"I never thought a guitar could be so nice as #007 Tiger. The neck is so incredibly consistent and accurate. Its the "top" of all the custom guitars out there. The attention to detail is incredible. I feel so fortunate and blessed to have this guitar and perform full, classic Jerry Garcia band set lists with with The Garcia Project. The tone is right there, too. Leo was easy to work with and took all the time I wanted and needed to make sure this guitar was exactly what I wanted. GREAT WORK LEO! FIVE STARS!"
Mik Bondy
The Garcia Project
"Many luthiers are producing copies of Jerry’s Doug Irwin guitars these days, but I believe none approach the craftsmanship of Leo Elliot’s Scarlet Fire Guitars. Recently I was gifted (by GGF) one of Leo’s Wolf guitars, and, likewise, it is a marvel of fine construction and has a gorgeous feel and tone. I am honored to be out there performing with these beautiful instruments."
Jeff Mattson
Dark Star Orchestra
"There has been no guitar in my hands ever before that feels, plays, and sounds as good as the 'Rosebud' that Leo Elliott built for me. Not only was I amazed at the craftsmanship (from the intricate carved body shape and contour, to the inlays, and the diligence to get all the details just right ) but this guitar quickly became an extension of my musical expression with the action, feel of the neck, and its sustaining rich tone."
Alan Gilman
Uncle John's Band
"I received my ScarletFire Rosebud guitar in late November and have been completely amazed. There is something different about this guitar and not just the shape or the woods. It feels like a professional tool in my hands. The way it plays and sounds is just beyond anything I’ve played before. Everything from the neck shape, nut width, action, craftsmanship, the woods is all just amazing. This is one I will cherish and use for the rest of my days.
Thank you Leo!"
"I recently took delivery of the full wolf cadillac from Leo. I honestly think it's the best guitar I've ever had - I'm serious, and I've owned a wide selection ranging from other boutique makes to several Fender and Gibson custom shop guitars and almost everything in between. The pictures do not do this guitar justice. ... You will not be disappointed with this guitar. It might actually make the rest of yours pale in comparison."
"Amazing Wolf...flawless build, plays great, sounds great, Fantastic work."
Kendall Hamilton
Guitarist
"Felix was a very special project made possible by Grateful Guitar Foundation that creatively manifested itself over time organically and brilliantly by Leo. We first decided we wanted to go Tiger style body but instead of the Garcia inlay at the fretboard we would be doing my Hebrew name. My intention there is to honor the past and present. It all rolls into one. Leo’s inlay work on that was magnificent and gave me chills seeing the process. ... This guitar plays unlike anything I have played before. from the balance of the instrument, to the shape of the neck and how it plays all around it is built with exactitude and precision. As I clock in hours with Felix I discover it’s characteristics and what makes it so special. Thank you again to GGF and Leo for such an incredible instrument that means so much to me. "
"I never thought a guitar could be so nice as #007 Tiger. The neck is so incredibly consistent and accurate. Its the "top" of all the custom guitars out there. The attention to detail is incredible. I feel so fortunate and blessed to have this guitar and perform full, classic Jerry Garcia band set lists with with The Garcia Project. The tone is right there, too. Leo was easy to work with and took all the time I wanted and needed to make sure this guitar was exactly what I wanted. GREAT WORK LEO! FIVE STARS!"
Mik Bondy
The Garcia Project
"Many luthiers are producing copies of Jerry’s Doug Irwin guitars these days, but I believe none approach the craftsmanship of Leo Elliot’s Scarlet Fire Guitars. Recently I was gifted (by GGF) one of Leo’s Wolf guitars, and, likewise, it is a marvel of fine construction and has a gorgeous feel and tone. I am honored to be out there performing with these beautiful instruments."
Jeff Mattson
Dark Star Orchestra
"There has been no guitar in my hands ever before that feels, plays, and sounds as good as the 'Rosebud' that Leo Elliott built for me. Not only was I amazed at the craftsmanship (from the intricate carved body shape and contour, to the inlays, and the diligence to get all the details just right ) but this guitar quickly became an extension of my musical expression with the action, feel of the neck, and its sustaining rich tone."
