You may not recognize Robert Rask, but you’ve seen his work in the capable hands of musicians like Kenny Loggins, Collin Raye and Ty Herndon. The guitar he made for Kirby Heyborne is featured at the end of every episode of “Making Good.” He’s made showpiece guitars for members of Train, One Republic and The Killers. He considers his art the vessel for more art, because after he’s done with his piece, the musicians make more with it. One of his most recent creations was completed for Shawna Edwards — and is in the accompanying photo that includes the two of them!
The Flop With no previous musical experience, I picked up a guitar for the first time at 34. On the night I brought it home, I learned three chords and wrote a song! Though the song was terrible, the experience was cathartic and exhilarating. It changed my life forever!
Hand You Were Dealt I lost everything at 32. My world was turned upside down. I hit my low when I believed the world would be better without me. It took me years, but I learned the toughest adversity can be consecrated for our gain!
Shuffle the Cards I have seen tender mercies, gentle invitations to grow, and beautiful miracles. I get to co-create with God and musicians to bring light and healing into the world through the power of music, which coincidently saved my life. I’ve never felt a clearer understanding of who I am, why I’m here and what I need to do. I’ve never felt so fulfilled.
Ace Up Your Sleeve I can levitate a lemonhead above my lips and yet I still chose to focus on a career as a luthier! What was I thinking?
Wild Card I took third in the world at the Windshield Repair Olympics, competing against technicians from all over the planet.
Strongest Suit I vaguely remember something about a fashion train. I fell off it years ago!
The 2025 Deck I plan to complete the production of Season 1 of a TV series we are working on, and see it on the major streaming platforms.
Ace Eats Milagros, green chili chicken quesadilla.
Hit the Jackpot With big winnings, I’d buy tonewood — exotic species from all over the world!
Tomorrow’s Bets I will be doing exactly what I’m doing now, just on a much larger scale.