b'Megan HenwoodOne of the many things my father taught me is how to spot a good and honest man - I knew Roger was one of these instantly. Something else my Dad taught me is how to spot a fine craftsman - you only have to hear a Fylde to know that Roger is a truly exceptional maker.I met Roger five years ago whilst touring the UK with Eric Bibb. He approached me after a show and we had a good chat. Its always a good chat with Roger. At that point I was still finding my sound as a guitarist,so I was overwhelmed and honoured when he invited me to come up to his workshop to discuss making me a custom. I grew up around wood workers so the smell of the workshop instantly made me feel at home, as did the warm welcome from Roger and Moira.Coco was my first Fylde and, five years later, I still get butterflies when I play her. She is little, beautiful and unique in style and sound - a real conversation starter. I find it hard to sleep in a room without her in it. A few years later he made Rosie who is much bigger bodied but just as gorgeous, sound engineers go all gooey over her. Playing these exquisite guitars, coupled with Rogers belief in me and my music, has given me the confidence to work hard at solidifying my playing style and improving my ability. First and foremost I will always be a songwriter before a guitarist, I have always known that, but the enthusiasm and excitement that my guitars continue to bring me has in turn enhanced my songwriting potential. I still have a long way to go but quite simply, when you own instruments of such high quality, you play them more.But his expertise as a craftsman is just part of the enormous contribution he has made to the industry and why he has been intrinsic in helping the careers of countless musicians, becoming good friends to many of them. Its also about his strength of character, its in the way he approaches his business, how he interacts with people and the community he has built around that. Roger and Moira are humble, generous and non-judgemental - whenever I have a conversation with a fellow Fylde player I meet on the circuit we spend half the time discussing the guitars and the other half talking about how much we love Roger and Moira!Being a songwriter in this day and age often prompts questions of uncertainty in my head - it can be cruel and unforgiving - but being part of the Fylde family keeps me buoyant in my belief and I never forget how lucky I am to be part of it.16'