Behind the Notes with Roger Sadowsky
Interesting interview with Luthier Roger Sadowsky. It’s always fascinating to hear thoughts and ideas about guitars from someone regarded as a master craftsman. A large portion of the video, starting around the 20 minute mark deals with properly setting up a guitar. Roger goes through every part of the guitar explaining it’s effect on tone and playability. […]
Ken Parker’s “Stella” Archtop
I love the fact that guitar builder Ken Parker doesn’t seemed constrained to ‘classic’ designs and building guitars the same as they always have. He’s one of the few builders with fresh ideas taking risks and trying to push the art of guitar design forward. And I mean in a good way that actually makes […]
Guitar Heroes & Picasso in NY
Just opening yesterday, February 9th, at the Metropolitan Museum of Art – “Guitar Heroes – Legendary Craftsmen from Italy to New York”. The exhibit focuses on three talented and influential guitar builders of Italian heritage, John D’Angelico, James D’Aquisto, and John Monteleone. Along with dozens of stunning examples of these master luthiers, there will be […]