Eagle Guitars in Fairport, New York is the workshop of luthier Steven A. Daigle, specializing in custom-built classical and steel-string guitars alongside guitar repair services. Daigle’s building philosophy centers on traditional construction techniques executed primarily with hand tools, allowing him to intimately understand each piece of tonewood’s unique properties and tonal characteristics.

His approach to guitar construction reflects years of experience working with different species of tonewoods and bracing patterns. For classical guitars, Daigle focuses on achieving warm, focused notes with sustain and lively overtones while maintaining traditional tonal richness. His steel-string work emphasizes parlor-size instruments with shorter scale lengths, designed specifically for fingerpicking and solo performance with enhanced volume and bass response.

The luthier carefully evaluates modern construction methods like double tops, alternative bracing patterns, and elevated fingerboards, incorporating them thoughtfully to enhance responsiveness without sacrificing tonal character. Each instrument build involves small, deliberate adjustments based on what Daigle observes through hands-on work with the wood. His guitar repair and construction services cater to players seeking instruments tailored to their specific playing style and repertoire.