{"id":142,"date":"2022-02-06T10:29:22","date_gmt":"2022-02-06T15:29:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.wmercer.ca\/luthiers-log\/?page_id=142"},"modified":"2022-02-06T10:29:22","modified_gmt":"2022-02-06T15:29:22","slug":"luthiers","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/blogs.wmercer.ca\/luthiers-log\/people\/luthiers\/","title":{"rendered":"Luthiers"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>More or less in alphabetical order by last name or full name of business, but grouped by country (Canada, USA, Europe, Other. Note: USA is the largest, so I moved it to the bottom). Initially the list included only those I have had contact with \u2013 but I infilled with the info from\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.luth.org\/resources\/makers.html\">the GAL list<\/a>, modified as I checked each link out. MGS is the Montreal Guitar Show, VIGF is the Vancouver International Guitar Festival. For references to other guitar shows;\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.fretboardjournal.com\/columns\/recap-the-la-conner-guitar-festival-and-the-vancouver-international-guitar-festival\/\">https:\/\/www.fretboardjournal.com\/columns\/recap-the-la-conner-guitar-festival-and-the-vancouver-international-guitar-festival\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Pulled from the VGIF website, 2018 and 2017 are both done, as well as LCGF_2018.<\/p>\n<p>Tags;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><em>#ShopTour<\/em>\u00a0means there are at least pictures of the shop. See also\u00a0<em>#Technique,\u00a0<\/em><em>#Tools\u00a0<\/em>and\u00a0<em>#Jigs<\/em>.<\/li>\n<li><em>#<a href=\"https:\/\/www.vancouverguitarfestival.com\/2017-luthiers\/\">VIGF_2017<\/a><\/em>\u00a0\u2013 Vancouver International Guitar Festival, 2017.<\/li>\n<li><em>#<\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vancouverguitarfestival.com\/2018-luthiers\/\"><em>VIGF_2018<\/em><\/a>\u00a0\u2013 Vancouver International Guitar Festival, 2018.<\/li>\n<li><em>#<a href=\"http:\/\/laconnerguitarfestival.com\/\">LCGF_2018\u00a0<\/a><\/em>\u2013 La Conner Guitar Festival, 2018.<\/li>\n<li><em>#OGS-2015<\/em>\u00a0\u2013 Ottawa Guitar Show.<\/li>\n<li><em>#MGS-2011<\/em>\u00a0\u2013 Montreal Guitar Show.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Guitar Manufacturers<\/h2>\n<p><strong>B&amp;G GUITARS<\/strong>, ISRAEL<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/bngguitars.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">bngguitars.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p>B&amp;G Guitars was founded by Eliran Barashi &amp; Yotam (Kiki) Goldstein \u2013 skillful and expert luthiers in the field of vintage guitars from the golden era, and Avi Goldfinger \u2013 an artist and entrepreneur. We are devoted to one thing only \u2013 creating the best sounding instruments on the market.\u00a0 TelAviv,\u00a0<strong>Israel<\/strong>.\u00a0#VGIF_2017.<\/p>\n<p>A number of good videos at\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/bngguitars.com\/videos\">https:\/\/bngguitars.com\/videos<\/a>, including one on building their \u201cPrototype\u201d model #tube_Amp, #neck_shaping, #fretting, fretboard gluing, gluing on the top (hollow-body electric), body shaping, finish process and #sunburst applying, use of #hide_glue, and making of hardware (making of molds for cast-brass \u2013 no detail on how to do it, just an overview of how they did it for their pickup covers and tailpieces).<\/p>\n<p><strong>D\u2019ANGELICO GUITARS<\/strong>, USA<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/dangelicoguitars.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.dangelicoguitars.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p>D\u2019Angelico Guitars is on the move, from their tiny shop in Little Italy to a sprawling showroom in midtown Manhattan. We continue to produce exceptional guitars that uphold the legacy of John D\u2019Angelico.\u00a0Our lines, featuring both reissues and new semi-hollow designs of all sizes, are defined by their remarkable quality and tone.\u00a0At D\u2019Angelico, we maintain our legend by guaranteeing the utmost quality instruments made with the utmost passion.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Fender Guitars<\/strong>, USA<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.fender.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.fender.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"text-body\" align=\"left\">Since 1991 Corporate headquarters is located in Scottsdale, Ariz., U.S.A., with manufacturing headquarters and the Fender Custom Shop in Corona, Calif. FMIC markets using the brand names Fender\u00ae, Squier\u00ae, Charvel\u00ae, Gretsch\u00ae, Jackson\u00ae, and EVH\u00ae.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Gibson<\/strong>, USA<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.gibson.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.gibson.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p align=\"left\">Gibson filed for bankruptcy on May 1, 2018. Other (guitar) brands affected by this include\u00a0Dobro and Epiphone.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Larriv\u00e9e<\/strong>\u00a0Guitars, USA<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.larrivee.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.larrivee.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p align=\"left\">Started out in Toronto in 1967 under the tutelage of Edgar Munch Sr.,\u00a0 father of famed classical guitarist Edgar Munch Jr.\u00a0 Started his own shop in 1970, with assistance from the likes of William \u201cGrit\u201d Laskin, Linda Manzer, Sergei de Jong, David Wren and Tony Duggan-Smith. Relocated to Victoria BC in 1977, then to Vancouver in 1982. In 2001, he opened a second shop in Oxnard California, and forced to close his Vanouver shop in 2013. Now in\u00a0Oxnard,\u00a0<strong>CA<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Martin<\/strong>\u00a0Guitars, USA<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.martinguitar.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.martinguitar.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p><b>Taylor\u00a0<\/b>Guitars, USA<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.taylorguitars.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.taylorguitars.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p align=\"left\">Handcrafted acoustic including the award winning GS.<\/p>\n<p><strong>WEBER MANDOLINS<\/strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/webermandolins.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/webermandolins.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Bend, Oregan.<\/p>\n<h2 align=\"left\">Not A Luthier<\/h2>\n<p align=\"left\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.well.com\/user\/wellvis\/steel.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Brad\u2019s page of Steel<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0(Not a Luthier \u2013 but a resource website for lap steel instruments). Lap guitar stuff.<\/p>\n<p align=\"left\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.scuoladiliuteria.it\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cremona International Violin making School<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0Violin makers school of Cremona (Spain).<\/p>\n<p align=\"left\"><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.cybozone.com\/fg\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Famous Guitarmakers Internet World Headquarters<\/a><\/strong>. Veteran guitarmaker, author, and teacher Anthony Huvard has a host of offerings at this informative site including an online lutherie study course.<\/p>\n<p align=\"left\"><strong>FRETS.COM<\/strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.frets.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/www.frets.com\/<\/a><br \/>\nA vast online encyclopedia of info and photos regarding acoustic fretted instrument maintenance, repair, and restoration.\u00a0One of two sites maintained by Frank Ford. The other is Gryphon Strings.<\/p>\n<p align=\"left\"><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/harpguitars.net\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Harp Guitars<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0(not a luthier) dedicated to the playing, restoration, building and preservation of the harp guitar.<\/p>\n<p align=\"left\">Instruments of the world from\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/larkinthemorning.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Lark in the Morning<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0as well as some information relating to lutherie. Obviously not a luthier, but lots of cool information about world music and instruments.<\/p>\n<p align=\"left\"><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.lollarguitars.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Lollar Pickups<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Jason Lollar\u2019s\u00a0guitar and electric guitar pickup\u00a0website; informative free info. as well as commercial content. Not a Luthier, but a supplier.\u00a0Tacoma,\u00a0<strong>WA<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p align=\"left\">Liutaio Mottalo\u2019s\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.liutaiomottola.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Lutherie Information Website<\/strong><\/a>, features a collection of resources on the subject of designing and building plucked stringed musical instruments.<\/p>\n<p align=\"left\">Lars Kirmser\u2019s\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.musictrader.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Music Trader<\/strong>\u2018s<\/a>\u00a0website; informative info for builders and repair people.<\/p>\n<p align=\"left\"><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.musikit.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Musicmaker Kits<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0(Supplier, not a luthier) A review of their banjo kit will appear in AL#62.\u00a0Stillwater,\u00a0<strong>MN<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p align=\"left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/reilandercustomguitar.com\/\"><strong>Reilander Pickups<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0is a Canadian company that has been producing fine, hand wound guitar pickups and electronics since 2007. Vancouver,\u00a0<strong>BC<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p align=\"left\"><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.vsa.to\/\">Violin Society of America<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0Website.<\/p>\n<p align=\"left\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.zuger.se\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Robert\u00a0<strong>Zuger<\/strong><\/a>, physics and geometry of the violin.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vancouverguitarfestival.com\/\"><strong>Vancouver<\/strong>\u00a0Guitar Festival \u2013 2018 edition.<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Canada<\/h2>\n<p>FABRIZIO\u00a0<strong>ALBERICO<\/strong><br \/>\n<em>Fabrizio\u00a0Alberico, Luthier<\/em><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.albericoguitar.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.albericoguitar.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Guided by his love of music, informed by his keen eye for detail, and inspired by his quest for perfect tone and playability, Fabrizio has been crafting exquisite instruments for the most discerning players since 1998. He began with an exclusive focus on steel-string guitars for fingerstyle players like himself, who demand uncompromising balance and clarity across the tonal spectrum. Fabrizio continues to individually handcraft these guitars in his shop in Victoria, BC. A few years ago, he also began playing Old-Time banjo, and so naturally turned his creative eyes, ears, and hands towards crafting banjos (under the name \u201cAshoka\u201d) which possess the same world-class playability, tone, and aesthetic appeal as his guitars.. Victoria,\u00a0<strong>BC<\/strong>.\u00a0 #VGIF_2017.<\/p>\n<p>NICOLE\u00a0<strong>ALONISAC\u00a0<\/strong>LUTHIERY<br \/>\nNicole Alosinac, Luthier<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.nicolealosinacluthiery.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.nicolealosinacluthiery.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Vancouver luthier Nicole Alosinac has extensive experience in acoustic and electric guitar and bass repair, violin restoration, and other stringed instruments including mandolin, ukulele, and banjo repair. All stringed instrument needs, from guitar setup and intonation adjustments, to violin repair and reconstruction, can be addressed by her skilled hands. Nicole Alosinac Luthiery was established in 2003. Vancouver,\u00a0<strong>BC<\/strong>.\u00a0 #VGIF_2018.<\/p>\n<p>ROBERT\u00a0<strong>ANDERSON<\/strong>\u00a0GUITARS<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.robertandersonguitars.com\/Home.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/www.robertandersonguitars.com\/Home.html<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Builds steel and nylon string guitars, violins and bows. Located in Victoria\u00a0<strong>BC<\/strong>\u00a0Canada.<\/p>\n<p>Richard\u00a0<strong>Aubut<\/strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.richardaubutluthier.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/www.richardaubutluthier.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Specialised in guitar-making for 30 years now. Services include guitar repair, maintenance, adjustments. Also available to give workshops on guitar-making, as well as making customized hand-made guitars.\u00a0Matane,\u00a0<strong>Qu\u00e9bec\u00a0<\/strong>(I think).<\/p>\n<p>JOEL\u00a0<strong>BARBEAU<\/strong><br \/>\n<em>Joel Barbeau, Luthier<\/em><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/jbluthier.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">jbluthier.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p>I aim to build guitars that meet the requirements of the modern performing musician, while keeping a tradition aesthetic and a dynamically rich, colourful sound.\u00a0Largely inspired by the body outline of the guitars built by the great Spanish luthiers Jose Luiso Romanillos and Antonio de Torres, I have derived my own shape. Every rosette tile, every binding and every purfling is meticulously made in the shop, by me. These decorative elements are made entirely out of naturally coloured wood, no dye is used.\u00a0Montr\u00e9al,\u00a0<strong>QC<\/strong>.\u00a0<em>#VGIF_2017<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p>LES GUITARES\u00a0<strong>BARON<\/strong>, CANADA<br \/>\n<em>Maxime Baron, Luthier<\/em><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.guitaresbaron.com\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.guitaresbaron.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Montreal Guitar Maker Maxime Baron is a promising luthier from the Quebec luthier industry. He graduated with distinction from Longueuil\u2019s guitar making school in 2010. Through word of mouth, he established himself as one of Montreal\u2019s proficient repair shop. He now shares his knowledge in training classes. The guitars built with Maxime Baron\u2019s signature have benefited from this experience. Montr\u00e9al,\u00a0<strong>QC<\/strong>.\u00a0<em>#VGIF_2018<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p>G.R.\u00a0<strong>Bear Guitars<\/strong>, CANADA<br \/>\n<em>Gypsy Rye Bear, Luthier<\/em><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.grbear.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.grbear.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Gypsy crafts only a handful of unique custom guitars per year, utilizing modern bracing techniques, acoustic resonance tuning, meticulous engineering and a clean defined aesthetic to make instruments with far more volume, sustain, clarity and projection than you will find in most other guitars.\u00a0 He likes to utilize Australian native timbers such as Blackwood, Gidgee, Mulga and King William Pine for their unique aesthetic and one of a kind tonal character.\u00a0 Every aspect of the Instruments he builds is tailored to creating the absolute best sounding and looking guitars possible. Vancouver,\u00a0<strong>BC<\/strong>.\u00a0<em>#VGIF_2018, #LCGF_2018<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>BEARDSELL GUITARS<\/strong>, CANADA<br \/>\n<em>Allan Beardsell, Luthier<\/em><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.beardsellguitars.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.beardsellguitars.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Allan Beardsell, builder of guitars of the acoustic, electric, historical, and harp styles, and mandolins. (wdm \u2013 there are some gorgeous mandolins here \u2013 he explains that \u201cThe A style (the round hole gibson A-style) was more suited to the open comping as opposed to the percussive muted style of bluegrass comping. \u201c. He also notes that he \u201cadjusted the fingerboard width and spacing with the guitarist in mind. The body is a little deeper (than a standard mandolin?), also to expand that percussive \u2018chunk\u2019 on the low strings.\u201d).\u00a0Winnepeg,\u00a0<strong>MB.\u00a0<\/strong><em>#VGIF_2017<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p>HUGUES\u00a0<strong>BEAULIEU<\/strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.guitarebeaulieu.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/www.guitarebeaulieu.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Designs and builds custom acoustic guitars. Also customises electric guitars as well as builds custom pickups. Located in Pont-Rouge,\u00a0<strong>Qu\u00e9bec<\/strong>, Canada.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Beauregard Guitars, Canada<\/strong><br \/>\nMario Beauregard, Luthier<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/beauregardguitars.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">beauregardguitars.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Mario Beauregard has a one-man shop outside of Montreal, Quebec in St-Denis-sur-Richelieu and builds high end guitars, primarily steel string and archtops but also nylon string jazz models. Beauregard instruments are exceptional, and highly sought after by accomplished players. Steel string and archtops. St-Denis-sur-Richelieu (near Montr\u00e9al),\u00a0<strong>PQ<\/strong>.\u00a0<em>#VGIF_2018<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>BOND INSTRUMENTS,\u00a0<\/strong>CANADA<br \/>\nLouis-philippe Bond, Luthier<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.bond-instruments.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.bond-instruments.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Louis-Phillippe Bond specializes in making electric guitars and basses that are conceived to fulfill the needs of virtuoso musicians. His instruments possess all the attributes necessary to permit musicians to express their passion with ease and precision.\u00a0Ste Majorique de Grantham (near Drummomdville),\u00a0<strong>PQ<\/strong>.