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Luthier in the northwest of the Northwest. Classical guitars, custom instruments, repairs and restorations.

New Guitar – “Pluto”

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Another new guitar. This one is Pluto. In case you are wondering, try googling “New Horizons, Gravitational Waves, Pluto”, or just click here. Euro Spruce, Honduran Rosewood.  Hauser style.

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New Guitar – Gravity Waves

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I couldn’t fit “gravitational” onto the label. Here is a new kid on the block.  I got most of this wood for this particular instrument from a dear friend a decade or so in the past.  The top is haselfichte … Continue reading

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Ekachai and the third twin…

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A while back… I posted about the third twin.. er triplet. Ghost Spruce http://ganzguitars.com/wp/index.php/2015/09/28/the-third-triplet-see-through-cedar/ It has been strung up for a while now and I’ve been playing it.. and playing around with it. I installed an arm-rest, a tap plate … Continue reading

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New Guitar – El Negrito

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El Negrito – a piece by Antonio Lauro. The little black… Romanillos vein, 640 scalelength, dark Brazilian rosewood, Euro spruce. This one is not betrothed… yet.

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So busy! But a new recording.

I’m working on several guitars right now. Too busy to reflect on what I’m doing? Just into it. But I did manage to play one: Check it out if you dare. http://ganzguitars.com/music/PreludioDeAdios2.29.mp3 I am finishing a new beautiful Ganzanillos, 640 … Continue reading

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Evaluating and optimizing spruce tops…

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I get letters…..

I got a letter from Nacio DeFalla.  Apparently he likes the guitar, Luna.  It’s deeply gratifying to hear from players enjoying the guitars. Hey Steve, Ok….where to begin…. Luna!!! What a magnificent instrument. Clear, Precise, Multilayered with beautiful easily controllable … Continue reading

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Concert in Vancouver

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Mark Hilliard Wilson,  Hanh Nguyen,  Aidrien Wilkins, and David Feingold   Sunday January 10th, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. Vancouver Academy of Music in Mary Olson Hall 1270 Chestnut Street, Vancouver BC $25 adult Tickets at the door $15 Student and … Continue reading

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Fret bucking

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Here is a rig to hold the guitar while pounding in frets 14 – 19. Jose Romanillos surrounded by students. Siquenza, Spain 2004 (Click for a clearer larger picture.) The piece of wood that is inserted into the guitar sound-hole … Continue reading

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Luna

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The DeFalla deluxe got a label today.  Luna. Here she is.

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