Alan Gilman
Uncle John's Band
"I received my ScarletFire Rosebud guitar in late November and have been completely amazed. There is something different about this guitar and not just the shape or the woods. It feels like a professional tool in my hands. The way it plays and sounds is just beyond anything I’ve played before. Everything from the neck shape, nut width, action, craftsmanship, the woods is all just amazing. This is one I will cherish and use for the rest of my days.
Thank you Leo!"
"I recently took delivery of the full wolf cadillac from Leo. I honestly think it's the best guitar I've ever had - I'm serious, and I've owned a wide selection ranging from other boutique makes to several Fender and Gibson custom shop guitars and almost everything in between. The pictures do not do this guitar justice. ... You will not be disappointed with this guitar. It might actually make the rest of yours pale in comparison."
"Amazing Wolf...flawless build, plays great, sounds great, Fantastic work."
Kendall Hamilton
Guitarist
"Felix was a very special project made possible by Grateful Guitar Foundation that creatively manifested itself over time organically and brilliantly by Leo. We first decided we wanted to go Tiger style body but instead of the Garcia inlay at the fretboard we would be doing my Hebrew name. My intention there is to honor the past and present. It all rolls into one. Leo’s inlay work on that was magnificent and gave me chills seeing the process. ... This guitar plays unlike anything I have played before. from the balance of the instrument, to the shape of the neck and how it plays all around it is built with exactitude and precision. As I clock in hours with Felix I discover it’s characteristics and what makes it so special. Thank you again to GGF and Leo for such an incredible instrument that means so much to me. "
"I never thought a guitar could be so nice as #007 Tiger. The neck is so incredibly consistent and accurate. Its the "top" of all the custom guitars out there. The attention to detail is incredible. I feel so fortunate and blessed to have this guitar and perform full, classic Jerry Garcia band set lists with with The Garcia Project. The tone is right there, too. Leo was easy to work with and took all the time I wanted and needed to make sure this guitar was exactly what I wanted. GREAT WORK LEO! FIVE STARS!"
Mik Bondy
The Garcia Project
"Many luthiers are producing copies of Jerry’s Doug Irwin guitars these days, but I believe none approach the craftsmanship of Leo Elliot’s Scarlet Fire Guitars. Recently I was gifted (by GGF) one of Leo’s Wolf guitars, and, likewise, it is a marvel of fine construction and has a gorgeous feel and tone. I am honored to be out there performing with these beautiful instruments."
Jeff Mattson
Dark Star Orchestra
"There has been no guitar in my hands ever before that feels, plays, and sounds as good as the 'Rosebud' that Leo Elliott built for me. Not only was I amazed at the craftsmanship (from the intricate carved body shape and contour, to the inlays, and the diligence to get all the details just right ) but this guitar quickly became an extension of my musical expression with the action, feel of the neck, and its sustaining rich tone."
Alan Gilman
Uncle John's Band
"I received my ScarletFire Rosebud guitar in late November and have been completely amazed. There is something different about this guitar and not just the shape or the woods. It feels like a professional tool in my hands. The way it plays and sounds is just beyond anything I’ve played before. Everything from the neck shape, nut width, action, craftsmanship, the woods is all just amazing. This is one I will cherish and use for the rest of my days.
Thank you Leo!"
"I recently took delivery of the full wolf cadillac from Leo. I honestly think it's the best guitar I've ever had - I'm serious, and I've owned a wide selection ranging from other boutique makes to several Fender and Gibson custom shop guitars and almost everything in between. The pictures do not do this guitar justice. ... You will not be disappointed with this guitar. It might actually make the rest of yours pale in comparison."
"Amazing Wolf...flawless build, plays great, sounds great, Fantastic work."
Kendall Hamilton
Guitarist
"Felix was a very special project made possible by Grateful Guitar Foundation that creatively manifested itself over time organically and brilliantly by Leo. We first decided we wanted to go Tiger style body but instead of the Garcia inlay at the fretboard we would be doing my Hebrew name. My intention there is to honor the past and present. It all rolls into one. Leo’s inlay work on that was magnificent and gave me chills seeing the process. ... This guitar plays unlike anything I have played before. from the balance of the instrument, to the shape of the neck and how it plays all around it is built with exactitude and precision. As I clock in hours with Felix I discover it’s characteristics and what makes it so special. Thank you again to GGF and Leo for such an incredible instrument that means so much to me. "