\u00a0\u00a0<em>#VGIF_2018<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>BOUCHEREAU GUITARS<\/strong><br \/>\n<em>Lo\u00efc Bortot, Luthier<\/em><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bouchereau-guitars.com\/\">https:\/\/www.bouchereau-guitars.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Steelstring Flat Top Guitars.\u00a0Quebec City,\u00a0<strong>Quebec<\/strong>.\u00a0<em>#LCGF_2018<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p>BRUNO\u00a0<strong>BOUTIN<\/strong>, CANADA<br \/>\n<em>Bruno Boutin, Luthier<\/em><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/brunoboutinluthier.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/brunoboutinluthier.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Classical, Flamenco, Ukelele.\u00a0Magog, Qu\u00e9bec.\u00a0<em>#MGS-2011<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>CELTIC CROSS INSTRUMENTS<\/strong><br \/>\n<em>Neil Russell, Luthier<\/em><br \/>\n<strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.celticcrossinstruments.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Celtic Cross Instruments<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u2013 Slide guitars such as Weissenborn (\u201cHollowneck\u201d Guitars) in teardrop and standard shape in 25\u2033 and 30\u2033 scale.\u00a0Victoria,\u00a0<strong>BC<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>CAROLINE\u00a0<strong>CHAMPAGNE<\/strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/lutheriemoustache.com\/\">http:\/\/lutheriemoustache.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2013 Gypsy Jazz (\u201cMoustache\u201d) guitars and Irish bouzoukis. Website uses Adobe Flash. Qu\u00e9bec\u00a0<strong>PQ<\/strong>.\u00a0<em>#MGS-2011<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>CL\u00c9ROUX GUITARS<\/strong>, CANADA<br \/>\n<em>Vincent Cl\u00e9roux , Luthier<\/em><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.clerouxguitars.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.clerouxguitars.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Vincent has been handcrafting guitars professionally since 2011. He holds a diploma from Bruand school in Montreal. Then, he apprenticed with master luthier Stephen Marchione to learn the craft of archtop guitars. Recently, with other guitar makers he founded \u201cLutherie de Bordeaux,\u201d\u00a0a shared studio for guitar makers in Montreal. Vincent specializes in steel string, semi-hollow and archtop guitars.\u00a0Montr\u00e9al,\u00a0<strong>PQ<\/strong>.\u00a0\u00a0#VGIF_2018.<\/p>\n<p><strong>COLOMA GUITARS<\/strong>, CANADA<br \/>\n<em>Meredith Coloma, Luthier<\/em><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.meredithcoloma.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.meredithcoloma.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Vancouver-based Meredith Coloma is recognized as one of the youngest professional guitar builders internationally. She currently runs a successful business handcrafting custom guitars and teaching guitar building at her Vancouver Guitar Building Workshop.\u00a0As a luthier, Meredith aspires to use her innovative building talents to create original custom guitars that are characterized by aesthetic beauty and superior tone. Vancouver\u00a0<strong>BC<\/strong>. #VGIF_2017, #VGIF_2018.<\/p>\n<p><strong>DEMERS<\/strong>\u00a0GUITARS<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.demersguitars.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/www.demersguitars.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Handcrafted electric and acoustic guitars made by Canadian luthier Jef Demers. Located near Montr\u00e9al,\u00a0<strong>PQ<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>HAROLD\u00a0<strong>DICKERT<\/strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.dickert.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/www.dickert.ca\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Steel string and electric guitar maker in Kilbride,\u00a0<strong>Ontario<\/strong>, Canada.<\/p>\n<p>STEVE\u00a0<strong>DICKIE GUITARS<\/strong><br \/>\n<em>Steve Dickie, Luthier<\/em><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/home.golden.net\/~steved\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/home.golden.net\/~steved\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p><b>A<\/b>n amateur builder in Wiarton,\u00a0<strong>Ontario<\/strong>, Canada.<\/p>\n<p><strong>LUTHERIE DION<\/strong>, CANADA<br \/>\n<em>Simon Dion, Luthier<\/em><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.lutheriedion.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.lutheriedion.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Simon Dion builds concert level classical and acoustic guitars. His goal is to make unique guitars at each and every build;\u00a0you will never find two identical pieces. He loves every aspect of building such amazing pieces of art.\u00a0The design of an instrument is as important as the sound it will produce;\u00a0he strives for the perfect balance of a great sounding guitar with a unique look. He is the\u00a0official luthier in Quebec, for the Long&amp;Mcquade Laval, Montreal, Saint-Eustache and Longueuil stores.\u00a0\u00a0Montr\u00e9al,\u00a0<strong>PQ<\/strong>. #VGIF_2018.<\/p>\n<p><strong>DION GUITARS<\/strong>, CANADA<br \/>\n<em>Dion James, Luthier<\/em><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/dionguitars.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">dionguitars.ca<\/a><\/p>\n<p>There is little doubt that \u201cDion James\u201d is the same person as \u201cDion Bews\u201d who displayed his guitars at MGS in 2011, at that time working from a shop in Montreal\u2019s Mile End district, (at least according to the bio-text in the show guide, albeit notoriously inaccurate) . It appears that Mr. Bews\/James got himself in a bit of hot water in an incident at a protest march in Edmonton in January of 2017. Apparently after voicing his opinion about the support the paper (Rebel Media) gives to (then newly-elected) american president Donald Trump, he pushed (punched?) a camera away and in the process the camera hit the reporter,\u00a0Sheila Gunn Reid. He realized that he over-reacted almost immediately, and tried to make amends (see\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/dionbew\">https:\/\/twitter.com\/dionbew<\/a>), but the damage was done to his reputation, so much so that he appears to have needed to change his name, at least professionally.\u00a0 A shame, because he makes very nice guitars. Edmonton\u00a0<strong>Alberta<\/strong>.\u00a0<em>#VIGF_2017, #MGS-2011, #LCGF_2018<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>DnA RYER GUITARS<\/strong>, CANADA<br \/>\n<em>David Ryer, Luthier<\/em><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/ryerguitars.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.ryerguitars.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p>David Ryer, Luthier. Guitars and mandolins.\u00a0Beckwith,\u00a0<strong>Ontario<\/strong>.\u00a0\u00a0<em>#VIGF_2017, #VIGF_2018, #ShopTalk #BuildingCourses<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>DOMINELLI<\/strong>\u00a0GUITARS<br \/>\n<em>Marcus Dominelli, Luthier<\/em><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.dominelliguitars.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/www.dominelliguitars.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Fine classical, flamenco guitars. Located, I think, in Victoria\u00a0<strong>BC<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>DRAGONFLY GUITARS<\/strong><br \/>\n<em>Dan Richter, Luthier<\/em><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/dragonflyguitars.com\/wp\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">dragonflyguitars.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Dan Richter has been a luthier for over fifteen years. Trained as an acoustic guitar-make, he has also built electric instruments, banjos, harps and various other stringed instruments. He is a professional guitarist performing, touring and recording with his band, The Rakish Angles, as well as with other projects. All these experiences inform the design and construction of Dan\u2019s instruments.\u00a0Grantham\u2019s Landing,\u00a0<strong>BC<\/strong>.\u00a0<em>#VIGF_2017, #VIGF_2018<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p>TONY\u00a0<strong>DUGGAN-SMITH<\/strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/tonyduggan-smith.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/tonyduggan-smith.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Guitar builder in Toronto,\u00a0<strong>Ontario<\/strong>.\u00a0<em>#MGS-2011<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>EGAN\u00a0CUSTOM GUITARS<\/strong>, CANADA<br \/>\n<em>Joe Egan, Luthier<\/em><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.egancustomguitars.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.egancustomguitars.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Vancouver,\u00a0<strong>BC<\/strong>.\u00a0<em>#VIGF_2017<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p>JERRY\u00a0<strong>FARRELL<\/strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.farrellguitars.com\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/www.farrellguitars.com\/index.html<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Builds classical guitars based on the Torres\/Hauser tradition in Hamilton,\u00a0<strong>Ontario<\/strong>.\u00a0<em>#MGS-2011<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>FAST GUITARS<\/strong>, CANADA<br \/>\n<em>Kevin Fast, Luthier<\/em><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.fastguitars.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.fastguitars.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Since 2006, Fast Guitars has been building custom electric guitars and basses using modern technology, traditional craftsmanship, and the finest materials available.\u00a0Vancouver,\u00a0<strong>BC<\/strong>.\u00a0<em>#VIGF_2018<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p>THE\u00a0<strong>FRANK BROTHERS GUITAR COMPANY<\/strong><br \/>\n<em>Tim, Nick and Jon Frank, and\u00a0Warren Spitz , Luthiers<\/em><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.frankbrothersguitars.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.frankbrothersguitars.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Heirloom quality, professional performance, and original design. Frank Brothers Guitar Company uses premium materials and meticulous craftsmanship to make each guitar a unique masterpiece. Exceeding expectations for quality, playability and sonic experience is our constant motivation. Toronto,\u00a0<strong>Ontario<\/strong>.\u00a0<em>#VIGF_2017<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>FRETBOARDS<\/strong><br \/>\n<em>Jeffrey Rogers-Wardle, Luthier<\/em><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.fretboards.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/www.fretboards.ca\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Jeff does custom inlay work (abalone, gold, silver, etc.) &amp; marquetry as well as build, modify, &amp; repair guitars to your specifications.\u00a0Orangeville,\u00a0<strong>Ontario<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>GREGORY\u00a0<strong>FURAN<\/strong>.<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.furanguitars.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/www.furanguitars.com\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Toronto,\u00a0<strong>Ontario<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>GANDER<\/strong>\u00a0GUITARS<br \/>\n<em>Ray Gander, Luthier<\/em><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.ganderguitars.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/www.ganderguitars.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Ray Gander has been building guitars for over 40 years and now builds solid body electric guitars in Selkirk,\u00a0<strong>Manitoba<\/strong>.\u00a0<em>#MGS-2011<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p>BEHRAD\u00a0<strong>GORGANI<\/strong>,<br \/>\n<em>Behrad Gorgani, Luthier<\/em><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.karol-guitars.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.<\/a><a href=\"http:\/\/www.nematgorgani.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.nematgorgani.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Behrad builds small bodied steel string, flamenco, and concert classical guitars in his shop located in Toronto,\u00a0<strong>Ontario<\/strong>.\u00a0<em>#VIGF_2017<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p>OSKAR\u00a0<strong>GRAF<\/strong>\u00a0GUITARS<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/grafguitars.com\/\">http:\/\/grafguitars.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Archtop, steel string and classical guitars. \u2018Nearly retired\u2019. Westport,\u00a0<strong>ON<\/strong>.\u00a0<em>#MGS-2011<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p>MICHAEL\u00a0<strong>GREENFIELD<\/strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.greenfieldguitars.com\/\">http:\/\/www.greenfieldguitars.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Builds harp, archtop and steel string guitars. Located in Montreal,\u00a0<strong>Qu\u00e9bec<\/strong>, Canada. #VGIF_2017,\u00a0<em>#MGS-2011<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>HAMM-TONE<\/strong>\u00a0GUITARS AND MANDOLINS<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.jeremyhamm.ca\/\">http:\/\/www.jeremyhamm.ca\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Custom built acoustic and electric instruments; both forward thinking designs and vintage influences, since 1999.\u00a0Winnipeg,\u00a0<strong>MB<\/strong>, Canada.<\/p>\n<p>JOSEPH\u00a0<strong>HART<\/strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/myspace.com\/josephhart\">https:\/\/myspace.com\/josephhart<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Not a website, per se, but a myspace connection. Guelph,\u00a0<strong>ON<\/strong>.\u00a0<em>#MGS-2011<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>HEIDEN<\/strong>\u00a0INSTRUMENTS, CANADA<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.heideninstruments.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.heideninstruments.ca<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Michael Heiden began making instruments in the rich music environment of Vancouver, British Columbia in the 1970\u2019s. Apart from playing fiddle, mandolin, and guitar in numerous folk, bluegrass, and swing bands, he developed a reputation as a skilled repairman concentrating on restoration and setup of quality instruments. This experience combined with a genuine desire to create fine tuned, responsive and player friendly instruments has made Heiden Stringed Instruments distinctive and collectable.\u00a0His mandolins are played by John Reichman, Ry Cooder, Andrew Collins and Forrest O\u2019Conner. (wdm \u2013 I like the colour theme on his oval-hole mandos\u2026).\u00a0 Creston,\u00a0<strong>BC<\/strong>.\u00a0<em>#VGIF_2017<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>HOUSE<\/strong>\u00a0GUITARS<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.houseguitars.com\/\">https:\/\/www.houseguitars.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Josh House, Goderich\u00a0<strong>Ontario<\/strong>. Nice website.\u00a0<em>#MGS-2011<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p>DWIGHT\u00a0<strong>HUBLEY<\/strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/hubleyguitars.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/hubleyguitars.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Builds electric guitars and basses as well as archtop acoustic guitars in\u00a0<strong>Ottawa<\/strong>, Ontario Canada.<\/p>\n<p><strong>INDIAN HILL<\/strong>\u00a0GUITAR COMPANY<br \/>\n<em>Michael Kennedy, Luthier<\/em><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/indianhillguitars.com\/\">http:\/\/indianhillguitars.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Steelstring Flat Top Guitars.\u00a0Montreal,\u00a0<strong>Quebec<\/strong>. #LCGF_2018.<\/p>\n<p>DONTCHO\u00a0<strong>IVANOV<\/strong><br \/>\n<em>Dontcho Ivanov, Luthier<\/em><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/dontchoivanov.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">dontchoivanov.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Dontcho Ivanov began studying classical guitar at the age of 14 in Bulgaria and has since devoted his life to music. After a three-year stay in France, where he continued to perfect his art, he came to Montreal, Canada to complete his BA in classical guitar interpretation at UQAM. Montreal,\u00a0<strong>PQ<\/strong>. #VGIF_2017,\u00a0<em>#VIGF_2018<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>JOI<\/strong>\u00a0GUITARS, CANADA<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/joiguitars.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">joiguitars.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p>A stonemason father and a seamstress mother introduced Reuben Forsland to the rendering of raw materials into finely designed and aesthetically ornate objects. From a treasury of recycled bottles he purchased his first guitar at age nine. After developing the skills of a professional carpenter and furniture maker for fifteen years, Reuben found himself again in a hometown guitar shop considering the instruments that surrounded him. Inspired, He put hand to tool, and JOI Guitars found its inception. Comox Valley,\u00a0<strong>BC<\/strong>. #VGIF_2017.<\/p>\n<p>SERGEI DE\u00a0<strong>JONGE<\/strong>,<br \/>\n<em>Sergei de\u00a0<strong>Jonge<\/strong>\u00a0, Luthier<\/em><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.karol-guitars.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.<\/a><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sergeidejonge.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.sergeidejonge.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p>My emphasis is on building the highest possible calibre of concert classical guitars intended for the performing professional.\u00a0\u00a0Innovation plays an important role in the evolution of my guitars; each is crafted to best suit the distinctive needs of the individual player.\u00a0\u00a0Most of the orders I get are custom, so I encourage my clients to dream of their ultimate instrument.\u00a0\u00a0All of my guitars have an all natural traditional french polished finish.<\/p>\n<p>Apprenticed under Jean\u00a0Larriv\u00e9e, alongside several others, including Grit Laskin. Now has a shop where he builds and teaches in Chelsea\u00a0<strong>Qu\u00e9bec<\/strong>.\u00a0<em>#VIGF_2017, #MGS-2011<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>KAROL GUITARS<\/strong>, CANADA<br \/>\n<em>Tony Karol, Luthier<\/em><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.karol-guitars.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.<\/a><a href=\"http:\/\/www.karol-guitars.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">karol-guitars.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Tony Karol has been fascinated with guitars since high school. After a career in the telecom industry, he became a professional builder in 2001. Since then, he has built 125 guitars, for musicians such as Tommy Emmanuel, Bruce Cockburn and Stephen Bennett. Using select materials from around the world, each guitar is hand crafted in his Mississauga studio. Mississauga,\u00a0<strong>ON<\/strong>.