Tuesday, December 31, 2013

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.

Monday, December 30, 2013

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!!

Friday, December 27, 2013

Linda Manzer

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

Thursday, December 26, 2013

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.

Wednesday, December 25, 2013

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.

Tuesday, December 24, 2013

Santa Stratocasting

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

Saturday, December 21, 2013

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.


Friday, December 20, 2013

Thursday, December 19, 2013

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.

Wednesday, December 18, 2013

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.

Sunday, December 15, 2013

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!

Saturday, December 14, 2013

Kronbauer

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

Thursday, December 12, 2013

Under Construction--Part 13

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

Wednesday, December 11, 2013

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.

Monday, December 9, 2013

Sunday, December 8, 2013

Saturday, December 7, 2013

Friday, December 6, 2013

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?

Thursday, December 5, 2013

Under Construction--Part 12

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

Wednesday, December 4, 2013

Tuesday, December 3, 2013

Under Construction--Part 10

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

Sunday, December 1, 2013

John Lennon

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