Marc Saumier

I attempted to speak to Marc several times during the Ottawa Guitar Show, but he was always tied up during this very busy day.  I would have liked to have given this guitar a test drive.  Marc is from Kingsbury, Quebec and you can spend a good amount of time at his web site.

John MacDonald

And how about the fine guitars crafted by John MacDonald.  First class luthier, musician and entertainer.  John just finished performing "The Wonderful World of Sex" for a private audience.  Can't you tell by the smile?

Martin Dubeau Soundhole Inlay

Take a closer look at the inlay around this soundhole.  Wow!!

Martin Dubeau

The Ottawa Guitar Show has come and gone for another year.  Lots of great instruments and lots of great folks.  Really great players and really great luthiers.  And even some great players who are also great luthiers.  Ottawa is a lucky city to have all of this talent.  If the Ottawa Guitar Show 2016 hopes to top this one--someone has their work cut out for them.

Johnny Blues

Oh Oh!!  Looks like Johnny Blues might be thinking of taking up harp guitar.

Grace Guitars for Girls

What I look for in a 12-string guitar, is one that you can Travis pick on.  Some you can't--at least I cannot.  This little girl passes the test with flying colors.  And she sounds pretty good to boot!!  No--really good to boot!!  A real winner.  AND... at a price that will not break your bank account.  When you visit Tracy and Tom at Grace Guitars for Girls--tell them that you heard about them from Jack!!  And oh--boys can play them too.  Just look at me!!  OR, if you are male, with bigger fingers, they just might be persuaded to build a Grace Guitar for Boys!!?

Michel Pellerin

Could that be Johnny Blues checking out Michel's guitars?  

Peggy and Michel

I attempted to play this Soprano guitar at the Ottawa Guitar Show.  Lucky I have skinny fingers.  Regardless, this wonderful instrument sounded just fine in spite of my clumsy playing.  Stay tuned for more photos from this stellar event.

Westone Thunder

My daughter Karen gave me this guitar in the 80's, and a fine instrument it is.  It can raunch with the best of them but she cleans up like a dream and is therefore great for anything you want to lay down on her.  As much as I love my Jazzmaster, which is a dream to play by the way, this black beauty will equal any Les Paul in any category except prestige.  See you at the Ottawa Guitar Show tomorrow.

Thom & Tommy

Nice guitars lads, but the shirts??  I dunno.

John and Thom

Happy 50th to John and Becky.  John, did the Breshman let you play that guitar?

Christina Kobler

A brand new Kobler guitar resting on a bench outside of Christina's workshop waiting for the lucky new owner.  How would you like to pick it up and give it s strum or two right there on the bench?

Xaver Guitars

Most of us know the feeling of getting a new guitar. Take that feeling and multiply by at least 10 when getting a new custom guitar. Especially when you are involved in the process every step of the way. Another tenfold of joy added. Gerry even put my name on the headstock, with other custom inlays as well. Xaver Guitars rule!! See you at the Ottawa Guitar Show.

Kathy Wingert

If you are in the area of the Hilton Memphis today--drop in and check out the fine instruments.  And when you get to Kathy's table, tell her you saw her excellent guitars on Jack's Blog.  And if you see John Knowles--ask him if he has a Wingert guitar.  Oh, and if you can't make it to Memphis--do not miss the Ottawa Guitar Show this month.  Ottawa is so blessed to have so many fine luthiers.

Everly Brothers

Even with the massive pickguards, the Everly's were going through a pair of these J-200's every month which promped them to design the Everly Brothers guitars which were a little more durable.  If you can get your hands on one of these old J-200's from the Everly's--hang on to it!

James Cagney

Blast from the past.  I wonder where this old Martin is today?