Canna Guitars

[steelvibe]

German guitar makers, Canna Guitars are making instruments from hemp. We are living in a time where there are some very cool instruments being made from alternative/composite materials! Just thought I'd share and give AC another maker to add to the list if not on there already

[mot]

Just because you can, doesn't mean you should. With guitars it doesn't matter because you can put enough shellac on anything to keep it together to get music out of it.

On the other hand, I would be fine with a maryjane guitar but not so much a maryjane helicopter or puddle jumper. I have flown composite aircraft and would do so again.

Steel;

Thank you for this. I love the headstock and the various styles are interesting. It appears that the Cannas are all steel strings, though the maker invites people to design their own instruments. No indication of cost.

[ac]

Originally Posted by EvanB

Steel;

Thank you for this. I love the headstock and the various styles are interesting. It appears that the Cannas are all steel strings, though the maker invites people to design their own instruments. No indication of cost.

They do nylon.
https://cannaguitars.com/classic-2/
2800 euro

[ac]

I'll add it to the Carbon Fiber List because it is an interesting composite idea that does much of what people who want composites are looking for. But frankly, it's still mainly a wood guitar, so sort of on the line.

Hemp body, wood double top, all the rest wood.

They sound great for sure.

AC;

You are a bit of a devil. I really like the look of the Canna and will be looking into details. thank you (I think).

[futboljim]

Enjoyed listening to the demo on a couple of them, and they sure look cool.

C'mon, someone, pop for one of these and then tell us about it!

[steelvibe]

Originally Posted by futboljim

Enjoyed listening to the demo on a couple of them, and they sure look cool.

C'mon, someone, pop for one of these and then tell us about it!

Pop for one sure, as long as nobody tries to burn one

Hay! this is a smoking guitar. Multi-functional. thinking about it...........

[futboljim]

Originally Posted by steelvibe

Pop for one sure, as long as nobody tries to burn one

[futboljim]

Originally Posted by EvanB

Hay! this is a smoking guitar. Multi-functional. thinking about it...........

Do it, Evan, do it!

[Chipotle]

Originally Posted by ac

I'll add it to the Carbon Fiber List because it is an interesting composite idea that does much of what people who want composites are looking for. But frankly, it's still mainly a wood guitar, so sort of on the line.

A lot of wood, perhaps, but I actually came around to carbon fiber by way of learning about the Blackbird Savoy, which is Ekoa (resin-impregnated linen) and not CF. I think there's room for some of the "cousins" on this subforum. Maybe someday it will just be the "non-wood" forum.

[mountainmaster]

I wonder though. How humidity and temperature resistant is this material? The website is not clear about it, which is usually not a good sign.

[ac]

Originally Posted by Chipotle

A lot of wood, perhaps, but I actually came around to carbon fiber by way of learning about the Blackbird Savoy, which is Ekoa (resin-impregnated linen) and not CF. I think there's room for some of the "cousins" on this subforum. Maybe someday it will just be the "non-wood" forum.

Ekoa guitars are 100% composite and as such, have the durable and unchangeable properties that are favored by those interested in carbon fiber, or any other composite.

Canna only has the body as an actual composite. Wood is less durable, far more prone to affects of heat and moisture, or lack thereof.

Generally, the top is most susceptible to damage or expansion, but the neck, to some extent, is also. In both of these portions, Canna uses wood.

If Canna's top was not a laminated "double-top", providing some additional strength and hopefully resistance to heat/moisture changes, I wouldn't have added it to the list at all. It is an interesting guitar and design for sure and I loved the sound clips. But for me, for the features I look for in a composite, it's not on my shopping list.

[Captain Jim]

Originally Posted by EvanB

AC;

You are a bit of a devil. I really like the look of the Canna and will be looking into details. thank you (I think).

So, are you saying you are getting on the Canna bus?

Yeah, I know: back in my corner.