Pepijn has an impressive background in manufacturing and acquisition of materials for product building. As a budding young guitarist playing in various groups throughout Europe, he became fascinated with guitar building and the process of quality instrument construction. Pepijn initially gained experience through his contacts in the garment industry, leading him to become a succesful business owner and manufacturer in that same industry. In 2008, he turned his attention towards his long term dream of becoming a guitar builder. His passion for travel that was also necessitated by business, gave him the motivation to design and build the perfect electric travel guitar. The process has been rewarding, as Lap axe has become a reality of that dream.