Dave graduated from Roberto Venn in Spring 2000. He then worked and trained under Terry McInturff in North Carolina for several years. From there he went on to work for several companies in California, learning every aspect of production and management before starting Fry Guitars in 2007.

With a full production shop and showroom located in Little Rock, Arkansas, Fry Guitars makes custom guitars from start to finish. Specializing in electric guitars, Dave hand-selects the best materials and takes great care to meticulously design and build unique yet classic instruments.