Christina Kobler

From the Holy Grail Guitar Show.  The thing I love about guitar show pictures--other than the guitars being presented--is what you see in the background.

Telecaster

Now this is how you wear a Telecaster.

Xaver Guitars

Another look at Gerry's latest creation.  Unique in every way, this guitar belongs under someone's Christmas tree one week from today.  Who will be the lucky one?

1948 000-21

How about this old guy?  He is listed at $8500 U.S.

Padauk/Bearclaw Sitka Spruce Mini-Jumbo

I got to play this last Saturday--Gerry has done it again.  Be sure to check this one out on the Xaver Guitars website, and if you give Gerry a call--he just might let you give this wonderful piece a strum or two.

Xaver Guitars

Another Masterpiece from Xaver Guitars ready to go under someone's Christmas tree. Have you been naughty, or nice?



Duane Eddy

Duane Eddy and his Twangy Guitar.  I still love to play Rebel Rauser.

Peggy White Guitar

Peggy White Guitars are now available through CR Guitars.  Contact Peggy and tell her Jack sent you.

Lowden

Pierre Bansusan has found a great place to store his thumb pick.

Holy Grail Guitar Show

Here's to all the Luthiers folks.  Today's Luthiers are producing the finest instruments ever.  And a big shout out to all the folks making the noise--and a fine noise it is that is being made.

Cherub

Mike Sankey is amid the adults at the Holy Grail Guitar Show in Berlin.  A big hello to all the luthiers at the show, and a really big shout out to the Canadian Luthiers including Mike, Grit, Peggy and Linda.  Canadian built guitars rock!!

Guitar Show

You've gotta just love guitar shows.

Bob

A great picture is worth a thousand words, and this one must be worth several thousand.  The guitar, the hat, the bare feet, the dude, the old tire--if you look at something, and then you keep looking, and you continue to get things from it, then what you are looking at is art.  This photo folks, meets that criteria in spades.  This is art.

Happy Haloween

Have a great November folks--and take it easy on the candy this evening.

Randy Lucas

I always look forward to a new guitar magazine, but the real joy is going through the old ones.  At the bottom of my stack I pulled out an Acoustic Guitar from February 2001, and included in the really great reading was a Gearbox Profile on Randy Lucas  If you have tossed your old magazines--shame on you, no worry.  Just give Randy Lucas a Google.

Fender Telecaster

Plugged in and ready to rock

Xaver Guitar

This is the back of my Xaver guitar.  On top of this flamed walnut back is a Western Red Cedar top.  After playing this guitar for almost two years now I continue to be in awe of it.  Right now it is sounding a little more on the jazzy side, but still suitable for anything you would like to play on it.  The balance of tone is second to none, and the remarkable sustain makes it ever so wonderfully suited to fingetstyle renditions of jazz, pop, country, rock or blues.  If I didn't already own this guitar, I'd ask Gerry to build it for me again.

Neil Young

One of the most famous Martins ever.  Previously owned by Hank Williams.

J-200

I drove out to the new Long & McQuade in Kanada this morning and test drove one of these.  I also played a D-18, a D-28 (interesting to compare) and a Taylor 12-string--the only 12-string in the place.  They have a very nice selection of instruments--well worth the trip out.

Casper's New Maton

Casper has added another new Maton to his collection.  Nice.

Farm Aid 2014

D-18 signed by performers at Farm Aid.  Did you send in your bid?

Christina Kobler

It is always nice to see something new from Christina.

Leo Posch

How about this nice OM from Leo Posch.  Without knowing for sure, my guess is that this is Mahogony with an Adirondak Spruce top.

Roy Buchanan

You would need a large book to tell about Roy Buchanan.  If you don't know who he is, shame on you.  Give him a Google and you will be amazed at his contribution to and his influence on music as it relates to the guitar.  And oh, get this--this guy turned down the Rolling Stones.  What a great tragic legacy is left by Roy Buchanan.

OMJM

Martin collaborated with John Mayer on the OMJM which exhibits versitility for all musical styles.

Gibson J-180EC

How about this guy?  First of all I love Gibsons--yes, they have had their ups and downs, but hey--what a history.  Second I love jumbos, and Gibson does nice jumbos.  Finally I adore Johnny Cash Black guitars.  Throw in the Fishman electronics and you are approaching perfection.  All you need now is the Man In Black himself.

