"Art" guitars

[scriv58]

http://www.ebay.com/sch/hoobedoobedo...p2047675.l2562

[Dave T]

Everyone has their own taste when it comes to things. The first word that came to my mind when I looked at your link was, "Yuck!"

No offense intended,
Dave

[birkenweg42]

I don't like it on an acoustic but it looks interesting on an electric. I still wouldn't buy it.

[Placida]

Peter Cree has some interesting guitar art.

http://www.creestudios.com/gallery_artinstruments3.html

[craigj]

This guy in Texas, Dan Taylor, does some cool guitars for Walt Wilkins and his band:

http://www.dantaylorart.com/id2.html

[tadol]

This one is exceptional -

http://www.mightyfineguitars.com/dunn-cubist-redux/

[joemcg]

There may be some good ones, but those on eBay look like someone hit a Swapmeet, bought up all the $30 guitars, got a can of glue at Home Depot and now is trying to get Rich off the result.

[ruby50]

Nancy Josephson, David Bromberg's wife, put this project together:

http://www.lehighvalleylive.com/musi...rs_become.html

It was for the local Opera House in Wilmington DE where they live and they were displayed there. Odd to see real Martin's all dressed up like that.

[norseman]

My wife bought a Peter Cree guitar for me some years ago just when he stopped investing so much of his time in the enterprise. Interesting idea: using a guitar as a medium for decorative art. I feel fortunate to own one. It plays well and decorates a wall in our living room from time to time. Ted has some of Peter's guitars for sale at LAGuitars. Not everyone appreciates that kind of art, but I believe in that old maxim: Different strokes for different folks.

[Jimbolaya]

Originally Posted by ruby50

Nancy Josephson, David Bromberg's wife, put this project together:

http://www.lehighvalleylive.com/musi...rs_become.html

It was for the local Opera House in Wilmington DE where they live and they were displayed there. Odd to see real Martin's all dressed up like that.

I like the re-use of a broken guitar. That's cool.
Reminds me of a thread that asked what to do with a martin Backpacker. Someone said make a birdhouse, which I thought was brilliant.

[PTC Bernie]

Art Guitars just don't do it for me.

The only exception I can think of is George Harrison's "The Fools" SG.

[norseman]

This thread didn't last long and didn't generate a lot of interest so the topic may not have much appeal, but I'd like to add one more comment. Blueberry Guitars are certainly fit into the category of "art guitars."

I'm quoting here from the eBay listings for Blueberry Guitars: "Blueberry Guitars is the inspiration of Montreal businessman and musician Danny Fonfeder who conceived the idea of marrying outstanding craftsmanship to extraordinary art. American luthier and educator, George Morris, and Balinese woodcarver, Wayan Tuges, brought together two great craft traditions, combining the best of Western technology with the best woodcarvers in the world."

"Each guitar is handmade and unique in detail and materials. Each is a work of art worthy of the finest musicians. A special group of craftsmen add their exceptional skills to every guitar before it is tested and judged ready to be called a Blueberry Instrument. Blueberry Guitars embody a marriage of East and West. They celebrate the joining of mind and spirit, functionality and artful reverence. No two are alike. All meet the exacting standards demanded by great musicianship and art connoisseurs and can satisfy even those who demand perfection."

Some folks on the AGF have been critical of Blueberry Guitars in the past. Others, like me, find them to be worthwhile. I own one. It doesn't get a lot of play, but I'm pleased by the craftsmanship. It's truly a work of art, in my opinion. If I owned only one guitar, it wouldn't be a Blueberry, but it adds a uniqueness to my collection that makes me happy.

[djg]

http://www.moma.org/visit/calendar/exhibitions/1101

[WordMan]

Originally Posted by PTC Bernie

Art Guitars just don't do it for me.

The only exception I can think of is George Harrison's "The Fools" SG.

That was Clapton's, during his time with Cream. Ended up in the hands of Todd Rundgren for years. Got sold to a super-rich guy and needed a full restoration - issues with the neck and a few other things, IIRC...

http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Fool_(guitar)