Part III.
Stradi Instruments Design. Marek’s basses are stunning. I love the traditional Strad shape updated into a modern instrument.
Marek and his Symphony Bass. This bass uses very old Bog Oak. Marek is such a nice fellow and an amazing luthier.
Symphony bass back. Old Bog Oak wood. Look at the sweeping, lovely curves!
Thierry Andre. Some amazing, innovative instruments from Thierry who is from Quebec, Canada
Take a look at this harp guitar from Thierry Andre. I love it because it’s sleek and follows the form of a traditional guitar without having all these extra necks sticking out in different directions. And the controls sitting atop the tailpiece? I’ve never seen that done before on any instrument. Genius.
Thierry Andre harp guitar back. Take a look at the separate sections. Incredible design and construction.
Nico Dayet
Claas Guitars
Cuntz Guitars
Prohaszka Guitars. This guitar uses ancient Sitka Spruce for the top and an old Bog wood for the back.
Lava Guitars
Jeffrey Yong Guitars. From Malaysia, so locals woods are exotic! Mango wood and Malaysian Blackwood used throughout.
Nico Dayet playing one of Benoit Lavoie’s guitars
Closeup of Benoit Lavoie’s guitar
Fretboard of Benoit Lavoie’s guitar
Old guitars from the historical society.
Nico Dayet. This small guitar had incredible clarity and sound.
Nicot Dayet. Guitar made from a fruit!
Back of a Fred Pons guitar made from linen and composites.
Michael Kennedy of Indian Hill Guitars
Karan Singh of Bigfoot Guitars from India
iHush Guitar from Tokyo. The top aluminum — hammered and carved by hand. The maple-flame-like look is also a custom process.
iHush guitar from Tokyo. This one in the Strat-style.
Claudio Pagelli
Claudio Pagelli. Functional art — at art prices!
Claudio Pagelli. I love the soundhole design and placement. And that deep green color is wonderful.
OD Guitars. I played this guitar in a demo booth. Great clarity and sound for a shredder!
Marleaux Diva Bass. I was able to listen and play this guitar in a demo booth. What smoothness and defined sound. This guitar was sold to a guy in Canada.
Paul Lairat Basses
Paul Lairat and his Stega Bass. Paul and his wife were such nice exhibitors. I love the bass design and the exo-skeleton.
AC Guitars. Alan and his wife were such gracious exhibitors. I like the headless designs and the custom pickups. We need more headless designs!
Tausch Guitars. Rainer was a really cool guy and very funny. His 665 scale length guitars played really well and felt and sounded amazing.