\u00a0<em>#MGS-2011, #VIGF_2018<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>KAWAKAMI GUITARS<\/strong>, CANADA<br \/>\n<em>Yusuke Kawakami, Luthier<\/em><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.ykawakami.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.ykawakami.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Vancouver, BC.\u00a0<em>#VIGF_2017, #VIGF_2018<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p>TH\u00c9O<strong>\u00a0KAZOURIAN<\/strong>\u00a0LUTHIER, CANADA<br \/>\n<em>Th\u00e9o Kazourian, Luthier<\/em><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.kazourian-luthier.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.kazourian-luthier.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Steel string acoustic and Gypsy Jazz guitars.\u00a0Montr\u00e9al,\u00a0<strong>Qu\u00e9bec<\/strong>.\u00a0\u00a0<em>#VIGF_2017, #VIGF_2018<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p>EDWARD\u00a0<strong>KLEIN<\/strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.edwardkleinguitars.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/www.edwardkleinguitars.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Classical guitar maker located in Mississauga,\u00a0<strong>Ontario<\/strong>, Canada.\u00a0<em>#MGS-2011<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>KORNIL GUITARS<\/strong>, CANADA<br \/>\n<em>Igor Kornilov, Luthier<\/em><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/sites.google.com\/site\/ikguitars\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.kornil.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Igor Kornilov started his guitar building in 1983 in Moscow. Since 2003, he has been living in Winnipeg, Canada. In 2007, \u201cKornil Guitars\u2122\u201d was awarded the Winnipeg Arts Council\u2019s and the Manitoba Arts Council\u2019s Grants. Over the past 35 years, Igor has built about 350 instruments: archtops, basses, electric and acoustic guitars, and many-string instruments.\u00a0Winnipeg,\u00a0<strong>SK<\/strong>.\u00a0<em>#VIGF_2018<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>KRONBAUER GUITARS<\/strong>, CANADA<br \/>\n<em>Trevor Kronbauer, Luthier<\/em><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.kronbauerguitars.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.kronbauerguitars.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Trevor Kronbauer\u2019s passion for music and the power of a song is his drive to continually produce guitars with phenomenal sound, comfortable playability, beautiful aesthetics and the artistry he is known for. Every Kronbauer guitar is made with Trevor\u2019s own two hands, from solid woods utilizing traditional craftsmanship. Trevor\u2019s continued mission with his work is to make Kronbauer guitars a players instrument of choice as well as a valued tool of inspiration and creativity.\u00a0Vernon,\u00a0<strong>BC<\/strong>.\u00a0<em>#VIGF_2018<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p>LUTHERIE\u00a0<strong>LACASSE<\/strong>, CANADA<br \/>\n<em>Antoine Lacasse, Luthier<\/em><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.lutherielacasse.com\/home\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.lutherielacasse.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Antoine Lacasse has been working with wood since his childhood and it has always fascinated him. It is that passion, associated with his enthusiasm for guitars, that brought him to study with Rene Wilhelmy at Bruand Lutherie School from 2012 to 2015. Since then, he always tries to surpass himself in every step of the building process, from the first drawing to the last adjustments.\u00a0L\u00e9vis,\u00a0<strong>Qu\u00e9bec<\/strong>.\u00a0<em>#VIGF_2018<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p>GRIT\u00a0<strong>LASKIN<\/strong>, CANADA<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.williamlaskin.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.williamlaskin.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p>William \u201cGrit\u201d Laskin is an internationally celebrated Canadian luthier, particularly notable for his high-quality instruments, acoustic guitar innovations (such as the \u201cLaskin Armrest\u201d and \u201cRibrest\u201d) and for his skill in the art of inlay.\u00a0<em>The Art Of Inlay\u00a0<\/em>describes Laskin as \u201cone of the most astonishing inlay artists in North America.\u201d His guitars have been exhibited as works of art in many museums. Grit is the author and subject of many books including\u00a0<em>A\u00a0<\/em><em>Guitarmaker\u2019s Canvas: The Inlay Art of Grit Laskin<\/em>.\u00a0Toronto,\u00a0<strong>Ontario<\/strong>.\u00a0<em>#VIGF_2017<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>LETAIN<\/strong>\u00a0GUITARS<br \/>\n<em>Jeff Letain, Luthier<\/em><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.letainguitars.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.letainguitars.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Jeff Letain, Luthier. Vancouver Island,\u00a0<strong>BC<\/strong>.\u00a0<em>#VIGF_2017. #VIGF_2018 #LCGF_2018<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p>HEIDI\u00a0<strong>LITKE<\/strong>, CANADA<br \/>\n<em>Heidi Litke, Luthier<\/em><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.redsandsukuleles.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.redsandsukuleles.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Heidi Litke has been building instruments since 2007. She was the co-owner of The Bean Sprout Banjo Ukulele Company for three years. In 2010, Heidi had an amazing opportunity to study with luthier Robbie O\u2019Brien of O\u2019Brien Guitars. There she learned the art of building classical guitars, ukuleles and the French polish technique. In the spring of 2012, she then studied with luthier Edward Dick of Victor Guitars, learning basic repair methods and also auditing a steel string guitar class.<\/p>\n<p>Red Sands Ukuleles is located in the heart of the Maritimes, on Prince Edward Island, Canada. Heidi\u2019s path has taken her in a direction of building instruments with sustainable materials that can be gathered locally, thereby reducing the impact on our precious environment. Her ukuleles and classical guitars are handcrafted using maple, birch and spruce.<\/p>\n<p>Heidi and Robbie O\u2019Brien have just completed filming an online ukulele building course due to be released in the fall of 2017. It can be found at\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.obrienguitars.com\/courses\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.obrienguitars.com\/courses\/<\/a>. She is also presently working on detailed ukulele plans and an instructional book. \u00a0Clinton,\u00a0<strong>PEI<\/strong>.\u00a0<em>#VIGF_2017<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>MACPHERSON GUITARS<\/strong><br \/>\n<em>Dan MacPherson, Luthier<\/em><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.macphersonguitars.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.macphersonguitars.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p>After 20 years as a professional Luthier, making custom instruments and working as a \u201cghost builder\u201d for many other Luthiers and guitar brand owners throughout Europe, Dan MacPherson decided it was time to launch his own range of guitars. Introduced as \u2018MacPherson Guitars\u2019 in 2010 these instruments underline Dan\u2019s reputation for producing optimum, high-quality, hand-made instruments. Offering a selection of models, the current range of production instruments should appeal to every player and style. MacPherson Guitars also offers a true custom service where you can have your unique handmade instrument crafted to your own design specifications. MacPherson Guitars relocated to Penticton,\u00a0<strong>British Columbia<\/strong>\u00a0in May 2016.\u00a0<em>#VIGF_2017, #VIGF_2018<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p>LINDA\u00a0<strong>MANZER<\/strong>, CANADA<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.manzer.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.manzer.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Linda Manzer has been designing and building world-class flattop and archtop acoustic guitars since 1974. She studied with master luthiers Jean Claude Larrivee and the late James D\u2019Aquisto. Linda is credited with many cutting-edge innovations including, in 1984, the \u201cWedge\u201d, an ergonomic tapered guitar body shape originally designed for the renowned 42-stringed Pikasso Guitar. Many discerning musicians play her instruments, including Bruce Cockburn, Paul Simon, Carlos Santana, and Julian Lage.<\/p>\n<p>Her guitars have been displayed in the Smithsonian, Washington D.C., the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston and the Museum of Civilization, Ottawa, Canada.\u00a0Toronto,\u00a0<strong>Ontario<\/strong>.\u00a0<em>#VGIF_2017, #LCGF_2018.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>MCNAMEE GUITARS<\/strong>, CANADA<br \/>\n<em>John McNamee, Luthier<\/em><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.johnmcnamee.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.johnmcnamee.ca<\/a><\/p>\n<p>John McNamee is a self-employed luthier of acoustic guitars,\u00a0baritones and basses. He graduated from the Douglas College string instrument building course in 1986 under the instruction of Michael Dunn. John has built a variety of over 70 instruments over the years, and is also a songwriter and musician. Nice photos on website. Vancouver,\u00a0<strong>BC<\/strong>.\u00a0<em>#VIGF_2018<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p>LUIS ALBERTO FEU DE\u00a0<strong>MESQUITA<\/strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.lfdmguitars.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/www.lfdmguitars.ca\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Luis hand makes mostly nylon string guitars: Spanish, Macaferri and Jazz, as well as baroque and ukuleles. Located in Ajax,\u00a0<strong>Ontario<\/strong>, Canada.\u00a0<em>#MGS-2011<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>MILLIMETRIC INSTRUMENTS<\/strong>, CANADA<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.millimetric.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.millimetric.ca<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Millimetric Instruments offers hand-made, moder, custom guitars with original shapes and designs. Florian, Millimetrics founder, is a self-taught guitar maker based in Montr\u00e9al, Qu\u00e9bec. He graduated from \u00c9cole d\u2019\u00e9b\u00e9nisterie d\u2019art de Montr\u00e9al in 2011 and his inspiration is deeply rooted in industrial design, architecture and Scandinavian furniture design. He takes great pride in creating simple and efficient products ranging from guitars to basses using sustainable Canadian Maple and Walnut tone woods, milk paints and Livos oil finishes.\u00a0 Montreal,\u00a0<strong>PQ<\/strong>.\u00a0<em>#VIGF_2017<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p>FRITZ\u00a0<strong>MUELLER<\/strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.classicalguitars.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/www.classicalguitars.ca\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Classical guitars, specializes in double-tops.\u00a0Tatlayoko Lake,\u00a0<strong>British Columbia<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>MURFITT GUITARS,<\/strong>\u00a0CANADA<br \/>\n<em>Warren Murfitt, Luthier<\/em><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.warrenmurfitt.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.warrenmurfitt.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p>I am a musician with a passion for anything in wood, building and playing the guitar. I have worked as a treeplanter, carpenter, cabinet builder , artist and musician. What started out as a desire to build one tiny little Parlor guitar in the back room of my studio workshop, quickly took over my whole space, not to mention my life. Guitar parts and sawdust everywhere, washed down with a good dose of country music. I\u2019m in heaven! Vancouver,\u00a0<strong>BC<\/strong>.\u00a0<em>#VIGF_2017, #VIGF_2018<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>NEZIL GUITARS,<\/strong>\u00a0CANADA<br \/>\n<em>Andrew Nezil, Luthier<\/em><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/nezilguitars.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">nezilguitars.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Andy Nezil learned classical and acoustic guitar construction from luthier Michael Dunn and apprenticed at the Larrivee guitar factory in North Vancouver, B.C. Nezil has specialized in the building of custom New York style archtop guitars since 2006.\u00a0Victoria,\u00a0<strong>BC<\/strong>.\u00a0<em>#VIGF_2017<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>NORTHWOOD GUITARS<\/strong>, CANADA<br \/>\n<em>John McQuarrie, Luthier<\/em><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.northwoodguitars.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.northwoodguitars.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p>John McQuarrie\u2019s love of guitars began in the 1970\u2019s when he began taking Royal Conservatory lessons. This early instruction led to rock bands and his first electric builds in high school woodshop class in the 1980\u2019s. After a seven-year tenure with Jean Larrivee,\u00a0John branched out on his own in the mid 90\u2019s and began Northwood Guitars in the Vancouver area. With a growing family, John moved the operation to Sorrento in British Columbia\u2019s Shuswap region in 2006, where he continues to build world class instruments. Sorrento,\u00a0<strong>BC<\/strong>.\u00a0<em>#VIGF_2017<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p>LAWRENCE\u00a0<strong>NYBERG,\u00a0<\/strong>CANADA<br \/>\n<em>Lawrence Nyberg\u00a0, Luthier<\/em><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.nyberginstruments.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.nyberginstruments.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Since 1989 Lawrence has been building fine instruments. Touching on old boundaries in design and forging some new ones, he has made a name for himself as a guitar maker and as a noted mandolin family builder. His Irish Bouzoukis, citterns and Octave-mandolins are known world-wide. His formative experiences were learning the ropes from specialist builder, Michael Dunn and then working for Larrivee guitars. He combines both those respective foundations to forge his own as an artist. Austere lines frame his work and elegant details appoint every design, such as a hand cast bronze tailpiece or signature tiled rosette. Lawrence focuses each instrument towards a balanced and responsive tone. Hornby Island, BC.\u00a0#VGIF_2017, #VGIF_2018.<\/p>\n<p>BENJAMIN\u00a0<strong>PALDACCI\u00a0<\/strong>GUITARS, CANADA<br \/>\nBenjamin Paldacci, Luthier<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.benjaminpaldacciguitars.com\/\">www.benjaminpaldacciguitars.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p>I strive to build my instruments with the finest Tone, Ergonomics &amp; Aesthetics. My objective is to build broad-sounding, responsive and lightweight guitars, which will in turn become the best \u201ctool\u201d for any musician who strives to shape his own sound. I take pride in saying that my instruments are a reflection of who I am, and I\u2019m proud to show them to the world.\u00a0Qu\u00e9bec\u00a0<strong>PQ<\/strong>.\u00a0<em>#VIGF_2018<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p>SHELLY\u00a0<strong>PARK<\/strong>,<br \/>\nShelly Park, Luthier<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.parkguitars.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/www.parkguitars.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Shelley\u2019s craftsmanship and deep appreciation for the subtleties and qualities of fine wood, combined with her affinity for acoustic music led her naturally to a career in lutherie. Her love of the music of Django Reinhardt further focused her lutherie skills, constructing guitars based on the original designs of Mario Maccaferri and the Selmer Company of France. Shelley Park has now been building fine guitars in Vancouver, BC since 1991. Shelley also brings a wealth of listening and playing experience to her craft. She played rhythm guitar in the popular gypsy jazz ensemble Pearl Django for 6 years, and has had a long and intimate connection to the classic Selmer guitar sound. Shelley\u2019s exquisite craftsmanship and attention to detail are reflected in every instrument she builds. North Vancouver,\u00a0<strong>BC<\/strong>.\u00a0<em>#VIGF_2017<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p>IAN\u00a0<strong>PATTISON<\/strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/pattisonstringedinstruments.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/pattisonstringedinstruments.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Hand sculpted, bent and carved stringed instruments.\u00a0 Located in Wellington County,\u00a0<strong>Ontario<\/strong>, Canada.<\/p>\n<p><strong>POTVIN GUITARS<\/strong>, CANADA<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.potvinguitars.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.potvinguitars.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Mike Potvin has been designing and building custom electric guitars in his one-man shop since 2003. His designs have been featured in books and magazines, and are praised by players around the world for their balance, design aesthetics and build quality. Mike takes inspiration from class guitar designs, but is never bound by any \u201cformula\u201d. His unique designs feature a nod to the past, and more than a hint of Mike\u2019s passion for the world of vintage sports cars. Ottawa,\u00a0<strong>ON<\/strong>.\u00a0<em>#VIGF_2017<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>PRESTIGE GUITARS<\/strong>, CANADA<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.prestigeguitars.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.prestigeguitars.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p>From the start, Prestige set out to build guitars that are classic and timeless. From wood to components and all aspects of fit and finish, we maintain the utmost in quality. Now going into our 13th year, our award-winning line has rounded out to feature a full range of solid body and semi-hollow electrics, as well as hand carved acoustic guitars. Electric and Acoustic. North Vancouver,\u00a0<strong>BC<\/strong>.\u00a0<em>#VIGF_2017, #VIGF_2018<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>REILANDER<\/strong>\u00a0CUSTOM GUITAR<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/reilandercustomguitar.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">reilandercustomguitar.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p>As an amateur, Michael Reilander has been building solid body electric guitars and dabbling with electronics since 1996. Commercially, he has been producing and expanding his pickup recipes since 2006. Not happy with out of the box electronics, Michael set out on a never ending quest for tone. He has experimented with hundreds of different tone caps, pots, pickup combinations and active circuits. Michael finally decided to take a crack at making his own pickups, hoping to find the tonal characteristics that have been so elusive to him. Little did he know this obsession for tone would lead to his own line of pickups.