Died On This Date (April 16, 2008) Thomas Humphrey / Guitar Maker
themusicsover Thomas Humphrey
DOB Unknown – April 16, 2008
Thomas Humphrey was an innovative guitar maker who came up with designs that increased the volume and projection of the instrument. His lines were so popular that he licensed a design to CF Marting & Co. His line included a replica of a guitar he built for Sting. Humphrey began making guitars in 1970, but it was in 1985, that he designed the Millennium, a guitar that would become his most popular model. The Millennium made it easier for players to reach the high notes. Specializing in classical guitars with nylon strings, his quickly became the guitars of choice with young musicians. His guitars have been used by such respected musicians as Eliot Fisk, Carlos Barbosa-Lima, and Sergio and Odair Assad. Thomas Humphrey died of a heart attack on April 16, 2008.