Nurtured within a musically rich environment, Mees Hamer established Chickadee Guitars in 2019. Crafted by hand in Antwerp, Belgium, each instrument embodies Mees's dedication to creating lightweight and responsive guitars distinguished by their superior playability, crystalline clarity, and pristine note separation.

“Aesthetically speaking, I try to capture and maintain the vintage vibe that I love so much about old Martins and Gibsons, all the while having my own distinct instrument with its own shape and decorative features. You can recognize my guitars by their very labor-intensive rosettes and their custom made purflings. Since every guitar is entirely hand made, each instrument is unique and has their own voice.” – Mees Hamer