flatwound
01-28-2007, 09:09 AM
just to follow up on the note re canadian luthier below...i was extremely fortunate to have the opportunity to attend the last year's montreal acoustic guitar show - a venue created for top luthiers to exhibit their instruments, and for enthusiasts and collectors to buy. for three days, right in the middle of the montreal musical instrument show and the jazz festival, about 70 top luthiers from canada and the united states displayed their masterpieces…most of them available for sale. my favourites include charles fox, tom ribbecke, jeff traugott, and linda manzer. acoustic, classical, archtop, gypsy - beautiful guitras made by the greatest builders. the show is happening again in july 2007. if you're in the area or would like more information you can search http://montrealguitarshow.com