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Josh Stotler is an American luthier, artist, and founder of Oak Creek Guitars, known for one-of-a-kind custom instruments blending fine woodworking, storytelling, and meticulous craftsmanship. Among his most celebrated works are the “Apollo Guitars”. These instruments led to additional space-themed commissions, including guitars honoring Apollo astronauts Stuart Roosa, Fred Haise, Walt Cunningham, Charlie Duke, The Astrovette Endeavour and the Mars Perseverance Rover. Through his work, Stotler shows a guitar can be more than a musical instrument—it can be a work of art, a museum-quality tribute, and a means of preserving history. His space guitars reflect a shared spirit of craftsmanship, music, and exploration.