\u00a0<strong>BC<\/strong>.\u00a0<em>#VIGF_2017<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p>GEORGE\u00a0<strong>RIZSANYI<\/strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.rizsanyiguitars.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/www.rizsanyiguitars.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Custom builds mandolins, electric guitars, classical guitars and flamenco guitars in Bear River,\u00a0<strong>Nova Scotia<\/strong>, Canada.<\/p>\n<p><strong>RUFUS ISLAND<\/strong>\u00a0GUITAR SHOP<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.rufusguitars.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/www.rufusguitars.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Specializes in Repair, Restoration &amp; Sales of stringed instruments, including guitars, banjos, mandolins, violins, double bass and more.\u00a0Parksville, Victoria Island,\u00a0<strong>BC<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>SANKEY<\/strong>\u00a0GUITARS<br \/>\n<em>Michael Sankey, Luthier<\/em><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.sankeyguitars.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.sankeyguitars.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p>I\u2019ve been building and repairing guitars for 17 years. Each one is crafted individually, slowly, by hand. I give my instruments names, not serial numbers, because every one is unique. I like to maintain a modern and functionalist aesthetic, showcasing the natural beauty of local woods. Was interviewed by the Luthierist pocast #155. Like many of the newer luthier websites, it has a modern look and feel to it, but if you dig deep enough, there is evidence in his older posts under the \u201cWhat\u2019s New\u201d tab of the previous vibe. Ottawa,\u00a0<strong>ON<\/strong>.\u00a0<em>#VIGF_2017<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p>MARC\u00a0<strong>SAUMIER\u00a0<\/strong>LUTHIER, CANADA<br \/>\n<em>Marc Saumier, Luthier<\/em><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.marcsaumierluthier.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.marcsaumierluthier.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Marc Saumier started building guitars in 1996, Today his line includes steel string, nylon strings, archtop, acoustic basses, ukeleles and unique instruments such as 12 string nylon string guitars that are mostly made from locally sourced wood. Focusing mainly on sound and playability, Saumier\u2019s instruments feature a unique voice, good note separation and a wide dynamic range thanks to the unique and innovative bracing of his soundboards.\u00a0Kingsbury,\u00a0<strong>PQ<\/strong>.\u00a0<em>#VIGF_2017, #VIGF_2018<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p>DOUGLASS\u00a0<strong>SCOTT<\/strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.scottclassicalguitars.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/www.scottclassicalguitars.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Builds classical guitars exclusively and repairs and restores part-time in Victoria,\u00a0<strong>BC<\/strong>, Canada.<\/p>\n<p><strong>SCHWARTZ GUITARS<\/strong>, CANADA<br \/>\n<em>Sheldon Schwartz, Luthier<\/em><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.schwartzguitars.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.schwartzguitars.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Steel string guitars designed and engineered for solo acoustic instrumental and fingerstyle music since 1992. Performed on by some of the world\u2019s best players including Michael Chapdelaine, Erik Mongrain, Trevor Gordon Hall, Justin St-Pierre, Ali Deniz Kardelen, Donovan Raitt and Steve Davison. Toronto,\u00a0<strong>ON<\/strong>.\u00a0<em>#VIGF_2018, #LCGF_2018<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>SIGURDSON<\/strong>\u00a0GUITARS, CANADA<br \/>\n<em>Jeff Sigurdson, Luthier<\/em><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.sigurdsonguitars.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.sigurdsonguitars.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Due to its effect on guitar tone, and its health effects, as of 2011 Jeff has abandoned the use of spray lacquers on all guitars and now French polishes every instrument that he builds. Currently, his focus is on building steel-string guitars that are inspired by the most sought after pre-war Martins; solid top classical guitars in the styles of Hermann Hauser, Jos\u00e9 Romanillos, and Daniel Friederich; composite-top guitars in the style of Matthias Dammann and Gernot Wagner; flamenco guitars that are heavily inspired by the work of Manuel Reyes; Dyer-style harp guitars; and student models of various guitars.<br \/>\nAbbotsford,\u00a0<strong>BC<\/strong>.\u00a0<em>#VIGF_2017<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>SOHN<\/strong>\u00a0STRINGED INSTRUMENTS<\/p>\n<p><em>David Sohn, Luthier<\/em><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.mandolinmaker.com\/index.asp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/www.mandolinmaker.com\/index.asp<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Mandolins, arch top guitars, resophonic guitars, repair and restorations by David Sohn. Located in Abbotsford,\u00a0<strong>BC<\/strong>, Canada.<\/p>\n<p><strong>SOTA MORI GUITARS<\/strong>, CANADA<br \/>\n<em>Soti Mori, Luthier<\/em><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sotamoriguitars.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.sotamoriguitars.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Sota Mori, a Japanese born Luthier and Guitar Maker was raised in Calgary, AB. Currently working as an instructor at the Summit School of Building and Repair, he builds custom handcrafted stringed instruments made In the remote Vancouver Island,\u00a0<strong>BC<\/strong>.\u00a0<em>#VIGF_2018<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>SOUNDS GOOD MUSIC<\/strong>\u00a0(BRIAN\u2019S WORKSHOP)<br \/>\n<em>Brian Dubbeldam, Luthier<\/em><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/guitarfixer.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/guitarfixer.ca<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Brian Dubbeldam has been working with musical instruments for over 30 years. Formerly operating his business at Domenic\u2019s Music and the Ottawa Folklore Centre, he now works out of his new shop at 151 Rochester street in\u00a0<strong>Ottawa<\/strong>\u2019s Chinatown.<\/p>\n<p><strong>STGUITARWORKS<\/strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.stguitarworks.com\/\">http:\/\/www.stguitarworks.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Sean M Thompson designs and builds electrics, acoustics, archtops, multi-scales and extended-range instruments. As he has just (January 2018) started working at Lee Valley in\u00a0<strong>Ottawa<\/strong>, Ontario, Canada, he is scaling back his lutherie operations, but is still active.<\/p>\n<p><strong>SULDANNA<\/strong>\u00a0GUITARS<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/guitars.suldanna.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/guitars.suldanna.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Handmade electric guitars, basses, electronics and hand-wound pickups. Located in Sault Ste Marie,\u00a0<strong>Ontario<\/strong>, Canada.<\/p>\n<p><strong>SUMMIT GUITARS<\/strong>, CANADA<br \/>\n<em>Sigmund Johannessen, Luthier<\/em><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.luthiers-international.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.luthiers-international.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Sigmund Johannessen is a self taught Luthier. His career beginning in Norway, led him to Canada where he continued his path of Luthiery. He introduced the building program to Summit School of Guitar Building and Repair Inc. of which he is both Owner and Instructor. He has been building custom instruments for the past 25 years.\u00a0Qualicum, BC.\u00a0\u00a0<em>#VIGF_2018<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>FE TELLIER GUITARS<\/strong>, CANADA<br \/>\n<em>Fred Tellier, Luthier<\/em><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/fetellierguitars.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.fetellierguitars.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Fred Tellier has been building acoustic guitars, Irish Bouzouki and ukuleles since 2005 from his shop in Windsor Ontario. He prides himself on being open to ideas from clients, and his goal is to create an instrument with sound, playability and finish that both the client and he can be proud of. Windsor\u00a0<strong>ON<\/strong>.\u00a0<em>#VIGF_2018, #LCGF_2018<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>TIMELESS INSTRUMENTS<\/strong>, CANADA<br \/>\n<em>David Freeman, Luthier<\/em><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.timelessinstruments.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.timelessinstruments.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p>David Freeman has custom-built string-fretted instruments since 1980, under the name Timeless Instruments. He also offers extensive lutherie training courses &amp; luthier supplies.\u00a0 From re-sawing timber to intricate inlays, David draws on traditions with innovation in his research of new sound concepts. Since 1986, David has trained many present day luthiers, worldwide. It changed their life!\u00a0Look, Play, Listen, OWN! Tugaske,\u00a0<strong>Saskatchewan<\/strong>.\u00a0<em>#VIGF_2018<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>TINKER\/HALCYON GUITARS<\/strong>, CANADA<br \/>\n<em>Ed Bond, Luthier<\/em><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/tinkerguitars.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.tinkerguitars.ca<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Ed Bond has been making acoustic guitars since 1995, and has been a custom luthier since 2002. Each Tinker Guitar is built from solid woods in a climate-controlled workshop. Using no shell, Ed prefers to let the natural beauty of the wood speak for itself. He uses a combination of deflection and resonance testing to ensure that every guitar he builds is loud, full, lively and responsive. Vancouver,\u00a0<strong>BC<\/strong>.\u00a0<em>#VIGF_2017, #VIGF_2018<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p>OTIS\u00a0<strong>TOMAS<\/strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.fiddletree.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/www.fiddletree.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>St. Ann\u2019s Bay on Cape Breton Island in Canada\u2019s\u00a0<strong>Nova Scotia<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>TREEHOUSE GUITARS<\/strong>, CANADA<br \/>\n<em>Zachary Lefebvre, Luthier<\/em><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.treehouseguitars.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.treehouseguitars.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Zachary Lefebvre hails from the small town of Hilton Beach, Ontario. Having learned through courses and apprenticeships with world-renowned luthiers, Zach builds 6-7 guitars per year, allowing him to meticulously craft highly customized, world-class instruments that are maximally responsive with great playability; they are a feast for the ears, eyes and the hands. Real pretty website, and his instrument ornamentation is fabulous \u2013 even inside the guitar! Hilton Beach,\u00a0<strong>Ontario<\/strong>.\u00a0<em>#VIGF_2017, #VIGF_2018<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>TUNATONE INSTRUMENTS<\/strong>, CANADA<br \/>\n<em>Leila Sidi, Luthier<\/em><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/tunatoneinstruments.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.tunatoneinstruments.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Leila Sidi is inspired by the vintage futurism of mid-century electric guitars. She pays tribute to them while accommodating contemporary manufacturing techniques and materials. Conventional and original components generate fresh instruments with iconic tonal character and creative spark. Sidi applies an updated futuristic vision of her craft, conceiving of electric guitars ergonomically suited to musicians of any body type.\u00a0Edmonton,\u00a0<strong>Alberta<\/strong>.\u00a0<em>#VIGF_2018<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>VECTOR INSTRUMENTS<\/strong>, CANADA<br \/>\n<em>Nicholas Tipney, Luthier<\/em><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.vectorinstruments.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/www.vectorinstruments.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>40 wooded acres, somewhere along\u00a0<strong>Nova Scotia<\/strong>\u2018s Bay of Fundy shore.<\/p>\n<p><strong>VELLONE GUITARS<\/strong>, CANADA<br \/>\n<em>Stefano Vellone, Luthier<\/em><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.velloneguitars.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/www.velloneguitars.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Founded in 2013 in Montreal, Canada, guitar builder Stefano Vellone is one of the merging stars from Quebec\u2019s vibrant luthier industry. Stefano apprenticed under Master Luthier Stephen Marchione, and is currently enjoying the mentorship of esteemed luthier Michel Pellerin.\u00a0 Montreal,\u00a0<strong>Qu\u00e9bec<\/strong>.<em>#VIGF_2017<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>VIGILANT GUITARS<\/strong>, CANADA<br \/>\n<em>Trevor Woodland, Luthier<\/em><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.vigilantguitars.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.vigilantguitars.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Trevor Woodland is the guitar builder behind Vigilant Guitars, a relatively new firm based out of Victoria, BC. Vigilant specializes in solid body electric guitars and basses using quality, ethically sourced, and environmentally friendly materials and finishing products. Vigilant thrives in working with artists to experiment and create boutique instruments using modern materials, designs and technologies.\u00a0Victoria,\u00a0<strong>BC<\/strong>.\u00a0<em>#VIGF_2018.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>PEGGY\u00a0<strong>WHITE<\/strong>\u00a0GUITARS<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.peggywhite.ca\/\">http:\/\/www.peggywhite.ca\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Steelstring Flat top guitars.\u00a0<strong>Almonte<\/strong>, Ontario.\u00a0<em>#LCGF_2018<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>WILKIE STRINGED INSTRUMENTS<\/strong>, CANADA<br \/>\n<em>Wyatt Wilkie, Luthier<\/em><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/wilkiestringedinstruments.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.wilkiestringedinstruments.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Wyatt Wilkie began building instruments in 1999. He spent the following decade honing his skills in workshops on both sides of the Atlantic and, from 2007-2009, as apprentice and master craftsman to Bob Benedetto. Having hand-carved well over 100 jazz guitars and mandolins, Wilkie then set up shop permanently in the Comox Valley on Vancouver Island, British Columbia. Wyatt is currently accepting students for his one-on-one archtop building master class.<br \/>\nArch-top Guitars and Mandolins. There are some excellent photos of hand-carved backs and tops, and well as details of structural work (linings and necks) in the In-Progress section. He exhibited at the MGS in 2011 and 2012.\u00a0Royston, Vancouver Island,\u00a0<strong>BC<\/strong>.\u00a0<em>#VIGF_2017, #VIGF_2018, #MGS-2011<\/em>.\u00a0\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.wmercer.ca\/luthierlog\/2016\/10\/03\/wilkie-stringed-instruments\/\">[Blog Entry.]<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>XAVER<\/strong>\u00a0GUITARS<br \/>\n<em>Gerry Gruber, Luthier<\/em><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.xaverguitars.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/www.xaverguitars.ca\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Gerry Gruber specializes in steel-string acoustic guitars in\u00a0<strong>Ottawa<\/strong>, Ontario.<\/p>\n<p><strong>YANUZIELLO STRINGED INSTRUMENTS<\/strong>, CANADA<br \/>\n<em>Joseph Yanuziello, Luthier<\/em><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.yanuziello.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.yanuziello.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Since 1979 Joseph Yanuziello has designed and introduced a wide variety of electric and acoustic stringed instruments. All are custom built one at a time in a small shop environment, including most of the unique hardware. To sum up the characteristics of all Yanuziello instruments, they are vintage inspired with modern functional playing attributes.\u00a0Wainfleet\u00a0<strong>Ontario<\/strong>.\u00a0\u00a0#ShopTour,\u00a0<em>#VIGF_2018<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Europe<\/h2>\n<p>THOMAS HOLT\u00a0<strong>ANDREASEN<\/strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.holtguitars.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/www.holtguitars.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Builds classical guitars in Granada,\u00a0<strong>Spain<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>ANDRIAN\u00a0<strong>ANDREEV<\/strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.art-violin.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/www.art-violin.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Builds and restores violins, violas and cellos. Located in Kazanlak,\u00a0<strong>Bulgaria<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>MARTYN\u00a0<strong>BAILEY<\/strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.mjbl.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/www.mjbl.co.uk\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Professionally trained restorer and maker of orchestral instruments (violins, violas, cellos and double bass) based in the South of\u00a0<strong>England<\/strong>, many photos on web site.<\/p>\n<p>EITAN\u00a0<strong>BARTAL<\/strong>, ISRAEL<br \/>\n<em>Eitan\u00a0Bartal, Luthier<\/em><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.bartalguitars.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.bartalguitars.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Since 2009,\u00a0Eitan has been working independently from his workshop in Tel Aviv, Israel. His main focus has been perfecting his art of making the highest quality traditional Flamenco and classical guitars, and developing modern models aimed at different accents for the modern fusion guitarists necessities. In addition, he has a number of custom designed modern instruments, including his version of the 5-string Archtop Benavent style Flamenco Bass and a 7-string Flamenco cutway.\u00a0Eitan has built guitars for world renowned innovative musicians such as Flamenco Jazz prodigy Rycardo Moreno, Flamenco\/Middle Eastern guitarist and composer Itamar Erez,\u00a0and many more. Tel Aviv,\u00a0<strong>Israel<\/strong>.\u00a0<em>#VIGF_2017<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p>PETE\u00a0<strong>BEER<\/strong>\u00a0GUITARS<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.petebeerguitars.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/www.petebeerguitars.