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Blast from the past… 8 string guitar offered – used

I get emails from Elderly Instruments in Lansing Michigan. They have a guitar which I built a while ago. Here’s a screen dump of a part of the listing. You can find more information about the instrument at the link … Continue reading

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8 string guitar

Why would you want more strings? Isn’t the guitar full of strings already? 8 strings extend the range of notes in a satisfying way.

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New music from de Falla…

Nacio sent me a couple of recordings.   You can find them on the music page…http://www.ganzguitars.com/music/ but here are direct links Sparrows Watch Sun Dog Playful Loons Brujo – 8 string Thanks Nacio! You can visit his facebook page…  

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Experimental 8 – “Spare Partita”

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In 2002 I built this guitar , Spare Partita For an individual luthier, labor is the most expensive part of any instrument.  That is why quality materials are so important.  However, when creating a prototype, downgrading the materials just a … Continue reading

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Fitting and Gluing the fingerboard.

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Fitting and Gluing the fingerboard.

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Closing the box.

Working on Nacio’s 8. In this gallery, closing up the box.

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Pieces of Nacio’s Eight

An 8 string neck requires more material and thought. It’s been about 8 years since I’ve done and 8 string. I’ve been constructing the pieces…

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3 piece back for an 8 string guitar

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