The Lady

I call this guitar "The Lady."  Master Luthier, singer and songwriter Peggy White also makes the very best cup of coffee you will ever drink.

Martin D-15M

I agree with everything everybody is saying about this guitar.  For the price--everybody should have one--unless of course you have a 000-17SM, or something very similar.  But then, when undecided, get both!!

Linda Manzer

If this guitar doesn't take your breath away--then check your pulse.

Mike Sankey

Someone took this one home yesterday.  Be sure to check out Mike's web site, or even better, play one of his guitars at the Ottawa Folklore Center.

Alabama Banjo

Every now and then a feller's got to hammer on his banjer.  But isn't this a Guitar Blog?  Fear not fearless ones--check underneath the right elbow.  That there is my trusty old Westone Thunder.  Those two humbuckers will stand up to any electric guitar on the planet.  Merry Christmas everybody--and thank's for checking in.

Santa Stratocasting

Santa takes a few moments to relax with his Stratocaster before heading out on his big journey.

Oskar Graf

Oskar built this guitar as an homage to Hermann Hauser.  He feels this just might be the finest guitar he has ever crafted.  Check out Oskar's website.



Macassar Ebony--Part two

This is such a great shot.  Guitars like this blow my mind.

Under Construction--Part 16

She is all together and sounds choice.  Just a few final details, a set-up and we are off to the races.

Under Construction--Part 15

The bridge is on.  How about the lines in that ebony fretboard?  Will they disappear with time?  Or become more evident?  Keep checking into this blog to find out.

Under Construction--Part 14

The frets are on!

Billy Gibbons

Happy Birthday Billy.

Kenna Rose

Buddy Holly, Eric Clapton, Stevie Ray Vaughn, John Mayer, Robbie Robertson, Buddy Guy, Bonnie Raitt, Jimi Hendrix---you are in good company Kenna Rose.  Rock On!

Kronbauer

EI rosewood back and sides, sitka top--you could own this mini-jumbo for much less than you might think.

Under Construction--Part 13

I was going to save Part 13 for tomorrow--Friday the 13th--get it?  But I just couldn't wait.  

Collings Clarence White

I don't know if Clarence ever played a Collings guitar--but I bet he would have loved this one.  From the Kentucky Colonels, the Andy Griffith Show and the Byrds--Clarence was always one of my favourite pickers.

Flamed Macassar Ebony

How's that for a back and sides?

Macassar Ebony

How could you not fall in love with a guitar like this?

SRV Stratocaster

A great picture of a great axe.  And how about them boots?

Fender Stratocaster

Strat's are pretty cool--but look who signed this one!

A Guitar Called Jack--Part 93

It is difficult to believe that this great guitar is just about a whole year old.  Who will get one of these great Xaver Guitars for Christmas this year?  See Gerry and the gang at the Cumberland Market tomorrow with a nice selection of amazing Xaver Guitars.  If you are not a player--not a problem.  I will give you one free lesson with the purchase of an Xaver Guitar.  How can you turn down a deal like that?

Under Construction--Part 12

Any comment I could make about something this lovely would be inadequate.  Check back to see it all come together.

Under Construction--Part 11

As I gaze upon this, it just gets more beautiful.  

Under Construction--Part 10

French Polished Engelmann Spruce.  What do you think this is going to sound like?

Zebrawood

This is so beautiful.

John Lennon

As we enter the last month of 2013, it's nice to see John with this great J-200.

Bourgeois Vintage OM Custom

How much fun would it be to pick on this little number today?

Whitfill

Yes folks, this is a brand new guitar.  The destressing process here is referred to as "Relic'd."

Manzer Metheny

Linda made thirty of these guitars--and there is only one left.  I would take it home tomorrow except for the price tag.  I wonder does the pick (lower right) come with it?

GPCPA4

And how about a new Martin?  I would have no trouble adding this to my weaponry.

Christina Kobler Crossover

Christina playing the very first notes on this incredible crossover guitar.

Under Construction--Part Nine

Looking good!

Aaron Morris Guitar

Nice guitar Michael Reno--nice hat too!  And isn't that Doc Watson in the background photo playing an Aaron Morris guitar?

Webb Wilder

Another grand old D-18

1956 0-18T

1956 Martin 0-18T Tenor acoustic: Adirondack Spruce top with Mahogany back and sides. This little gal has a very sweet, well balanced tone; a strong but restrained voice that cuts through a mix. This model was only available as a special order from 1929-1993. The tenor guitar gained popularity in the early part of the 20th century as banjo players started gravitating towards the guitar, but didn't want to learn a whole new set of chords and scales, the tenor guitar being tuned the same as a tenor banjo. This model was played by Nick Reynolds of the Kingston Trio, and was reissued in a limited number of 34 upon the 40th anniversary of the Trio in 1997.

Gerald Sheppard Guitars

Feast your eyes on this beauty.  Check out Gerald Sheppard Guitars on Facebook.

Grit Laskin

A Grit Laskin guitar and a Newfoundland T-shirt.  What else do you need?

Oskar Graf Guitar

Some of the finest guitars anywhere in the world are made right here in the Ottawa area.  Shouldn't you pay a visit to a local luthier?

Christina Kobler Guitar

Again, you've got to love the lady luthiers.

Work in Progress

Tickling steel strings is one of life's greatest pleasures.  The hand of a lady luthier has proven to be a necessary ingredient.  I believe the ladies have taken guitar building to a new level--they do not simply build instruments--they give them birth.

Under Construction--Part Eight

You gotta love that first little bit of gleam!

Under Construction--Part Seven

Ready for French Polish.  

Washburn Hawk

Looks like Bob Marley's guitar.

SJ on the Dock

You just never know where this old cowboy might show up with this great 1967 Gibson Southern Jumbo.

Under Construction--Part Six

Does this picture tend to make you just a little uneasy?  You must have very strong faith in your luthier.

Under Construction--Part Five

The neck is on, but still lots of work before the first tunes.

Under Construction--Part Four

As we move forward, excitement is definately called for.

Peggy White Sunburst

This Peggy White guitar is the bomb!  You pick it up--and it plays you.  After playing this guitar I just had to ask the question--Who is Peggy White?  If you don't already know--keep your eye on this blog.

Under Construction--Part Three

Or how about that Acacia fretboard binding--or would you prefer the ebony binding shown in yesterday's photo?

Under Construction--Part Two

Check the streaks in that ebony fretboard.