Sven Gonstead attended the Roberto-Venn School of Luthiery after graduating from University. After Roberto-Venn, Sven was determined to make a career as an instrument maker. Sven went to work for the Santa Cruz Guitar Company.
In time, he moved home to the Midwest and started his own guitar workshop. Sven now lives in Big Bay, Michigan where he specializes in producing high quality acoustic and resophonic guitars.

Source: Gonstead guitars website (19 July 2017)