About Us

Bill Hinkle began his journey with guitars at the age of ten. He first studied privately and then under David Newsam at The University of New Hampshire where he first majored in jazz guitar performance and then transitioned to music education and graduating with a Bachelor's in Music Ed. Bill has played with many ensembles in various styles and continues to play and perform regularly.

Bill's passion for woodworking and ultimately guitar building and repair started in his grandfather's workshop. After fixing, repairing and building for years for friends, family and colleagues, Hinkle Guitars was a natural progression to bring service and expertise to a wider audience.