The Logidy EPSi is a pedal that was introduced around 2014, and I consider it a groundbreaking pedal because it is the first affordable pedal that can do real-time convolution …
2016 Ottawa Guitar Show Trip
The 2016 Ottawa Guitar Show was an amazing show, highlighting not only local/regional luthiers, but I would consider some of the premier luthiers in the world. This may be surprising …
DK Guitars Picasso
Dmitry Kulakov of DK Guitars is a true experimenter. His creations all have names and offer unique perspectives in guitar making– whether it’s design, materials, and re-thinking many aspects of …
Ergon Lisboa
Adriano Sérgio crafts Ergon guitars outside of Lisbon, Portugal, and it’s quite clear that he has a bold vision of how a modern guitar is designed and constructed. Unique designs, …
Bassline Rebelle Series Multi-Scale
This Bassline bass guitar from Germany caught my eye due to its great body design. Not too extreme, it’s a hybrid shape reminding me of a Fender P-bass and a …
Lava Fretless Guitar
Made in Lithuania by Rapolas Gražys, the Lava has some interesting features — mainly the fretless neck. I am surprised he didn’t go headless as well. The neck and headstock look …
TC Electronic BodyRez Pedal
Almost everybody who owns an acoustic or an electric guitar that uses a piezo pickup system will experience similar sound signatures associated with the piezo pickup system, regardless of the …
Mera Guitars
Mera Guitars are interesting to me only because: Haven’t seen many makers from Russia Ever wonder what a PRS guitar would look like headless? Interesting neck attachment and tuner body scoop …
Clay Connor Model 504 Deluxe
You don’t see too many different guitar body styles these days due to the vintage craze. It’s either a Strat, Tele, LP, or traditional archtop style you see. Even modern …
Schwartz Guitars
Schwartz Guitars is a pioneer in using some novel materials and designs to handcraft modern acoustic instruments. His Oracle model is a true example of his art: Elliptical sound holes in …