Derek Asuan-O’Brien was born in Chicago and has spent 15 of the past 34 years destroying, repairing, and building stringed instruments.
Lincoln Guitars is the culmination of years spent under the tutelage of Jason Burns of Blast Cult, Michael Spalt of Spalt Instruments/LA Guitar Garage, and Matthew Needham of Needham Guitars/Eastside Guitar Repair.
The current line of instruments has an emphasis on simplicity, durability, and mid-century design.
He is currently fighting the good fight against heat stroke in Austin, Texas, and due to his eyesight is ineligible for space travel.
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