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Instruments currently built in Van Nuys, CA. Distributed by Wilkins Guitar Finishes of Van Nuys, CA. Instruments previously built in Portsmouth, VA.

Luthier Pat Wilkins has been acknowledged as a premier finisher of quality instruments for well over the past ten years. Some of his recent handiwork can be viewed on such models as the U.S. produced Pacifica models for Yamaha, as well as his namesake handcrafted models (other examples occasionally turn up as prototypes displayed at industry trade shows - but no further hints will be dropped).
Prior to moving to California, Wilkins joined former Schecter Research President Bill Ricketts and ex-Zion Guitars luthier Kenny Marshall in custom-building limited production guitars and basses in the 1980s. The OFB Guitars custom models were built in Portsmouth, Virginia.
Wilkins' former models feature bolt-on neck, tilt-back headstocks, locking machine heads, numerous different pickup combinations, and spectacular finishes. Circa 2005, Wilkins introduced a line of guitars and bass guitars. These guitars are built in Van Nuys at the same place finishes are applied. Models are based on the Stratocaster, Telecaster, and Jazz bass. Prices start around $2,200. For further information rcontact Wilkins Guitar Finishes directly or visit their website (see Trademark Index).