Michael Sankey’s work spans many areas: traditional electrics, acoustics, headless, 7-string, etc. But it’s in the area of archtops (typically a very conservative area) where he shines with bold ideas and designs.
You might see Ken Parker in this area too. The difference is that Parker is exclusive to a specific style of archtop which he has created, and with a price tag exceeding the average car sedan!
Sankey’s latest creation, Daphne, is the embodiment of his craft — multi-scale, 7-string, with unique design and construction. Very few luthiers dare to enter this arena. Sankey is one of the few who can do it in a purely custom fashion, and to offer innovative new features.