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Classical guitar maker in the Forest of Dean (southwest England), Gloucestershire,\u00a0<strong>England<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>RALPH\u00a0<strong>BONTE<\/strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.arrenbieguitars.be\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/www.arrenbieguitars.be\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Builder of electric, acoustic and archtop instruments. Located in Bruges,\u00a0<strong>Belgium<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>TOBIAS\u00a0<strong>BRAUN<\/strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.tobiasbraun-guitars.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/www.tobiasbraun-guitars.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Maker of classical, flamenco and steel-string guitars for more than 20 years now. Studied under Jos\u00e9 Luis Romanillos. Located in Gaaden bei M\u00f6dling,\u00a0<strong>Austria<\/strong>\u00a0(near Vienna).<\/p>\n<p>PAOLO\u00a0<strong>BUSATO<\/strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.busatolutes.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/www.busatolutes.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Builds Renaissance and Baroque Lutes, Archlutes, Theorboes and Baroque Guitars in Padova,\u00a0<strong>Italy<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>STUART\u00a0<strong>CHRISTIE<\/strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.stuartchristieguitars.co.uk\/\">http:\/\/www.stuartchristieguitars.co.uk\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Maker of classical guitars, located in Hampshire,\u00a0<strong>England<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>CLAREEN<\/strong>\u00a0BANJOS<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.banjo.ie\/home.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/www.banjo.ie\/home.php<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Tom Cussen has been building banjos (and mandolins, now) for a number of years in Clarinbridge, Co Galway,\u00a0<strong>Ireland<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>CORILON<\/strong>\u00a0VIOLINS<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.corilon.com\/shop\/index.do\">http:\/\/www.corilon.com\/shop\/index.do<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Instrument dealer and restorer. Located in Munich,\u00a0<strong>Germany<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>CARLO\u00a0<strong>DORIA<\/strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.carlodoria.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/www.carlodoria.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Violins, viola, violoncello and contrabass. Located in Chiavari,\u00a0<strong>Italy<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>ELFERINK<\/strong>\u00a0ARCHTOP GUITARS<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.elferinkguitars.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/www.elferinkguitars.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Netherlands<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>FERN\u2019S GUITARS<\/strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.fernsguitars.nl\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/www.fernsguitars.nl\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Specialising in building guitars, lap steel guitars and Weissenborn guitars. Located in Amsterdam,\u00a0<strong>Netherlands<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>GRELLIER<\/strong>\u00a0GUITARS<br \/>\n<em>Christophe Grellier, Luthier<\/em><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/grellier.fr\/en\/downloads\">http:\/\/grellier.fr\/en\/downloads<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.wmercer.ca\/luthierlog\/2017\/06\/12\/grellier-guitars-downloads\/\">[Blog Entry.]<\/a><\/p>\n<p>He exhibited at the Montreal Guitar Show in 2011 (Acoustic, Archtop, Flatop, Electric, Weissenborn). I don\u2019t recall meeting him, but he exhibited a gorgeous (\u201cKosmic Jazz\u201d) archtop. His website includes free guitar plans, including a Gibson L-00, an OM size, and a nice 00 size (Parlour), as well as a soprano ukulele styled after a 1940\u2019s Martin. Plans are in pdf format, as well as DXF. He uses LibreCAD to draw them. From Chaume-en-Retz,\u00a0<strong>France<\/strong>.\u00a0<em>#MGS-2011<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>GUITARREROS EN GRANADA<\/strong><br \/>\n<em>John Ray, Luthier<\/em><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.granadainfo.com\/spanish\/gitarer.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/www.granadainfo.com\/spanish\/gitarer.htm<\/a><\/p>\n<p>John Ray, originally from Alberta, now settled in Granada,\u00a0<strong>Spain<\/strong>. His website includes a list of websites and\/or email contacts of guitar makers in Granada. Editor of the book \u201c<i>La Escuela Granadina de Guitarreros<\/i>\u201d (\u201c<em>The Granada School of Guitar-Makers<\/em>\u201c) ISBN 978-84-7807-537-9.<\/p>\n<p>HENNER\u00a0<strong>HARDERS<\/strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.violworks.com\/pages\/gb\/home.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/www.violworks.com\/pages\/gb\/home.html<\/a><\/p>\n<p>A viol and violin maker in Germany.\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.violworks.com\/pages\/gb\/home.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Susanne K\u00fcster<\/a>\u00a0carves some pretty amazing heads for his musical instruments, one is featured on the GAL 2003 calendar!\u00a0Mansfeld\/Putlitz\u00a0<strong>Germany<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>MARTIN\u00a0<strong>HAYCOCK<\/strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.martinhaycock.co.uk\/\">http:\/\/www.martinhaycock.co.uk\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Builds lutes, archlutes, theorboes and early guitars. Located in East Dean,\u00a0<strong>England<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>NIK\u00a0<strong>HUBER GUITARS<\/strong>, GERMANY<br \/>\n<em>Nik Huber, Luthier<\/em><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.nikhuber-guitars.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.nikhuber-guitars.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Nik Huber carries on a more than 100 year old family tradition. In 1896 a heritage of woodworking expertise was born to proud parent Nikolaus Huber in a small village in Southern Bavaria. Today Nikolaus Huber IV carries that expertise forward in the form of exquisite guitars.\u00a0Nik Huber Guitars was founded in 1996. Since then, the company grew slowly but constantly. Today a team of five highly skilled specialists builds approximately 220 hand-crafted instruments a year, with help from a little CNC machine. Electrics. Rodgau,\u00a0<strong>Germany<\/strong>.\u00a0<em>#VIGF_2018<\/em>.<br \/>\nPatrick Hufschmid,<a href=\"http:\/\/www.hufschmidguitars.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u00a0<strong>Hufschmid<\/strong>\u00a0Guitars<\/a>, builds electric guitars in Aigle,\u00a0<strong>Switzerland<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>LIUTERIA D\u2019<strong>INSIEME<\/strong><br \/>\n<em>Stefano Zanderighi and Marco Golinelli, Luthiers<\/em><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.liuteriadinsieme.it\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/www.liuteriadinsieme.it\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Marco Golinelli in collaboration with Luca Centrone and Stefano Zanderighi started in Milan,\u00a0<strong>Italy<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>DIRK\u00a0<strong>JANSSEN<\/strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.janssengitaarbouw.nl\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/www.janssengitaarbouw.nl\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Building instruments for over 30 years. Located in Waalre, The\u00a0<strong>Netherlands<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>RICHARD\u00a0<strong>JENNER<\/strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.jennerinstruments.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/www.jennerinstruments.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Builds and restores a wide variety of musical instruments in Vienna,\u00a0<strong>Austria<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>HANS\u00a0<strong>JOHANNSON<\/strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.hansjohannsson.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/www.hansjohannsson.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Violin maker in Reykjavik,\u00a0<strong>Iceland<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>PEDER\u00a0<strong>K\u00c4LLMAN<\/strong>,<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.pederkallman.se\/\">http:\/\/www.pederkallman.se\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Professional craftsmanship for professional needs. Totally handmade production of violins, violas, cellos and nyckelharpas.\u00a0G\u00f6teborg (Gothenburg)\u00a0<strong>Sweden<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>CHRISTIAN\u00a0<strong>KOEHN<\/strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.koehnguitars.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/www.koehnguitars.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Maker of fine Classical and Flamenco Guitars. Repairs and Restorations. Located in Berlin,\u00a0<strong>Germany<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>JAMES\u00a0<strong>LISTER<\/strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/jameslisterguitars.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/jameslisterguitars.co.uk\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Classical guitars in Sheffield,\u00a0<strong>England<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>STUART\u00a0<strong>MEWBURN<\/strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.mewburnguitars.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/www.mewburnguitars.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Building guitars since 1972. London,\u00a0<strong>England<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>LEONARDO\u00a0<strong>MICHELIN-SALOMON<\/strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.lmsguitars.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/www.lmsguitars.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Hand made classical guitars and electric guitars and basses. Oslo,\u00a0<strong>Norway<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>MOON<\/strong>\u00a0GUITARS<br \/>\n<em>Jimmy Moon, Luthier<\/em><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.moonguitars.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/www.moonguitars.co.uk\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Acoustic guitars, mandolin and mandolin family instruments. Based in Glasgow\u00a0<strong>Scotland<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>JULIAN\u00a0<strong>MULLEN<\/strong>\u00a0GUITARS<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/julianmullenguitars.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/julianmullenguitars.co.uk<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Repair work for local music stores as well as making custom order instruments. His website details the Danelectro resonator conversions (\u201cResodan\u201d) that he carried out for Holiday music in London. There is also a gallery of recent custom made instruments. He is based in Reading, Berkshire,\u00a0<strong>England<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>MICHAEL P\u00a0<strong>NALYSNYK<\/strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.historicalguitars.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/www.historicalguitars.co.uk\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Maker of baroque, romantic and modern classical guitars.\u00a0 Bradford, West Yorkshire,\u00a0<strong>England<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>OVERLOAD<\/strong>\u00a0CUSTOM GUITARS AND BASSES, ITALY<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.overloadguitars.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.overloadguitars.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Custom guitars and basses made in Rome,\u00a0<strong>Italy<\/strong>.\u00a0<em>#VIGF_2017<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>PAGELLI<\/strong>\u00a0GUITARS<br \/>\n<em>Claudio and Claudia, Luthiers<\/em><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.pagelli.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/www.pagelli.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Acoustic and electric guitars and electric basses. Located in Chur,\u00a0<strong>Switzerland<\/strong>.\u00a0<em>#MGS-2011<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p>LUCA\u00a0<strong>PICCIONI<\/strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.lucapiccioni.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/www.lucapiccioni.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Lute maker and player. Located in Assisi Perugia,\u00a0<strong>Italy<\/strong>. Website is in Italian only.<\/p>\n<p>TOBIAS\u00a0<strong>P\u00d6HLING<\/strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.tobytimber.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/www.tobytimber.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Builds archtop jazz guitars and double basses and repair the same as well as other guitars and stringed instruments. Viersen,\u00a0<strong>Germany<\/strong>. (website is in German only)<\/p>\n<p><strong>RAMOS<\/strong>\u00a0GUITARS<br \/>\n<em>Jose Ramos, Luthier<\/em><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.ramosguitars.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/www.ramosguitars.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Builds, repairs and restores musical instruments in Barber\u00e0 del Vall\u00e8s, Barcelona,\u00a0<strong>Espa\u00f1a<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>JOHN\u00a0<strong>RAY<\/strong>ALL\u00c8S,\u00a0<strong>SPAIN<\/strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.johnguitar.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/www.johnguitar.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Luthier from Granada,\u00a0<strong>Spain<\/strong>. See also\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/%3Cbr%20\/%3E%20STEPHEN%20%3CSTRONG%3EREES%3C\/STRONG%3E\/\/WWW.GRANADAINFO.COM\/SPANISH\/GITARER.HTM\" target=\"_BLANK\" rel=\"NOOPENER noopener\">GUITARREROS EN GRANADA.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>STEPHEN\u00a0<strong>REES<\/strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.reesguitars.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/www.reesguitars.co.uk\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Classical guitar maker based near Oxford,\u00a0<strong>UK<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>ROBERTO\u00a0<strong>REGAZZI<\/strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.regazzi.net\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/www.regazzi.net\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Violin maker.\u00a0<strong>Italy<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>DAVID ANTONY\u00a0<strong>REID<\/strong>.<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.darluthier.com\/\">http:\/\/www.darluthier.com\/<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.wmercer.ca\/luthierlog\/2016\/10\/03\/david-antony-reid\/\">[Blog Entry.]<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Regular exhibitor at the Montreal Guitar Show. Was there in 2011. Vault-back guitars. London,\u00a0<strong>England<\/strong>.\u00a0<em>#MGS-2011<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p>PABLO\u00a0<strong>REQUENA<\/strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/spanishguitar.org.uk\/\">http:\/\/spanishguitar.org.uk\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Maker of flamenco guitars and classical guitars in the Spanish tradition. Located in Lewes, East Sussex,\u00a0<strong>England<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>ARTHUR\u00a0<strong>ROBB<\/strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.art-robb.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/www.art-robb.co.uk\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Maker of late renaissance lutes in the U.K. Check out his site even if lutes don\u2019t turn you on but environmental issues of interest to luthiers do.\u00a0 He has plans for various types of instrument, including one for an Octave Mandola. In the comments section, there is a note from \u201cWayne, from Newfoundland\u201d who had built one. North Wiltshire,\u00a0<strong>England<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>RUOKANGAS<\/strong>\u00a0GUITARS<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.ruokangas.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/www.ruokangas.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Has built custom electric guitars since 1995 in\u00a0<strong>Finland<\/strong>.\u00a0<em>#MGS-2011<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p>MICHAEL\u00a0<strong>SANDEN<\/strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sandenguitars.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.sandenguitars.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Located in Tommarp,\u00a0<strong>Sweden<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>TOM<strong>\u00a0SANDS\u00a0<\/strong>GUITARS, UNITED KINGDOM<br \/>\nTom Sands, Luthier<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.tomsandsguitars.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.tomsandsguitars.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Tom Sands builds some of the most responsive custom acoustic guitars available in the world today from his studio in North Yorkshire,\u00a0<strong>England<\/strong>.\u00a0<em>#VIGF_2018<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p>STEPHEN\u00a0<strong>SEDGWICK<\/strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.stephensedgwick.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/www.stephensedgwick.co.uk\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Specializes in harp guitars and acoustic instruments. Located in Kent,\u00a0<strong>England<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>SEBASTIAN\u00a0<strong>STENZEL<\/strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.stenzel-guitars.de\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/www.stenzel-guitars.de\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Classical guitar builder who lives in Munich,\u00a0<strong>Germany<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>STROMBERG<\/strong>\u00a0GUITARS<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.strombergguitars.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/www.strombergguitars.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Produces quality archtop guitars in\u00a0<strong>Europe<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>ANDY\u00a0<strong>TOBIN<\/strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.tobininstruments.