Sells first of many guitars and basses to Walter Becker of Steely Dan

Moves shop to 1600 Broadway @ 48th Street

Hires first full time employee, JW Black

Makes 6 guitars for Prince’s for Purple Rain tour

Makes first bass guitar; begins doing repair work and building guitars for Paul Simon

Begins making electric guitars under the name Dr. Frets; Customizes 1977 Jazz Bass for Marcus Miller

Establishes repair shop at 33rd and Madison Ave, Manhattan, New York City

Takes over repair department at Medley Music, Ardmore PA

Roger begins making acoustic guitars with Augie LoPrinzi of LoPrinzi Guitars, Rosemont NJ