Eric Kirkland Email & Phone Number

Novato, Ca

Driving all design activity for the full line of uniquely ergonomic VOX guitars- Creating new instruments that balance innovative features with traditional guitar aesthetics- Designing wood, metal, and plastic components in the context of fully-defined 3D assemblies - Developing original pickups and proprietary hardware to establish distinct product identities- Managing project documentation and communication between multiple facilities- Releasing production-ready drawing files and providing on-site support for off-shore vendors

Agoura Hills, Ca

- Designed a complete range of Variax modeling electric, acoustic, and bass guitars- Managed the R&D team that developed Variax modeling technology - Developed guitar-appropriate user interfaces for intuitive control of complex functionality

Nashville, Tn

- Built custom guitars for artists like Chet Atkins, Dave Matthews, and Charlie Daniels- Improved the mechanical and electronic design of Chet Atkins production models- Designed and constructed pickups and control assemblies for artist instruments