Benoit Lavoie specializes in acoustics, archtops, baritones, acoustic basses as well as violins, cellos, and double basses. He is a rare breed of maker who spans a wide range of …
Tao Guitars – Sutorato
Tao Guitars has been making modern guitars for a while now, and the Sutorato is no exception to their clean, Japanese-inspired design aesthetic. The attention to detail is stunning. This …
Stradi Guitars – Silhouette Prometheus
Marek of Stradi Fine Instruments specializes in basses, but he will also make guitars and this one is no exception — the Silhouette Prometheus. Incredible design aesthetic with unique wood …
Bouchereau Guitars
I’ve been a big fan of Bouchereau Guitars and Loïc Bortot since we met at Festival Sonore in Montreal a few years back. He has a great sensibility on design, …
Echoes of Time – Harp-guitar by Thierry André
Andre Instruments no.114 – 2022 In my own words: Echoes of Time is truly an -Étude- piece, following my prior works on the harp-guitar. It is dedicated to the expressive …
Ibanez Steve Vai Hydra Guitar
Indisputably modern and a one-off guitar. I love the steam punk theme and the variations of the necks (fretted and fretless on one neck), but the Dragon theme and some …
Matsuda Deconstruction Doubleneck
Matsuda’s deconstruction design has been showcased here a few times, but here’s a new take on it — a doubleneck! The top part is a 6-string electric guitar while the …
Pagelli Massari Archtop
Claudio Pagelli is one of a handful of luthiers who excel in guitar luthiery combined with exquisite aesthetic design without being gaudy or ostentatious. I love great inlay work, but …
Mike Baranik RE-1
Mike Baranik has been around for a while making great acoustics. I met him way back in Healdsburg and we talked about guitar tops and his use of Colorado Spruce …
Pagelli Anniversary 40
Claudio Pagelli is one of a handful of luthiers who combine a modern artistry with forward looking designs, materials, and techniques. His Anniversary 40 acoustic guitar is no different in …