Benoit Lavoie specializes in acoustics, archtops, baritones, acoustic basses as well as violins, cellos, and double basses. He is a rare breed of maker who spans a wide range of …
Echoes of Time – Harp-guitar by Thierry André
Andre Instruments no.114 – 2022 In my own words: Echoes of Time is truly an -Étude- piece, following my prior works on the harp-guitar. It is dedicated to the expressive …
Matsuda Deconstruction Doubleneck
Matsuda’s deconstruction design has been showcased here a few times, but here’s a new take on it — a doubleneck! The top part is a 6-string electric guitar while the …
Pagelli Massari Archtop
Claudio Pagelli is one of a handful of luthiers who excel in guitar luthiery combined with exquisite aesthetic design without being gaudy or ostentatious. I love great inlay work, but …
Mike Baranik RE-1
Mike Baranik has been around for a while making great acoustics. I met him way back in Healdsburg and we talked about guitar tops and his use of Colorado Spruce …
Pagelli Anniversary 40
Claudio Pagelli is one of a handful of luthiers who combine a modern artistry with forward looking designs, materials, and techniques. His Anniversary 40 acoustic guitar is no different in …
Lavoie Baritone Acoustic
Baritone acoustics are a special breed and you don’t see them that often. Even more rare that you see them designed with a modern aesthetic, and perhaps one-of-a-kind that you …
Gibson Shark Archtop
You don’t think of Gibson as being a maker of modern guitars as they have been stuck in the vintage craze for quite some time. This is understandable as that …
Yamaoka Archtop FT-15
Yamaoka has been making magnificent, more traditional archtops and solid-body guitars in Japan. But recently, he’s been working on a unique guitar with a “floating top.” From his Facebook page, …
Cranmer Guitars: Archtop #003 – KPL5
Though Cranmer Guitars has not been around very long, and he’s a relatively young luthier, his designs and sensibilities have a sense of maturity and innovation. What drew me to …