Stephen Casper founded Casper Guitar Technologies in 2007 as a small luthier shop in Leisure City Fl. Stephen Casper had been building guitars since the 1980s. CGT is a one man operation, that uses the eco-friendly approach of building with FSC materials or smartwoods.He even uses solar power to charge his LED lighting, computer batteries and rechargeable tools. CGT produces beautifully handcrafted instruments sold direct and through a network of boutique guitar shops around the world.