Testimonials

        “Jim Sullivan is one of the best builders of acoustic guitars around! The quality and sound are outstanding! Anyone who is in the market for a great acoustic guitar should give Sullivan guitars a listen.” — Paul Yandell

"Mr. Sullivan, you have unwittingly made a believer (and an enormous fan) out of me. I've been a diehard solidbody electric player for most all of my musical life. I've played a slew of acoustics, including the four Martins owned by my family in Nashville, and've always favored the sound and playability of solidbodies... ...Enter Arts Patron Steve Holder, bearer of the elusively one-of-a-kind 'Number 12'. With one turn at bat with this fine instrument, I've been forced to re-evaluate some long-held standards of mine regarding the guitar... Three days into my acquaintanceship with your work, I've been cursed with falling completely in love with an axe that does not belong to me, nor currently within my means to possess were it unspoken for. I am determined to, at some point in the near future, attempt to finance a commission of an exact-as-possible facsimile of 'Number 12'. I've simply never played, seen, nor heard anything quite like it. It is truly one of, if not THE finest guitar I've ever played. ...And while I'm waxing that wish-list, I'd love nothing more than to have you even consider entertaining the notion of a commission to build some prototypes of my solidbody designs. Kudos, Sir! Respectfully, JMT"

John M. (Johnny) Thompson - Scottsville Conservatory.

Fellow Musicians,
Let me take a minute of your time to tell you about an outstanding guitar technician. His name is Jim Sullivan, owner and operator of "State Line Luthier Works" in Portland, Tennessee. I've had the opportunity to work with Jim and to see much of his work, some of which has been on my own instruments. His finish work is excellent, as is his fret work, which he has learned from some of the best teachers in the country. Jim has a very good eye and feel for his trade. He is very detail-oriented and thorough in his work and gets the job done when he says he will.

If your axe has a problem, Jim's definitely the guy who can fix it right."

Leon Rhodes - Former guitarist, Ernest Tubb & the Texas Troubadours. and Former Staff musician, Grand Ole Opry.

Dear Jim,
I just had to write and tell you how great my Telecaster was after you worked on it. As you know, I've had the guitar for a long time, but it's never played as well as it does now, even when it was new. I only used to use it for gigs and then put it back in its case, but now it's constantly out, and has become my number one 'doodling' guitar.

Thanks once again for your help, and I hope to see you again soon."

Richard Smith - 2001 National Fingerstyle Champion

     Jim, I came across your ezine article about handmade guitars. The article,though quite well written, isn't nearly as convincing as actually playing one of your guitars. I,ve personally had the pleasure of both hearing and playing a "Sullivan" guitar and I can honestly say that it was the best finger style instrument I have ever come across! So much for your article. I also followed the link to "acousticguitarcorner.com" with which, I assume, you are affiliated and checked out your full line of accessories, looks like you,re sticking with the cream of the crop in this venture also.
P.S., The pricing looks very competative as well.    

          Tom Edwards, Nashville,Tn