Nolan Guitars

06/07/2026

Woodworking and dog grooming ???

06/02/2026

Now wait until Jimmy gets home and see what he thinks of this bass guitar body and if he wants to make some changes to it.

06/02/2026

Gluing up the Zippo lighters display case today and playing around with a bass guitar design.

05/31/2026

I remember this little boy working in the shop all summer long with me…

Today, the spotlight is on Jimmy Jenkins. Jimmy recently wrapped up his time in State Tech's Diesel Technology Program and is officially joining the Rolla, Missouri team full-time as a Service Technician. Next time you see him in the shop, be sure to say congrats!

We’re proud to have you on the team, Jimmy!

State Technical College of Missouri | State Tech- Diesel Technology

05/14/2026

One of the best things I built for our shop… hard to believe that was 6 years ago

05/09/2026

04/30/2026

This old 50s Stella guitar came to my shop in pieces. I had to make a few pieces for it and, with several days of gluing, it all came together. Stella guitars were mid-level stringed instruments. Years ago, many blues players like Robert Johnson and Leadbelly used them, all the way up to Kurt Cobain of Nirvana. Kurt used an acoustic Stella guitar for songs like “Polly” and “Something in The Way”. They were called “The Working Man’s Guitar.”
It was fun bringing this old guitar back to life…

04/14/2026

I was asked to build something for a benefit for The Rock Island Line Tavern. Come out on April 25 and place a bid on this solid oak hall bench with a hand-rubbed finish, which gives it a vintage look, at their silent auction.