About Steve
Inspired by the greatest features from time-tested historical instruments, and a life-long guitar player himself, Steve knows what works. He creates dynamic instruments that quickly become musicians' favorites.
A dedicated craftsman focused on player’s needs
Every handmade Novelli guitar is a fusion of innovation, passion, and practicality.
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Along with building guitars, Steve also does repairs, and provides guitar customizations for musicians in Knoxville, Nashville, and Austin. His specialty focuses on rare, vintage and delicate string instruments. Contact Steve to find out more.
Blanknews wrote a terrific article describing how
Steve got his start building guitars. Click to read.
“Simplicity and elegance are what makes the Black Hole a great electric guitar. Steve has crafted a masterpiece that not only turns heads onstage but pleases everyone's ears in the studio, too.”
—Will Kimbrough
