Welcome! I am Jason M. Rodgers, sole proprietor and artisan behind Jayemar Guitars (say my initials, J.M.R., like "jay-em-ar"). Based in Lake Oswego, Oregon, USA, I handcraft every guitar in my small home shop, ensuring attention to detail and quality craftsmanship.
At Jayemar Guitars, it is my mission to create consistently excellent instruments using only locally and domestically sourced woods and materials. I specialize in multiscale extended-range guitars and basses, and each instrument features pickups wound in-house. You're going to want to check these out!
At Jayemar Guitars, it is my mission to create consistently excellent instruments using only locally and domestically sourced woods and materials. I specialize in multiscale extended-range guitars and basses, and each instrument features pickups wound in-house. You're going to want to check these out!
Why choose a Jayemar guitar?
Because you're searching for the right guitar.
Do you feel like there's a certain "something" that's missing from the mainstream guitars you've been playing? Whether you crave more strings or are intrigued by multiscale designs, the options available in a Jayemar guitar cater to a diverse range of musical tastes and preferences.
Because sustainability matters.
By choosing a Jayemar guitar, you're not only investing in superior craftsmanship but also supporting responsible resource management. I am committed to using locally and domestically sourced woods - including up-cycled and reclaimed materials - prioritizing sustainability without compromising on quality or aesthetics.
Because you have something to say.
From the bold modern design to the beautiful local hardwoods, from the multiscale fretboard to the hand-wound pickups, Jayemar Guitars are built to be musical tools to help you reach your expressive and technical potential.
Whether it's simple and stripped down, or blinged-out and sprouting switches; whether its built for wailing the blues, or skull-crushing metal; I think you'll find a combination of options that says you. I look forward to building your next guitar, and I'm always Tilting the Scales in Your Favor!
Do you feel like there's a certain "something" that's missing from the mainstream guitars you've been playing? Whether you crave more strings or are intrigued by multiscale designs, the options available in a Jayemar guitar cater to a diverse range of musical tastes and preferences.
Because sustainability matters.
By choosing a Jayemar guitar, you're not only investing in superior craftsmanship but also supporting responsible resource management. I am committed to using locally and domestically sourced woods - including up-cycled and reclaimed materials - prioritizing sustainability without compromising on quality or aesthetics.
Because you have something to say.
From the bold modern design to the beautiful local hardwoods, from the multiscale fretboard to the hand-wound pickups, Jayemar Guitars are built to be musical tools to help you reach your expressive and technical potential.
Whether it's simple and stripped down, or blinged-out and sprouting switches; whether its built for wailing the blues, or skull-crushing metal; I think you'll find a combination of options that says you. I look forward to building your next guitar, and I'm always Tilting the Scales in Your Favor!
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"Jason is a total craftsman. His guitars are works of art and you can see and feel his love for building the second you pick them up."
- Brandon Sause |
"Great tone. Big, huge, ballsy lows, like a baritone. I. Love. That."
- Kevin Kingrey |
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"Jayemar Guitars are made by someone who loves what they do, and it shows."
- Jason Sather |
"... attention to detail, pride in craftsmanship, and the quality of finished product make my Jayemar Alma Bass not only a one of a kind, but a once-in-a-lifetime instrument."
- Matt Cockrell |
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"I had never before played a multiscale fretboard, but felt right at home within minutes."
- Ben Haynor |
"I am definitely a multiscale convert!"
- Kirby Kuehl |
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"I’ve picked the guitar up for between thirty minutes and an hour every single day... and once it is in my hands, I never want to put it down."
- Brian Christopher |
"... the pickup on this guitar is incredible... this one can pretty much do it all."
- Scott Wilson |
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"I'm happy that it's made with local, sustainable tonewoods... Another sensible decision from Jason!."
- GT |
"... the process of customizing my guitar was so fun. Jason is so patient, smart and transparent... I wholly recommend any guitar aficionado to order a custom guitar from him."
- Matt Lazo |
"When I commissioned this instrument, I described to Jason how I play (finger style), my favorite sounds (mostly clean, highly dynamic), and that I wanted a very articulate, full-range sound; Jason did the rest."
- David Lamkins
- David Lamkins