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/www.tobininstruments.co.uk\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Makes mandolins, mandolas, bouzoukis, citterns and guitars in Herefordshire,\u00a0<strong>England<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>RAFAL\u00a0<strong>TURKOWIAK<\/strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.rafalturkowiak.pl\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/www.rafalturkowiak.pl\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>The queen of classical and flamenco guitars with unique features.\u00a0<strong>Poland<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>FARUK\u00a0<strong>TURUNZ<\/strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.oudmaster.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/www.oudmaster.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>A site devoted entirely to the Oud. All you oud fans finally have a site. Suggestions and criticism are cordially welcome.\u00a0<strong>Turkey<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>DAVID\u00a0<strong>VAN EDWARDS<\/strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.vanedwards.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/www.vanedwards.co.uk\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Site totally devoted to lutes and their history. Offers 68 types of Lute.\u00a0Norwich, Norfolk,\u00a0<strong>England<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>WILFRIED\u00a0<strong>ULRICH<\/strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.ulrich-instrumente.de\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/www.ulrich-instrumente.de\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Builds historical string instruments, Hurdy-Gurdy, Hummel, and make reconstructions of instruments from medieval miniatures. (website is in German)\u00a0Norden,\u00a0<strong>Germany<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>ARTO\u00a0<strong>WIKLA<\/strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cs.helsinki.fi\/~wikla\/mus\/Calcs\/wwwscalc.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/www.cs.helsinki.fi\/~wikla\/mus\/Calcs\/wwwscalc.html<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Lute maker. Program for calculating plain string tensions for lute, harpsichord, harp, etc.\u00a0<strong>Finland.\u00a0<\/strong>#Tools<\/p>\n<p>ROGER A.\u00a0<strong>WILLIAMS<\/strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.rogerwilliamsguitars.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/www.rogerwilliamsguitars.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Builds, repairs, restores and does modifications in Lichfield, Staffordshire,\u00a0<strong>England<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>JAN\u00a0<strong>ZONJEE<\/strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/janzonjeegitaren.nl\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/janzonjeegitaren.nl\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Making acoustic guitars with a character since 1998 in Amersfoort,\u00a0<strong>Netherlands<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Australia<\/h2>\n<p>GLENN\u00a0<strong>BIRD<\/strong>\u00a0GUITARS<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.glennbirdguitars.com.au\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/www.glennbirdguitars.com.au\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Custom hand made acoustic and electric guitars. Located in Corrimal,\u00a0<strong>NSW<\/strong>,\u00a0<strong>Australia<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>SHANE BRIGGS GUITARS<\/strong>, AUSTRALIA<br \/>\n<em>Shane Briggs, Luthier<\/em><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.shanebriggsguitars.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.shanebriggsguitars.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Shane currently designs and crafts steel string guitars and harp guitars from his Melbourne workshop using tone woods from both hemispheres to create instruments that are highly responsive, incredibly playable and aesthetically refined.\u00a0His works are influenced by the aesthetics of the world\u2019s contemporary guitar making scene, modern finger style guitar music as well as his personal tastes as a guitar player.\u00a0\u00a0Shane builds 8-10 instruments per year and has exhibited at events including Port Fairy Folk Festival, Melbourne Guitar Makers Festival, Canberra\u2019s National Folk Festival and the Holy Grail Guitar Show in Berlin.\u00a0<strong>Melbourne, Australia<\/strong>.\u00a0<em>#VIGF_2017<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>CALDERSMITH<\/strong>\u00a0LUTHERIE<br \/>\n<em>Graham Caldersmith, luthier.<\/em><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.grahamcaldersmith.com.au\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.grahamcaldersmith.com.au\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Australian lattice-style guitars, violins, violas, cellos. Located in\u00a0Comboyne,\u00a0<strong>NSW<\/strong>,\u00a0<strong>Australia<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>PETER COOMBS<\/strong><br \/>\n<em>Peter Coombs, luthier.<\/em><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.petercoombe.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/www.petercoombe.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Australian builder, mostly of Mandolins, but also Mandolas and Guitars. His website includes a good section on construction technique, as well as links to some articles on top-tuning and wood properties.<\/p>\n<p>TREVOR\u00a0<strong>GORE<\/strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.goreguitars.com.au\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/www.goreguitars.com.au\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Builder of fine, custom classical and steel string concert guitars. Author of \u201cContemporary Acoustic Guitar, Design and Build\u201d.\u00a0\u00a0<strong>Sydney<\/strong>,\u00a0<strong>Australia<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>SEAN\u00a0<strong>HANCOCK<\/strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.masterguitars.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/www.masterguitars.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Classical guitar maker from\u00a0<strong>Mount Tamborine,<\/strong>\u00a0<strong>Australia<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>O\u2019DONNELL<\/strong>\u00a0GUITARS<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/odonnellguitars.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/odonnellguitars.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Fine Quality Custom Handmade Guitars &amp; Basses.\u00a0<strong>Melbourne,<\/strong>\u00a0<strong>Australia<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>RIZZOLO<\/strong>\u00a0GUITARS<br \/>\n<em>Gary Rizzolo, Luthier<\/em><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.rizzologuitars.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/www.rizzologuitars.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>In operation for over 25 years. Builds archtop, electric, acoustic and bass guitars in\u00a0<strong>Melbourne<\/strong>,\u00a0<strong>Australia<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>ARTHUR\u00a0<strong>ROBINSON<\/strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.arthurrobinsonviolins.iinet.net.au\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/www.arthurrobinsonviolins.iinet.net.au\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Violin, viola, cello, modern and baroque, and other early bowed instruments.\u00a0<strong>Chidlow<\/strong>,\u00a0<strong>Western Australia<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>ASHLEY\u00a0<strong>SANDERS<\/strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.ashleysandersguitars.com.au\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/www.ashleysandersguitars.com.au\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Builds lattice braced classical guitars in\u00a0<strong>Port Elliot<\/strong>,\u00a0<strong>South Australia<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>LAWRENCE K.\u00a0<strong>SMITH<\/strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.smithguitars.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/www.smithguitars.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Guitar maker.\u00a0<strong>Australia<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>JACK\u00a0<strong>SPIRA<\/strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.jackspiraguitars.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/www.jackspiraguitars.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Guitars, mandolins and bouzouki\u2019s.\u00a0<strong>Cocatoo<\/strong>,\u00a0<strong>Australia<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>SCOTT\u00a0<strong>WISE<\/strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/wiseukulele.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/wiseukulele.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Australian luthier who has been repairing instruments since 1973 and building them since 1978.\u00a0Margaret River,\u00a0<strong>Western Australia<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h2>Other<\/h2>\n<p><strong>AT GUITARS,<\/strong>\u00a0JAPAN<br \/>\n<em>Atsushi Takano, Luthier<\/em><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.atguitars.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.atguitars.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p>I started my guitar building at the Summit School of Building and Repair. After I graduated the school in 2003, I went back to my hometown and started my shop in 2005. Since then I build any kinds of guitars, such as Flattop acoustic, Archtop guitars, Electric guitars, classical guitars and ukuleles. The speciality is the Selmer-Maccaferri gypsy guitars.\u00a0<strong>Japan<\/strong>.\u00a0<em>#VIGF_2018<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p>EDUARDO\u00a0<strong>BRITO<\/strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.ebluthier.com.br\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/www.ebluthier.com.br\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Luthier from\u00a0<strong>Brazil<\/strong>. His website is in Portuguese at the moment, but will have a English version in the near future. Lots of great pictures.<\/p>\n<p>FIDENCIO\u00a0<strong>DIAZ<\/strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.fidenciodiaz.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/www.fidenciodiaz.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Classical Guitars, Flamenco &amp; Requintos. Located in Canovanas,\u00a0<strong>Puerto Rico<\/strong>. Website uses Adobe Flash.<\/p>\n<p>JIMI\u00a0<strong>GLENISTER<\/strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.jglen.co.za\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/www.jglen.co.za\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Has made instruments in South Africa since 1975. Located in Cape Town,\u00a0<strong>South Africa<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>MR.\u00a0<strong>GLYN<\/strong>\u2018S GUITAR REPAIR<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.mrglyn.co.nz\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/www.mrglyn.co.nz\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Qualified luthier with 15 years experience. Specialising in repair of all fretted instruments. Located in Auckland,\u00a0<strong>New Zealand<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>NGOH THIAM\u00a0<strong>MENG<\/strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/ngohguitars.blogspot.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/ngohguitars.blogspot.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong>constructs classical &amp; flamenco guitars in a private studio workshop. Located in\u00a0<strong>Singapore<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>ODYSSEY<\/strong>\u00a0GUITAR CRAFT<br \/>\n<em>Hideyuki Higuchi, Luthier<\/em><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.guitar-craft.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/www.guitar-craft.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>The GAL listing shows this URL as belonging to Tim Gonzales who builds and repairs guitars in Picayune, Mississippi, but now it seems to go to \u201cOdyssey Guitar Craft\u201d, with \u201cShop Master\u201d\u00a0Hideyuki Higuchi of Kobe City in\u00a0<strong>Japan<\/strong>. There seem to be lots of photos of repair work on various guitars \u2013 Yamaha, Martin, Ovation. It looks very useful, especially the fret replace jobs.<\/p>\n<p>GORDON\u00a0<strong>PRITCHARD<\/strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.gordonsguitarsite.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/www.gordonsguitarsite.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Builder of Classical and Flamenco Guitars. Located in Christiansted,\u00a0<strong>US Virgin Islands<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Unknown<\/h2>\n<p>(nothing here right now\u2026)<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 align=\"left\">USA<\/h2>\n<p>CLAY\u00a0<strong>ALDEN<\/strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.aldenoriginals.com\/Home.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/www.aldenoriginals.com\/Home.html<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Builds Irish bouzoukis, mountain dulcimers, and lap steels. Located just outside of Nashville,\u00a0<strong>TN<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>ALFIERI<\/strong>\u00a0GUITARS<br \/>\n<em>Don Alfieri, Luthier<\/em><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/ag2132.tripod.com\/index-1.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/ag2132.tripod.com\/index-1.htm<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Don Alfieri of Long Island,\u00a0<strong>NY<\/strong>\u00a0~ Repairs and Restorations ~<\/p>\n<p><strong>ALLEN<\/strong>\u00a0GUITARS.<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.allenguitar.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/www.allenguitar.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Guitars, mandolins, resophonic guitars, luthier supplies, cast tailpieces. Located in\u00a0Colfax,\u00a0<strong>CA<\/strong>, USA<\/p>\n<p><strong>AMERICAN ARCHTOP<\/strong>\u00a0GUITARS<br \/>\n<em>Dale Unger, Tyler Unger, Luthiers<\/em><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.americanarchtop.com\/\">http:\/\/www.americanarchtop.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>World class handmade custom Archtop and Electric Guitars by Dale Unger and his son Tyler in Nazareth,\u00a0<strong>Pa<\/strong>. Also home of Unger Electric Guitars, and the \u201cNazareth Guitar Insititute\u201d \u2013 their lutherie school.<\/p>\n<p><strong>ANDERSON STRINGED INSTRUMENTS<\/strong><br \/>\n<em>Steve Andersen, Luthier<\/em><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.andersenguitars.com\/\">http:\/\/www.andersenguitars.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Archtop guitars. Seattle,\u00a0<strong>Washington<\/strong>.\u00a0<em>#LCGF_2018<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>AUTOHARP WORKS<\/strong><br \/>\n<em>Bob Lewis, Harp Luthier<\/em><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.autoharpworks.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/www.autoharpworks.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Dedicated to the advancement and interest of the autoharp.\u00a0Six Mile,\u00a0<strong>SC<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>KENT A.\u00a0<strong>BAILEY<\/strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.kabart.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/www.kabart.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Master carver with 30+ yrs exp. Specializing in decorative carving on instruments, also builds custom guitars. Located in Woodland Park,\u00a0<strong>Colorado<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>ALBEY\u00a0<strong>BALGOCHIAN<\/strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/abasses.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/abasses.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Electric basses made by a bass player. Manhatten,\u00a0<strong>New York<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>BARANIK GUITARS<\/strong><br \/>\n<em>Mike Baranik, Luthier<\/em><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.baranikguitars.com\/\">http:\/\/www.baranikguitars.com\/<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 website uses Flash.<\/p>\n<p>Steelstring Flat top Guitars. Templeton, California.\u00a0<em>#LCGF_2018<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p>WILLIAM\u00a0<strong>BARTRUFF<\/strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.bartruff.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/www.bartruff.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Maker of fine violins, violas and cellos since 1972 in Minneapolis,\u00a0<strong>Minnesota<\/strong>. His website includes the Reader\u2019s Digest form of \u201cHow to Make a Violin\u201d!!!<\/p>\n<p>THOMAS\u00a0<strong>BELTRAN<\/strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.beltranguitars.com\/\">http:\/\/www.beltranguitars.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Classical guitar maker located in Los Angeles,\u00a0<strong>California<\/strong>. (wdm \u2013 he has an extensive link list, might be worth mining***)<\/p>\n<p><strong>BENEDETTO<\/strong>\u00a0GUITARS<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/benedettoguitars.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/benedettoguitars.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Archtop guitars since 1968. Currently completely handmade in Savannah,\u00a0<strong>Georgia<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>BENT TWIG GUITARS<\/strong><br \/>\nDave Boulware &amp; Brady Turk , Luthiers<br \/>\nhttps:\/\/www.benttwigguitars.com\/<\/p>\n<p>Steelstring Flat Top Guitars.\u00a0Libby,\u00a0<strong>Montana<\/strong>.\u00a0<em>#LCGF_2018<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>BIG D<\/strong>\u00a0GUITARS<br \/>\n<em>Derek Lenard, Luthier<\/em><br \/>\n<strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.bigdguitars.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/www.bigdguitars.com\/<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A small shop specializing in Varitone Switches for guitar or bass, and hand made custom guitars. Run by Derek Lenard.\u00a0<strong>USA<\/strong>?<\/p>\n<p><strong>BIG HOLLOW GUITARS<\/strong><br \/>\n<em>Bevan Frost, Luthier<\/em><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.bighollowguitars.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/www.bighollowguitars.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Custom building instruments and doing repair for 6 years in Laramie,\u00a0<strong>WY<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>BIRDSONG GUITARS<\/strong><br \/>\n<em>Scott Beckwith, Luthier<\/em><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.birdsongguitars.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/www.birdsongguitars.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>We hand build pro quality short scale electric basses and guitars.\u00a0Wimberley,\u00a0<strong>Texas.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>BISCHOFF<\/strong>\u2018S GUITARS<br \/>\n<em>Gordy Bischoff, Luthier<\/em><br \/>\n<strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.bischoffguitars.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/www.bischoffguitars.com\/<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Eau Claire,\u00a0<strong>Wisconsin<\/strong>.