Peggy White Guitar

Peggy White guitar "on the job".

Vintage Guitars

A feast for the eyeballs.

Tommy's Guitar

Firstly I must say that I love Tommy's music.  I have paid to see his concerts, I have purchased virtually every piece of his merchandise from his thumb picks to his guitar straps--yes, I am a genuine supporter.  But---Tommy---do you really have to beat your guitars up.  My old 1967 Gibson SJ has one major scratch on it.  With all of the electronics in this guitar--is there not a better way of playing Initiation (etc) without virtually and eventually destroying a reasonably decent instrument?  Love what you do--am just a little concerned about the damage done.

Clock

Grace Guitars for Girls.  Such a cool concept.  But if the truth be known--dudes can play these too.  Personally I just love a little guitar with a big, full, rich sound.

Happy Birthday Christina

Happy Birthday Christina, and thanks for all the great guitars!!

Elvis J-200, Front and Back

Some folks feel this is just entirely too much blonde and prefer the J-200 in a sunburst.  I don't think that at all, but given a preference--I would go with Johnny Cash Black.

Elvis J-200

If you love the J-200, and if you love Elvis--then this is the guitar for you.

Cowboy Gerry Gruber

There is something terribly wrong at the Cumberland Market!!  Gerry-----come back!!

Cool

Without doubt one of the coolest looking instruments at the Ottawa Guitar Show 2014.

DK Guitars

How about these great DK Guitars.  Every guitar that Dmitry makes is a totally new and different concept.  And he thinks of everything.  Those spacers, for example, are placed so the string is "in tune" to the rear of the bridge so as to cause any false harmonics that occur to most likely be in tune with the string.  And by the way--isn't that Pat Hawley in the background.  You gotta love Guitar Shows.  And on a totally unrelated note--a big Happy Birthday to my old friend Bill Emerson.  If you look through this Blog, you will surely run across Bill and his old 1962 D-18.

Ottawa Guitar Show 2014

How about these?  The Ottawa Guitar Show 2014 was the place to be on that day in Ottawa.

Johnny Blues--Part Two

Who wouldn't want to get their face in on the action when Johnny Blues riffs out on a super fine Peggy White Guitar?

Johnny Blues

Johnny Blues takes this great Peggy White Guitar for a spin at the Ottawa Guitar Show 2014.

Peggy White

Can you imagine if Terry Tufts were to come along and play he heck out of one of these gorgeous Peggy White Guitars?  I think he might even take one home.

Funston

Another great table at the Ottawa Guitar Show 2014.  Can you spot Dmitry and Laurie?

Grace Guitars for girls

At the risk of being repetitious, ya gotta love the lady luthiers.  Does anybody make guitars specifically for Old Hippie Type Dudes?

Groovy Inlay

A closer look at Groovy's Groovy Inlay.

Holy Mackerel

Claude Laflamme playing a guitar by Pellerin.  I don't know who is more amazing--Claude or the guitar.

Groovy

You know how I love the lady luthiers and their work--but here is an all new twist.  This lovely gal makes guitars for ladies.  I got to play Groovy, and although my fingers are a little big--she sang to me.  Oh, and how about Cowboy Gerry Gruber and John Macdonald in the background.  Don't you love it when that happens?

And the Old Dude gets a turn

I told Tony that I didn't get a chance to play one of his guitars at a Tommy Emmanuel concert a few years ago--but I got to play one at the Ottawa Guitar Show.  I'm a happy picker.

Happy Canada Day

Johnny Blues rocks this Tony Karol guitar at the Ottawa Guitar Show last Sunday.

Ottawa Guitar Show 2014--Part 2

Alex Millaire from Moonfruits and John Macdonald play DK Guitars.  A fine workout for Dmitry's guitars and a fine display of superb musicianship.

Ottawa Guitar Show 2014

Master picker Terry Tufts playing his new Peggy White guitar.  If you missed this event, man you really missed out.  And the admission and the entertainment were all without charge.

Peggy White Guitars

Peggy's new website is now up and running.  Be sure to check it out.