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Pons Ouessant L1

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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 …

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Beardsell Model 5

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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 …

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Padalka Neptune

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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 …