The Parker Fly came from the ideas that Ken Parker had regarding making the guitar lightweight yet strong. The neck is reinforced with an exo-skeleton of carbon fiber. The fretboard …
Raulo Guitars
A young master luthier from Puerto Rico, Raulo Guitars uses interesting wood combinations in conjunction with guitar designs which fuse acoustic and archtop construction. Shown here is the Era -1900 Acoustic Guitar PurpleHeart/Majó …
Neil Peart Retires?
I know this blog is about modern guitars, but this is such big news. Apparently he’s been quoted as retiring: http://www.cbc.ca/news/arts/rush-neil-peart-retirement-1.3354504 But hold on … maybe not! http://ultimateclassicrock.com/geddy-lee-neil-peart-retire-comment/ Let’s hope …
Sakashta Spotlight
Taku Sakashta was a master luthier and a design genius. The Spotlight is one of his last guitars he made before his untimely death. Sporting a Spruce body with Maple …
Myka Guitars
David Myka is another talented luthier who can make just about anything. He will do custom designs, but does gravitate towards his own design shapes which emphasize offset asymmetric body …
Artinger Guitars
There are many talented, custom luthiers out there who have the ability to make almost any kind of instrument. Matt Artinger is one of them. He can make traditional solidbody …
D’Aquisto Centura Deluxe
James D’Aquisto (American, 1935–1995) Archtop Guitar, Centura Deluxe model (serial number 1257), 1995 Spruce, maple, ebony; blonde finish, cutaway; W. 18 in. (45.7 cm) James D’Aquisto is the father of …
Sankey Veracity
Another great headless, ergonomic guitar from Sankey — The Veracity. Unique to this guitar are the wood choices (Cherry/Verawood/Cherry laminate) which is used for both the neck and body. Think …
The Modern Archtop Guitar
A great video on the birth of the modern archtop guitar in NYC. D’Angelico and D’Aquisto set the standard for the late 20th century.
Nick Page Violin Machine
Many guitar makers take inspiration from other instrument builders, and Nick Page Guitars has done that with his Violin Machine. Note the antique violin finish, the bridge, and neck finish. The …