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Sankey Cold Fusion Archtop

In Guitars by jtkung

Most luthiers today spend their time honing their craft, designing and creating guitars (vintage or modern) that eventually become a standard model in their product lineup.  Once the standard models …

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Michi Matsuda NY Pizza Roll Archtop

In Guitars by jtkung

Another masterpiece from the hands of Michi Matsuda: “Arch top” guitars have a strong established image in our time, which is fine. But, sometimes it becomes a boundary. Instead of …

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Mother Plucker Guitars

In Guitars by jtkung

I really like the design aesthetic and choice of figured woods used at Mother Plucker Guitars. The name is pretty cool too! The luthier is Keith Felker, and his pricing …

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Ormsby Goliath Headless

In Guitars, Image by jtkung

Ormsby Guitars from Australia have been making limited run orders on guitars in the style of Blackmachine, and have recently branched out to making all sorts of models. Including the …

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Pons Ouessant L1

In Guitars, Image by jtkung

I saw the Ouessant L1 guitar at the Holy Grail Guitar Show in Berlin in October 2016, and it was also showcased in the Local Woods Challenge.  Fred Pons is …