Happy New Year

Happy New Year everybody.  A big appreciative thank you to everyone who looked in.  Thank you to the makers of guitars--especially the small independent luthiers--and especially the luthiers that have built guitars and worked on guitars for me.  If you love guitars as I do--then please check in in 2018.  

VW Telecaster

Can a VW give birth to a Telecaster?

Merry Christmas 2017

Merry Christmas to all.  Let us count our blessings and toast to the health and well being for all in the coming year.  God Bless and be safe in 2018!!

Buster and Jerry

Two of the very best!!

Albert Lee

Albert owns more Everly Brothers guitars than anyone.  Including the prototype black J-200 with the chamis pick guards.  Don gave it to him.  Albert also wrote "Country Boy" made famous by Ricky Skaggs.  And if that isn't enough--he also played for Emmy Lou Harris when he wasn't on the road with the Everly's.  Here's to Albert Lee!!

Bruce and Stevie

When it comes to Rocking a Stage--nobody does it like these two.

Keef

Who do you think of first when you hear or see a Telecaster?  Danny Gatton?  Albert Lee?  Brad Paisley?  Vince Gill?  Or this guy?  Happy 74th Birthday Mr. Richards!!

Stratocaster

Just now posted on the Facebook site "Telecaster Group".  I'm thinking this Strat is close enough to a Tele to be included.  Check out the site to see if she gets ousted.  Regardless--she's staying here!!

ANA and Kevin

What's happening with ANA and Kevin?  One thing for sure--the Lady has a nice guitar!!

Linda Manzer

Check the bear claw on this!!  And this one is available for purchase.  Who wouldn't be proud to to rock this baby!!

Jack Pelletier

Happy Birthday Jack!!

1956 Gibson J-185

This guitar could very well be "The Bomb" of original J-185's.  It is featured on the back page of the January 2018 Acoustic Guitar Magazine.  You can read about it there!!

Kirk Douglas

Kirk almost made it to 101--not bad.  Thanks for all the great films.  RIP.

The White Dove

Over the years I have played several Doves.  I didn't particularly like any of them.  Very disappointing since I love most other Gibson's I have ever played.  I would dearly love to try this one out, in hopes of finally getting to play a good one!!

Cumberland Christmas Market

Playing one of Gerry's great Xaver guitars at the Cumberland Christmas Market.  This one is a real beauty--but aren't all Xaver Guitars fantastic?

Xaver Guitars

Mr. and Mrs. Xaver Guitar at the Germania Club Christkindlmarkt.  If you missed it--see Gerry at the Cumberland Christmas Market on Saturday, 2 December.  You might just get to see the amazing Gord  demo one of these fine guitars!!

Peggy White 12-string

This is Peggy's first 12-string.  To own this would be "Cool" beyond words!!

1956 Gibson ES-5 Switchmaster

I wonder what this sold for in 1956?  You don't want to know today's asking price.

Malcolm Young

RIP Malcolm.  Thanks for the tunes!!

2016 Gibson Nick Lucas Mystic RW Ltd

And when they say limited, it's fifty guitars produced.  The price?  $3649.  US.

000-17 in Black Smoke

I would call this Johnny Cash Black.  I did take advantage of the extra hour's sleep this morning.  And when I awoke the radio was playing Mr. Cash.  Followed by other greats such as Conway, Merle and Willie.  Ya gotta love Sunday morning oldies!!

Christina Kobler

Natural beauty of Santos Rosewood...

Linda Manzer

Linda's latest.  Are you brave enough to even attempt to play this?

Steve, Tommy and John

Paying tribute to Jerry Reed.

Chris and Frankie

Can you believe your eyes?   The Les Paul is the real deal!!

John Mayer

John getting some pretty cool sounds out of a great little Martin guitar!!

A Guitar Called Jack--Part 94

Gord showing how it is done on a Guitar Called Jack!!  Xaver Guitars rule!!

Garrison Guitars

Could that be Johnny Blues playing acoustic fingerstyle?

OMC-15ME

OMG!!  Did I tell you I have a thing for mahogany tops?

2015 000-28K

If you like Koa, then this is your guitar.  And if you dig 000 Martins--even better!!  And if you are into retro...

Tom Petty

Rest in Peace Brother.  Thanks for the tunes.  They will be with us always.

Neil Young

About time I posted an "electric" guitar.  Or should I say Axe!!

1967 J-45

Would you choose this?  Or the new Hummingbird below?

2018 Hummingbird

Lots of difference of opinion on this guitar.  I like it--but personally I would prefer the tobacco burst.  There was a J-45 in Halifax in 1964 this colour of red for $220.  If I could travel back I would get it!!

2015 000-28EC

My friend has the OM-28, which I have had the privilege of playing.  This, at just under $2800 U.S.is an item of interest.

Earl Klugh

You are in the "Big Time" when they give you your own brand of wine!!  Earl--You Rock!!

Peggy White 12 String Soprano Guitar

I met Lucas Haneman at the Ottawa Guitar Show about four years ago.  I got to play his awesome Pat Hawley 8-string guitar.  I asked Lucas, "Where do I start?"  He said, "Well, the six inside strings are just like a regular guitar--so just start with an E chord."  So simple.  I was off to the races.  Maybe with twenty years of practice I might be able to play something on it!!  So happy to see Lucas with one of Peggy's guitars.  This could very well be the only Peggy White Soprano 12-string in existence!!

Christina Kobler

Yes!  Christina did make this guitar!  And check out the bear claw!!

Don Williams

Don Williams has left us today at age 78 after a brief illness.  Thanks for the tunes Good Sir.  Rest In Peace.

Linda Manzer

Linda's latest.  And Terry Tufts is going to play this.  I would name this guitar "It."

Martin OM-45 Deluxe Authentic 1930 Acoustic Guitar

Eleven of these were made in 1930--and only eleven produced now.  So even if you have an extra 100K--chances are slim of getting one.  But it sure is sweet!

Kathy Wingert

A little eye candy to drool over as we start into September!

Texas Flood

Test Drive

These Dudes are taking Peggy White's latest masterpiece for a spin.  I envy them.

Willie Nelson

Willie Nelson woke up still not dead again today.