\u00a0<em>#MGS-2011<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p>E<strong>BLISS<\/strong>\u00a0GUITARS AND REPAIRS<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.mbryanguitars.com\/\">http:\/\/www.mbryanguitars.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Amateur Luthier I met and corresponded with a bit on the Coursera Forums for Introduction to Music Production course.<br \/>\n\u201cRetired family physician, luthier, photographer, love tools,equipment and fixing stuff. Have recorded the guitars I built and fiddled with cubase artist 7, have run sound at church, have run video too. Play guitar, sing mostly folk and blues and play harmonica. I love the guitars I build (naturally). I think I might have a good ear for sound reinforcement since I understand I think what guitars should sound like and what voices should sound like.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>KEN\u00a0<strong>BLOUNT<\/strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/kenblount.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/kenblount.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Builds, repairs and restores musical instruments in Sebring,\u00a0<strong>Florida<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>STEVE\u00a0<strong>BOEH<\/strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.boehmandolins.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/www.boehmandolins.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Handcrafted F and A style mandolins, St. Paul\u00a0<strong>Minnesota<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>JS\u00a0<strong>BOGDANOVICH<\/strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.jsbguitars.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/www.jsbguitars.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Classic guitar builder located in Swannanoa,\u00a0<strong>North Carolina<\/strong>. Offers building lessons and has tutorial material online. Author of\u00a0\u201cClassical Guitar Making: A Modern Approach to a Traditional Design\u201d. Has an online shop, with plans, templates, molds, kits, tools and workboards. He has a really good video on making radiused workboards in his Instruction\/Learn Techniques area. He has some more videos available to \u2018members\u2019 \u2013 membership is free.\u00a0<em>#Technique<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p>PAUL\u00a0<strong>BORDEAUX<\/strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.bordeauxinlay.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/www.bordeauxinlay.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Handcrafted inlay\u2026as seen on the world\u2019s finest guitars. Located in\u00a0Massena,\u00a0<strong>NY<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>DANA\u00a0<strong>BOURGEOIS<\/strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.bourgeoisguitars.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/www.bourgeoisguitars.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Acoustic guitars. Located in\u00a0Lewiston,\u00a0<strong>Maine.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>BOSWELL GUITARS<\/strong><br \/>\n<em>Butch Boswell, Luthier<\/em><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/boswellguitars.com\/\">https:\/\/boswellguitars.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Steelstring Flat Top Guitars.\u00a0Bend,\u00a0<strong>Oregon<\/strong>.\u00a0<em>#LCGF_2018<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>BOYLES<\/strong>\u00a0GUITAR<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.boylesguitars.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.boylesguitars.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Repairs, refinish, restoration and custom builds. Located in Jackson,\u00a0<strong>Georgia<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>GREG\u00a0<strong>BRANDT<\/strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.gregbrandtguitars.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/www.gregbrandtguitars.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Has been building for almost 30 years specializing in nylon string instruments. Los Angeles (North Hollywood),\u00a0<strong>CA<\/strong>, USA<\/p>\n<p>JACK\u00a0<strong>BRIGGS<\/strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/briggsguitars.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/briggsguitars.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Maker of handmade electric guitars.\u00a0Raleigh,\u00a0<strong>NC<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>BRIGHT GUITARS<\/strong><br \/>\n<em>Will Bright, Luthier<\/em><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.brightguitars.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.BrightGuitars.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Will Bright has been building and repairing guitars since 2001. Will brings to his craft 20 years experience in guitar repair, design and construction, and nearly 30 years playing guitar and bass. This unique combination as player, builder, and repair person gives Will a special understanding and appreciation for the guitar as both a functional tool and a work of art. Will\u2019s mission as a luthier is to create instruments that are unique, useful and beautiful. He strives to bring something new to the table that will become part of the permanent guitar landscape over time.\u00a0Bellingham,\u00a0<strong>Washington<\/strong>.\u00a0<em>#VIGF_2018 #LCGF_2018<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>BROWN GUITARS, USA\u00a0<\/strong><br \/>\n<em>Tad Brown, Luthier<\/em><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/brown.guitars\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/brown.guitars<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Tad R Brown is an American craftsman from California who has been involved in music, art, woodworking, and guitars for over 30 years. Focusing primarily on handmade acoustic archtop guitars, each instrument is specially designed and built to be lightweight and acoustically responsive, with exceptional attention to quality, tone, and playability, producing a wide dynamic range of rich tonal resonance. Laguna, CA.\u00a0\u00a0<em>#ShopTour, #VIGF_2018<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p>R. E.\u00a0<strong>BRUN\u00c9<\/strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.rebrune.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/www.rebrune.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>His new website. Quality Classical Guitars and other new and historic instruments. Still under construction, he invites you to much interesting information and a tour of his Museum, Showroom, and his (much-too-orderly!) workshop. Located in\u00a0Evanston,\u00a0<strong>IL<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>JOHN\u00a0<strong>CALKIN<\/strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.jcalkinguitars.net\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/www.jcalkinguitars.net\/index.html<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Building and repairing instruments for over 30 years. Located in Greenville,\u00a0<strong>Virginia<\/strong>.\u00a0<em>#Technique<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p>Some interesting pages on John Calkin\u2019s website;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>a very simple side bender for mandolins on his\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.jcalkinguitars.net\/building-instruments.html\">Building Instruments<\/a>\u00a0page,<\/li>\n<li>his\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.jcalkinguitars.net\/outlaw-lutherie.html\">Outlaw Lutherie<\/a>\u00a0page, featuring simple-to-build electric Ukes, Banjos, and Lap Steels.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>MICHAEL E.\u00a0<strong>CARROLL<\/strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.carrollguitars.net\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/www.carrollguitars.net\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Builder of traditional fine handcrafted acoustic guitars. Mesa,\u00a0<strong>Arizona<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>ALAN\u00a0<strong>CARRUTH<\/strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.alcarruthluthier.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/www.alcarruthluthier.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>The webpage of Al Carruth. wdm \u2013 I met him once at a local guitar show \u2013 probably in Montreal. He was showing a very nice 12-string. The website includes his Tool of the Month blog (mostly invented tools, but check out his \u201c<a href=\"http:\/\/www.alcarruthluthier.com\/toolOfTheMonth\/superScraper.htm\">Super Scraper<\/a>\u201d from June of 2000). In Newport,\u00a0<strong>New Hampshire<\/strong>,\u00a0\u00a0in the Mt. Sunapee area northwest of Concord and southeast of Hanover.\u00a0<em>#MGS-2011<\/em><em>, #Tools<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>CATON GUITARS<\/strong>, USA<br \/>\n<em>Kevin Caton, Luthier<\/em><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.catonguitars.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.catonguitars.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Kevin has been building and repairing stringed instruments for nearly 20 years. He studied guitar building at the Roberto -Venn School of Luthiery. Chicago,\u00a0<strong>IL<\/strong>.\u00a0<em>#VIGF_2018, #LCGF_2018<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>CHARIS<\/strong>\u00a0ACOUSTIC<br \/>\n<em>Bill Wise, Luthier<\/em><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.charisacoustic.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/www.charisacoustic.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Bay City\u00a0<strong>MI<\/strong>, USA.<\/p>\n<p><strong>CHICAGO<\/strong>\u00a0FRET WORKS<br \/>\n<em>Dan Wolf , Steve Baker, Luthiers<\/em><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.chicagofretworks.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/www.chicagofretworks.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Dan Wolf and Steve Baker have worked together since 2000, serving Chicago\u2019s musician community and performing every guitar repair imaginable. Located in Chicago,\u00a0<strong>Illinois<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>KEVIN\u00a0<strong>CHUBBUCK<\/strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.chubbuckguitars.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/www.chubbuckguitars.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Artisan of fine steel string and archtop guitars of both acoustic and electric variations. His homepage has a real cool ?3D model? ?video? of a rotating, real shiny, archtop electric. Located in Marblehead,\u00a0<strong>Massachusetts<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>CLOVERLICK<\/strong>\u00a0BANJOS<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.cloverlickbanjoshop.com\/Home\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/www.cloverlickbanjoshop.com\/Home<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Focus is exclusively building open back clawhammer banjos with brass hardware. Located in Fort Collins,\u00a0<strong>CO<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>CONEY<\/strong>\u00a0ISLAND GUITARS<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.sgd-lutherie.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/www.sgd-lutherie.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>A one-man shop \u2013 build custom basses and guitars, as well as a full range of repair and restoration work, including custom wound pickups, and a pickup rewind service. Located in Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn\u00a0<strong>NY<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>STEVE\u00a0<strong>CONNOR<\/strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.connorguitars.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/www.connorguitars.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Building since 1994 and builds 12-15 custom classical and flamenco guitars a year out of his shop on Cape Cod,\u00a0<strong>Massachusetts<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>RON\u00a0<strong>COOK<\/strong>\u00a0STUDIOS<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.roncookstudios.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/www.roncookstudios.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Since 1972, maker of Early American and medieval European instruments and sound sculptures. Master Member of the Baulines Craft Guild.\u00a0<strong>California<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>CURLY CREEK GUITARS<\/strong><br \/>\n<em>John Carrigan, Luthier<\/em><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.curlycreekguitars.com\/\">http:\/\/www.curlycreekguitars.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Steelstring Flat top Guitars.\u00a0Port Orchard,\u00a0<strong>Washington<\/strong>.\u00a0<em>#LCGF_2018<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>DARKWOOD<\/strong>\u00a0MUSIC<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.darkwoodmusic.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/www.darkwoodmusic.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Designing and handcrafting fiddles and basses for bluegrass, country and folk musicians since 1984. Located in\u00a0Charlotte Harbor,\u00a0<strong>Florida<\/strong>\u00a0USA.<\/p>\n<p>J. THOMAS\u00a0<strong>DAVIS<\/strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.jthomasdavis.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/www.jthomasdavis.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Archtops, classical, steel string, Irish citterns and bouzouki\u2019s.\u00a0 Columbus,\u00a0<strong>Ohio<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>BRIAN W.\u00a0<strong>DAW<\/strong>\u00a0VIOLINS<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.dawviolins.com\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/www.dawviolins.com\/index.html<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Building and repairing instruments since 1990 in Monmouth,\u00a0<strong>IL<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>GUITARMASTERWORKS (JOHN A.\u00a0<strong>DECKER<\/strong>, JR.)<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.guitarmasterworks.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/www.guitarmasterworks.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Founder of\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.rainsong.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">RainSong Graphite Guitars<\/a>, aeronautical engineer (B.Sc. &amp; Aeronautical Engineering Professional Degree from MIT) and a physicist (Ph.D. in plasma physics from Cambridge University), and inventor of the modern carbon-fiber\/epoxy acoustic guitar, now specializes in classical guitars made from exotic woods. His \u201cShop Tour\u201d shows a guitar build from start to finish, and demonstrates both \u2018standard\u2019 build processes and his unique laminated no-brace top design. He builds in Wailuku, Maui,\u00a0<strong>Hawaii<\/strong>.\u00a0<em>#LCGF_2018<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p>MANUEL A.\u00a0<strong>DELGADO<\/strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.delgadoguitars.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/www.delgadoguitars.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Manuel\u00a0and his family have been building handmade guitars since 1928, in Nashville,\u00a0<strong>Tennessee<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>ROBERT\u00a0<strong>DESMOND<\/strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.desmondguitars.com\/index.shtml\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/www.desmondguitars.com\/index.shtml<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Classical guitar maker.\u00a0Orlando,\u00a0<strong>FL<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>RICH\u00a0<strong>DICARLO<\/strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.dicarloguitars.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/www.dicarloguitars.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Builds classical, 7 &amp; 8 string flamenco and nylon jazz guitars in Richmond,\u00a0<strong>New Hampshire<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>LEROY\u00a0<strong>DOUGLAS<\/strong>\u00a0VIOLINS<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.leroydouglasviolins.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/www.leroydouglasviolins.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Builds concert quality violins in the classic Italian tradition in Eugene,\u00a0<strong>Oregon<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>JOE\u00a0<strong>DRAGONY<\/strong>\u00a0GUITARS<br \/>\n<em>Joe Dragony, Luthier<\/em><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.joedragony.com\/\">http:\/\/www.joedragony.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Archtop, Flat top, &amp; Electric Guitars.\u00a0Carmichael,\u00a0<strong>California<\/strong>. #<em>LCGF_2018<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p>DAVID\u00a0<strong>DUBOIS<\/strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/duboisguitars.com\/index.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/duboisguitars.com\/index.htm<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Builds steel string guitars in Antrim,\u00a0<strong>New Hampshire<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>BARRY\u00a0<strong>DUDLEY<\/strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.barrydudley.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/www.barrydudley.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Builds classical guitars and violins in Atlanta,\u00a0<strong>Georgia<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>MICHAEL\u00a0<strong>DUNN<\/strong>, LUTHIER<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.michaeldunnguitars.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/www.michaeldunnguitars.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Michael makes Maccaferri and Selmer type guitars. These are contemporary renditions of the 1930 models. He also builds Weissenborn style Hawaiian guitars. 35 years experience. Site uses Flash.\u00a0<strong>USA<\/strong>?<\/p>\n<p><strong>EDWARDS<\/strong>\u00a0FINE INSTRUMENTS<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.edwardsfineinstruments.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/www.edwardsfineinstruments.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Classical guitar maker and seller of fine handmade classical and flamenco guitars from other makers.\u00a0Dyke,\u00a0<strong>Virginia<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>JEFF\u00a0<strong>ELLIOTT<\/strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.elliottguitars.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/www.elliottguitars.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Guitar builder, teacher and Guild author. Portland,\u00a0<strong>Oregon<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>TRI\u00a0<strong>EVANS<\/strong>\u00a0CUSTOM INLAY<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.trievans.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/www.trievans.