amazing event in Beijing tonight at the Beijing Midi School of Music.  It’s the equivalent of The Berkeley School of Music. Many discussions about Music, Guitars, and What I do for a living. The musicianship is  brilliant and I was privileged to get to play a couple of tunes with them. More  pics very soon. Time to rest and get ready for tomorrow’s show.

05/01/2026

Leaving tonight for another busy trip to Asia. Lots happening and hope to share some news very soon. I’ll be in touch. Take care All. ✌🏻

04/06/2026

Happy Easter Everyone. Hope you all had a Great day with family and friends. So I just finished this makeover on an Eric Johnson Strat that the customer said he just couldn’t bond with and asked if I could make it feel and look more broken in. Well I’m here to help brother. No more sticky fingers and ready to Rock now! So if anyone’s looking to have any work done, I currently have appointments available, starting in July. DM me for more info thanks. JC

04/04/2026

Happy 74th Birthday Gary Moore The Lord of the Strings. A True Legend. Missed Every day.

02/22/2026

I’ve been following this guy Tommy Johansson for a while now. He does some Great covers of Gary Moore’s early recordings . This is one of my personal fave songs of Gary’s I used to Love to jam to. Enjoy! Great Job Tommy. 👍

”Victims of the future”Originally performed by: Gary MooreWritten by: Gary Moore, Ian Anderson Paice, Neil Murray & Neil CarterFrom the album: ”Victims of th...

01/13/2026

Hey Everyone. Happy New Year to All. So I’ve been asked on several occasions if I was going to be at Namm this year with Iconic Guitars. Just wanted to let you know I will not be attending this year. First miss in almost 40 years. I have also left Iconic Guitars this last November to pursue other opportunities. I Hope to share some news very soon. If you’re all going, have a Great show. I’ll be back again next year for sure. 🤘🏼

11/15/2025

Hey Everyone. Just wanted to check in with you and let you know what’s been going on in my life as of late. So as of November 6th 2025 my partnership contract with Iconic Guitars has ended. I have nothing but total respect for Kevin and his amazing staff, and for the Guitars we put out. As of now I am currently looking at other opportunities. Looking forward to seeing what the future holds. I wish the Iconic team much success in the future.

Cheers.
JC.