Wayne "The Handsome Liar" O'Connor
began playing guitar religiously at ten years of age, built his first
guitar by thirteen. With the help and encouragement from his beloved
Parents Madeline and Bill, Tutoridge by his "Guru Hippy" record collecting, harmonica
player/singer/performer older brother, James "The Animal" O'Connor, his musical
education began! For the next 35 odd years, through various career
adventures and interests, from building/modifing drag racing engines/
restoring vintage hotrods, and custom rigid framed Harleys, to working
as a graghic artist, cabinet maker of Early American Furniture
reproductions, he continued to practice, jam, tour and record with as
many musicians as possible. Studied technical engineering/computer
design at College and learned/taught ASL sign language while doing a five year stint at
a Sheltered Work Shop for the Handicap...  ...with the last years evenings spent at The Guitar Clinic in Hamilton On., things soon morphed into a full time gig studying as a Luthier for the "F" Bass's custom workshop of George Furlenetto. Along side George, Dave Fox and Mike Spicer, a great many years of experience and wisdom were graciously shared. The next few years brought the realization "This is the gig of all gigs!". Having the opportunity to build/modify and repair instruments for Artists Alain Coran (UZEB), Will Lee (David Letterman Band), Marcus Miller and Willy Weeks, Colin Cripps, Bill Dillon, JunkHouse, Garnet Rogers and many other World Class Musicians, came the confidence to pursue the continued research and development into the design and production of his own line of unique, high quality musical instruments.   Wayne's "Cranium Divine" electric/acoustic and bass guitars are a fine example of design, quality craftsmanship and outstanding performance. His original designs are inspired by classic American Gibsons, Martins, Fenders, and Nationals. His attention to detail and demand for performance is in part a reflection of his 30+ years as a professional musician. The Handsome Liar has produced/played and toured with a
number of musical projects over the years, including:Kevin Carly and
The Handsome Liars CD "Dose Of The Blues",co-produced with Alec Frazer,
Dennis O'Toole Solo Disk, Jude Waldman Fifth Wheel, The PsychoBillies, etc.
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