Sauvage guitars is clearly aimed at the super high-end luxury guitar market. At this price level, it is entering some uncharted territory for modern guitar markets. Their main model “One Piece Master” …
Lace Alumitone Pickups
Conventional magnetic pickups have been constructed based on principles known for centuries and the fundamental design has not changed since perhaps the 1930s. There are magnetic pole pieces or bars …
Jens Ritter Porsch
Jens Ritter is a master luthier with a keen eye for designs which tantalize the senses. His Porsch design exemplifies this in so many ways. Note the beautiful curves, asymmetry, …
Parker Fly
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 …
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 …
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 …
Holy Grail Guitar Show 2015
This show concluded at the end of October in Berlin, and as always — a spectacular array of new and innovative guitars were displayed. This is becoming the premier event …
Yamaha THR10X
I own some high-end modelers, studio monitors and FRFR PA systems, and these are great for getting that live “in-your-face” sound at high volumes. Not to mention laying down some …
Luca Stricagnoli – Sweet Child O’ Mine (Guitar)
Modern acoustic guitar was defined by Michael Hedges in the 1980s. Hedges redefined how an acoustic guitar could sound, and how it could be played. His percussive techniques and simultaneous …