Sergei de Jonge--Part Two

What more can I say about Sergei de Jonge?  Do yourself a favour and check out his website.  You will be in awe.  Better yet--Handmade Guitars Showcase.

Tony Duggan-Smith--Part Two

Tony was not happy with the resolution in the pic I posted earlier this month in support of the Handmade Guitars Showcase, so he sent me this.  Beautiful work Tony!!  Love the wooden pickguard.

Ontario Guitar Show

If you are not at the Ontario Guitar Show right now--this is what you are missing.  Get on over there and visit Gerry Gruber at the Xaver Guitar's table.  And tell him you saw his guitars on Jack's Blog.

Carvin'

Stand back!!  Peggy White is at it again with her new Lee Valley Tools planes.

Marc Beneteau

Another look at the fine work of Marc Beneteau.  Plan a visit to the Handmade Guitars Showcase to meet Marc and the other fine luthiers displaying their instruments.

Beauregard Archtop

A nice shot of this archtop.  Come out to the Handmade Guitars Showcase and let Mario tell you all about it.

Three from G.W Barry

Feast your eyes on three more from G.W. Barry.  You will not want to miss the Handmade Guitars Showcase.

Yanuziello

Again, do yourself a favor and check out the website of Joseph Yanuziello.  You will want to visit him at the Handmade Guitars Showcase along with all of the great luthiers who will be displaying their instruments in conjunction with the Toronto Jazz Festival.

David Wren

Check out the Wren Guitar website--you will be glad you did.  David will be among the elite luthiers participating in the Handmade Guitar Showcase.  Not only that--he takes some pretty cool photos.

Alastair Miller

Another student of Sergei de Jonge who will be showing his stuff at the Handmade Guitars Showcase.

Xaver Guitars

This dreadnought has a sitka spruce soundboard sporting a dramatic tobacco burst, with stunning bubinga back and sides (also bursted). The mahogany neck and bubinga veneered headstock is bursted as well. The Laskin-style armrest makes this guitar very comfortable to hold. Fast action makes it a pleasure to play.

Linda Manzer

Not that many years ago people were saying, "Wow--that's a really nice guitar--but I don't know about buying from a Lady Luthier."  Today the Ladies are producing some of the top guitars--and I might add, the most sought after guitars available.  When you visit the Homemade Guitars Showcase--be sure to chat with the Lady Luthiers--and tell them you saw their work on Jack's Blog.

Chris Lounsbury

Chris will be at the Handmade Guitars Showcase.  Chris is from Hamilton, Ontario and his guitars are available at a very reasonable price.  Check out his website.  Oh, and yes, he is a student of Sergei de Jonge.

Grit Laskin

What do you say about William 'Grit' Laskin.  In the world of Luthiers, Grit is everybody's hero.  Check out his website, and visit him at the Handmade Guitars Showcase.

Dennis Kwasnycia

This Jumbo is made of Padauk back and sides with a Sitka Spruce top and Rosewood binding.
Be sure to check the web site for more guitars and sound clips.  Meet Dennis at the Handmade Guitars Showcase.

Indian Hill Guitars

Michael Kennedy, yet another student of Sergei de Jonge, will be present at the upcoming Handmade Guitars Showcase.

Gerry Gruber

The Easter Cumberland Market takes place at the Cumberland Arena tomorrow from 9am until 3pm.  Come out and meet Gerry and see his wonderful Xaver Guitars.  If you are lucky--you might even get to play this Grand Concert and maybe even take it home.

Tony Karol

The first time I saw Tony's guitars, they were so beautiful I was afraid to touch them.  Silly, but true.  Fortunately I have overcome this.  Tony will be at the Handmade Guitars Showcase.

Oskar Graf

If you have been keeping an eye on this Blog, then you have seen other pictures of this guitar.  What more can I say.  Come to the Handmade Guitars Showcase and meet Oskar.  You'll be glad that you did.

Michael Greenfield

Do yourself a favour and visit Michael's website--better still, visit the Handmade Guitars Showcase.

Peggy White

Art is something you look at--and then keep looking at--and then afterwords you come back to look at it again.  Much like Peggy's guitars.  You play it--and keep playing it--and after you've played it, you are drawn to come back and play it again.  Do yourself a favour and come out and meet Peggy at the Handmade Guitars Showcase.

Tony Duggan-Smith

Custom flattop steel string.  Will Tony be at the Handmade Guitars Showcase?  I am thinking yes.

Sergei de Jonge

How about this de Jonge Jumbo?  Figured sapele presentation with hummingbird inlay.  A big guitar with a big sound.  See Sergei at the Handmade Guitars Showcase.

Marc Beneteau Guitars

'M' Model with Sinker Redwood top and African Blackwood back and sides.  And yes, Marc will be at the Handmade Guitars Showcase.

Mario Beauregard Guitars

The most popular model from the Mario Beauregard acoustic guitar lineup. It carries a clear voice that is very focused. Many players are attracted to this model because of it’s comfort, overall balance and clear definition between bass, mids and highs. Available with Euro spruce , Lutz or Sitka with Blackwood ,Brazilian rosewood or east Indian rosewood .  See Mario at the Handmade Guitar Showcase on June 22.

G.W. Barry 000 Plus in Brazilian Rosewood and Adirondack Spruce

Here is a stellar new offering from the workshop of G.W. Barry. This amazing flat top features a new body shape and a beautiful set of straight grained re-claimed Brazilian rosewood! The full lush and angelic tone of this guitar seems to flow like silk and practically begs to be played! You have done it again Mr. Barry!!  You can see G.W. Barry guitars at the Handmade Guitar Show.  For more info go to http://www.handmadeguitarshowcase.com/

1949 SJ

1949 was a great year.  If you were born in 1949--you will be eligable for the Old Age Pension this year, while this great little number, although well used, is still a youngster.