About Us

West Coast Steel Guitars are built in Camas, Washington by luthier/repairman and musician, Bob Littleton. Bob has been playing music for over thirty years and still plays actively in the Portland, Oregon Area with three local bands. He began his music career in the late 60's playing five-string banjo and dobro in a number of California bluegrass bands. Once Bob discovered steel guitar, the banjo quickly took the back seat. For the last twenty years he has been playing country music on pedal and non-pedal steel guitar. He has always been interested in Hawaiian steel guitar and has been collecting Hawaiian steel and slack key guitar recordings. In addition to live gigs, Bob has played on sound tracks, recordings, radio, and television. He has done studio sessions for songwriters, John Hazelwood, Robbie Thayer, Craig Fletcher, and others. His uncle, Phil Irwin, a square dance guitar player and woodworker, inspired his interest in woodworking and music. West Coast Steel Guitars are a result of Bob's experience in woodworking, design, and musical knowledge. He spent over two years designing, doing research, and building prototypes before he began selling any guitars. As you might suspect, Bob is determined to produce a reliable, quality product with the working musician in mind.

When he's not building, repairing guitars, or playing music, Bob loves to spend time with his wife, Bonnie. Bonnie assists in sales and attends various steel conventions with Bob They invite you to stop by the West Coast Steel Guitar booth to try a guitar or just to visit.