There are few innovations in acoustic guitar that seem to come out of nowhere and are things that you never would have thought of. And actually deliver what they set …
The Holy Grail Guitar Show 2016 – Local Woods Challenge
One aspect of the Holy Grail Guitar Show was The Locals Woods Challenge — a challenge to the luthiers to build a guitar for the show that only used local …
The Holy Grail Guitar Show 2016 – Highlights Part II
Some more amazing luthiers I saw at the 2016 Holy Grail Guitar Show. Here is Part II.
The Holy Grail Guitar Show 2016 – Highlights Part I
The Holy Grail Guitar Show in Berlin is the premiere guitar luthier exhibition in the world. This year’s event was held on October 8-9 at the Estrel Hotel in Berlin. …
Ormsby TX GTR Modern Tele-Style
The modern Tele style is not dead, as is evidenced by the Ormsby TX GTR. This is a very nice looking, modern take on the Tele body. Reminiscent of the …
Beardsell Model 5
I am constantly amazed at the number of talented luthiers in Canada. It must be the fresh air, cold winters, ample source of local woods, and great outdoors that contributes …
Padalka Neptune
Eastern Europe and Russia seem to be producing some interesting multi-scale, headless guitars lately. Padalka Guitars is one such maker from Russia, with the Neptune being their headless model. It …
Jersey Girl Scarecrow
Jersey Girl Guitars has been showcased here previously, and continue to excel in new designs. Most notably, the Scarecrow. They continue the motif of what I call Southwestern Art Deco …
Rick Toone Ultimate Shred Machine
Rick Toone has been showcased here before, but his recent creation — The Ultimate Shred Machine — caught my eye because it’s more modern avant-garde in styling as opposed to …