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>A one man inlay shop. Located in Hockley (Houston?),\u00a0<strong>Texas<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>KENT\u00a0<strong>EVERETT<\/strong>, EVERETT GUITARS<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.everettguitars.com\/\">http:\/\/www.everettguitars.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>High end acoustic guitars, mandolins and luthiery instruction. Located\u00a01 hour north of Atlanta in\u00a0<strong>Georgia<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>JAMES\u00a0<strong>FEGLEY<\/strong>\u00a0VIOLIN SHOP<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/fegleyviolin.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/fegleyviolin.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Sells violins and does repairs as well.\u00a0Reading,\u00a0<strong>PA<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>DOW\u00a0<strong>FERGUSON<\/strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.thelutherie.net\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/www.thelutherie.net\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Repair shop, he also offers student instrument rentals, as well as a full online store of string instruments, cases, bags, parts, kits, accessories, and strings. Belton,\u00a0<strong>Texas<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>FERNANDEZ<\/strong>\u00a0MUSIC<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.fernandezmusic.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/www.fernandezmusic.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Spanish classical, flamenco and Portuguese guitars, repairs and imports. French polishing and guitarmaking DVDs, Fustero tuners, latin ethnic fretted instruments (portuguese guitarras, requinto, charango, tres cubano).\u00a0Anacortes,\u00a0<strong>Washington<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>FLEISHMAN<\/strong>\u00a0INSTRUMENTS<br \/>\n<em>Harry Fleishman, Luthier<\/em><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.fleishmaninstruments.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/www.fleishmaninstruments.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Teacher, builder, designer extraordinaire. Played with the Mugwumps, the Drifters, the Soul Brothers and other soul bands. Has designed instruments for\u00a0Fender Musical Instrument Corp, Jackson Guitars, Akai Musical Instrument Corporation, and most recently Avian Guitars, Bedell Guitars, and Breedlove Guitars.\u00a0 Located somewhere in the\u00a0<strong>USA<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>FORBIDDEN FRUIT GUITARS<\/strong><br \/>\n<em>Paul Norman, Renaissance Man<\/em><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.forbiddenguitars.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/www.forbiddenguitars.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>12-string resonator guitars. A good friend to Al Carruth. Cambridge\u00a0<strong>MA<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>CHARLES\u00a0<strong>FOX<\/strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.charlesfoxguitars.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/www.charlesfoxguitars.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Building guitars for over 35 years and has been a longtime author and contributor to the Guild. The inventor of the Fox Side Bender. Uses Adobe Flash. Portland,\u00a0<strong>Oregon<\/strong>.\u00a0<em>#LCGF_2018<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p>TIM\u00a0<strong>FRICK<\/strong>\u00a0GUITARS<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/timfrickguitars.com\/\">http:\/\/timfrickguitars.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Archtop Guitars. San Franciso,\u00a0<strong>California<\/strong>.\u00a0<em>#LCGF_2018<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>GAIERO GUITARS,\u00a0<\/strong>USA<br \/>\n<em>Mark Gaiero, Luthier<\/em><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.gaieroguitars.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.gaieroguitars.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Mark Gaiero builds steel string acoustic guitars in Oakland, California. He applies contemporary principles and traditional craftsmanship to create highly responsive instruments made from non-endangered woods. Mark draws on 10 years of experience designing and building stop-motion puppet armatures at Laika in Portland, Oregon. He learned guitar repair from Ryan Lynn at Eastside Guitar Repair and has worked as an apprentice to Ervin Somogyi since 2016.\u00a0Oakland,\u00a0<strong>California<\/strong>.\u00a0<em>#VGIF_2018<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>GALLOUP<\/strong>\u00a0GUITARS<br \/>\nBryan Galloup, Luthier<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.galloupguitars.com\/\">http:\/\/www.galloupguitars.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Steelstring Flat top &amp; Archtop Guitars.\u00a0Big Rapids,\u00a0<strong>Michigan<\/strong>.\u00a0<em>#LCGF_2018<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p>STEVE\u00a0<strong>GANZ<\/strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.ganzguitars.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/www.ganzguitars.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Classical guitar builder in Bellingham (Blaine?),\u00a0<strong>Washington<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>MARK\u00a0<strong>GEIGER<\/strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.geigerguitars.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/www.geigerguitars.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Building electric and acoustic instruments in Rowland Heights,\u00a0<strong>California<\/strong>\u00a0since 1975.<\/p>\n<p>GREG\u00a0<strong>GERMAN<\/strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.germanguitars.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/www.germanguitars.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Denver archtop builder with a great website.\u00a0Broomfield,\u00a0<strong>CO<\/strong>.\u00a0<em>#LCGF_2018<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p>BOB\u00a0<strong>GERNANDT<\/strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.gernandt.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/www.gernandt.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Builds guitars, irish bouzouki\u2019s, citterns,mandolins and mountain dulcimers in Bryson City,\u00a0<strong>North Carolina<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>DAVID\u00a0<strong>GOLBER<\/strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.dgviolins.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/www.dgviolins.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Makes and repairs violin-family instruments, with a specialty in Hardanger fiddles.\u00a0\u00a0Near Boston,\u00a0<strong>MA<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>ROB\u00a0<strong>GOLDBERG<\/strong>\u00a0HANDMADE GUITARS<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/robgoldberghandmadeguitars.com\/\">http:\/\/robgoldberghandmadeguitars.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Steelstring Flat top Guitars, Violins &amp; Cellos.\u00a0Haines,\u00a0<strong>Alaska<\/strong>.\u00a0<em>#LCGF_2018<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p>BOB\u00a0<strong>GRAMANN<\/strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.bobgramann.com\/guitar.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/www.bobgramann.com\/guitar.htm<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Guitar builder and folksinger.\u00a0Fredericksburg,\u00a0<strong>VA<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>AARON\u00a0<strong>GREEN<\/strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.aarongreenguitars.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/www.aarongreenguitars.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Classical and flamenco builder from Waltham,\u00a0<strong>Massachusetts<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>GRIMES<\/strong>\u00a0GUITARS<br \/>\n<em>Steve Grimes, Luthier<\/em><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.grimesguitars.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/www.grimesguitars.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>The art of the archtop. Mandolins an Ukes too.\u00a0Kula,\u00a0<strong>HI<\/strong>\u00a0(<strong>Hawaii<\/strong>), USA.<\/p>\n<p><strong>GRYPHON<\/strong>\u00a0STRINGED INSTRUMENTS<br \/>\nFrank Ford, Carol McComb, Luthiers<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.gryphonstrings.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/www.gryphonstrings.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>One of two sites maintained by Frank Ford. The other is Frets.com. Palo Alto,\u00a0<strong>CA<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>SAM\u00a0<strong>GUIDRY<\/strong>\u00a0GUITARS<br \/>\n<em>http:\/\/www.samguidryguitars.com\/<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Steelstring Flatops &amp; Classical Guitars.\u00a0Big Rapids,\u00a0<strong>Michigan<\/strong>.\u00a0\u00a0<em>#LCGF_2018<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p>THE\u00a0<strong>GUITAR SPECIALIST<\/strong><br \/>\n<em>Doug Proper, Luthier<\/em><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.guitarspecialist.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/www.guitarspecialist.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Goldens Bridge,\u00a0<strong>NY.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>DAVID\u00a0<strong>GUSSET<\/strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.gussetviolins.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/www.gussetviolins.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Maker, Restorer, Dealer &amp; Appraiser. Violins, Violas, Violoncellos &amp; Bows. Located in Eugene,\u00a0<strong>Oregon<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>HALLAND<\/strong>\u00a0GUITARS<br \/>\n<em>Gage Halland, Luthier<\/em><br \/>\n<strong>https:\/\/www.hallandguitars.com\/<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Steelstring Flatop Guitars. Portland,\u00a0<strong>Oregon<\/strong>.\u00a0<em>#LCGF_2018<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>HAMMOND ASHLEY VIOLINS<\/strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.hammondashley.com\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/www.hammondashley.com\/index.html<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Committed to providing adjustments, setups, restorations and repair work of the highest quality at competitive prices, in Seattle\u00a0<strong>WA<\/strong>\u00a0and San Diego,\u00a0<strong>CA<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>J.T.\u00a0<strong>HARGREAVES<\/strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.jthbass.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/www.jthbass.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Bass Guitars.\u00a0Des Moines\u00a0<strong>WA<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>HAXTON<\/strong>\u00a0STRINGED INSTRUMENTS<br \/>\n<em>David Haxton, Luthier<\/em><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.dhaxtonguitars.com\/\">http:\/\/www.dhaxtonguitars.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Steelstring Flat top Guitars.\u00a0Seattle,\u00a0<strong>Washington<\/strong>.\u00a0<em>#LCGF_2018<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>HERRON GUITARS<\/strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.herronguitars.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/www.herronguitars.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Santa Barbara. Maker of custom steel string and nylon string guitars.<\/p>\n<p>KEN\u00a0<strong>HODGES<\/strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.hodgesguitars.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/www.hodgesguitars.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Builds guitars, both steel string, flamenco, and classical nylon stringed instruments in Murfreesboro,\u00a0<strong>Tennessee<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>GENERAL JOHN T.\u00a0<strong>HONEYCUTT<\/strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.karlwinkler.com\/Honeycutt.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/www.karlwinkler.com\/Honeycutt.html<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Built 63 violins after retiring from the Army. Learn more about his legacy on his website.\u00a0<strong>USA<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>IRVIN GUITARS<\/strong><br \/>\nWayne Irvin Johnson, Luthier<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.irvinguitars.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.irvinguitars.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Building one-of-a-kind, masterfully crafted, amazing sounding, acoustic guitars has been a life-long passion for Wayne Irvin Johnson. Having played guitar since he was 6, Wayne has developed an ear that really helps him voice a guitar that is rich, deep, wonderfully balanced, with sustain that seems to just hang in the air. He met James Olson in 1995 and was smitten with the idea of building guitars. Years later he attended Sergei de Jonge\u2019s school of lutherie. From there, he went on to build his own line of custom steel string guitars. Wayne has been married to Julie for 32 years, together they have 4 adult children. Bremerton,\u00a0<strong>WA<\/strong>.\u00a0<em>#ShopTour, #VIGF_2018,\u00a0\u00a0#LCGF_2018.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>JAMES\u00a0<strong>ISLAND<\/strong>\u00a0(FORMERLY JAMES CURTIS)<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.jamesisland.blue\/Home.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/www.jamesisland.blue\/Home.html<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Builder and repairer for 17 years, specializing in mandolin, guitar and ukulele family instruments. wdm \u2013 this guy does some real wacky and cool stuff \u2013 see his timelapse video of making a couple of strumsticks, and of gilding an entire mandolin. Located in Port Townsend,\u00a0<strong>WA<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>ISAAC\u00a0<strong>JANG<\/strong>\u00a0GUITARS<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.isaacjangguitars.com\/\">https:\/\/www.isaacjangguitars.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Steelstring Flat top Guitars. Interviewed in a \u201cLuthier on Luthier\u201d podcast (March 2018). Los Angeles,\u00a0<strong>California<\/strong>.\u00a0<em>#LCGF_2018<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>JAYEMAR GUITARS<\/strong>, USA<br \/>\n<em>Jason Rodgers, Luthier<\/em><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.jayemarguitars.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.jayemarguitars.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Jason M. Rodgers is sole proprietor and craftsman of Jayemar Guitars (J.M.R. \u201cJay-em-ar\u201d). Each guitar is built in his small home shop in Lake Oswego, Oregon, USA using only local and domestic woods. Jason specializes in multi-scale 6-, 7-, and 8-string guitars, and a variety of custom pickups wound in-house come standard on every instrument. Electric guitars. Podcaster of The Luthierist podcast. Lake Oswego,\u00a0<strong>Oregon<\/strong>.\u00a0<em>#VIGF_2018, #TheLuthieristPodcast<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>JBH<\/strong>\u00a0GUITARS<br \/>\n<em>Josh B. Humphrey, Luthier<\/em><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.jbhguitars.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/www.jbhguitars.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Builds guitars, ouds, ukuleles, mandolins, bouzoukis and octave mandolins.\u00a0Ellensburg,\u00a0<strong>WA<\/strong>.\u00a0<em>#LCGF_2018<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p>JOHN\u00a0<strong>JORDAN<\/strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.jordanmusic.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/www.jordanmusic.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Maker of Jordan Electric Violins and other stringed instruments.\u00a0Concord,\u00a0<strong>CA<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>JW<\/strong>\u00a0GUITAR RESTORATIONS<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.jwrestoration.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/www.jwrestoration.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Build custom guitars in addition to repairing and restoring vintage instruments. (Outside of)\u00a0Philadelphia,\u00a0<strong>Pennsylvania<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>KAUER GUITARS, INC.<\/strong>, USA<br \/>\n<em>Doug Kauer, Luthier<\/em><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.kauerguitars.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.kauerguitars.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u201cI\u2019m Doug Kauer. I have a beard and an impressive flannel shirt collection. I also wear glasses. That makes me a 105% qualified luthier.\u201d Their motto seems to be \u201cCrafted by Bearded Ninjas\u201d. Electric guitars. Elk Grove,\u00a0<strong>CA<\/strong>.\u00a0<em>#VIGF_2017, #VIGF_2018<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>KEEFER ARCHTOP GUITARS<\/strong><br \/>\n<em>Dennis Keefer, Luthier<\/em><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.keeferarchtops.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/www.keeferarchtops.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Unique archtop guitars handcrafted one-at-a-time using all solid tonewoods and bindings. Located in Fernandina Beach,\u00a0<strong>Florida<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>MICHAEL\u00a0<strong>KELLER<\/strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.kellerguitar.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/www.kellerguitar.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Began building guitars in 1975 and is located in Rochester,\u00a0<strong>Minnesota<\/strong>. (website uses Flash)<\/p>\n<p>DAVE\u00a0<strong>KEELEY<\/strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.davekeeley.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/www.davekeeley.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Builds acoustic and electric guitars, electric basses, mandolins and violins. Located in Kettle Falls,\u00a0<strong>Washington<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>DAVID\u00a0<strong>KING<\/strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.kingbass.com\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/www.kingbass.com\/index.html<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Builds custom headless 4, 5, 6, and 7 string electric bass guitars in Portland,\u00a0<strong>Oregon<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>STEVE\u00a0<strong>KINNAIRD<\/strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.stephenkinnaird.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/www.stephenkinnaird.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Builds steel strings, nylon string cross-overs, and electric guitars in his Nacogdoches,\u00a0<strong>Texas<\/strong>\u00a0shop.\u00a0<em>#LCGF_2018<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>KLEIN &amp; KAUFFMAN<\/strong>\u00a0GUITARS<br \/>\n<em>Steve Klein &amp; Steve Kauffman, Luthiers.<\/em><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.kleincommunity.com\/\">http:\/\/www.kleincommunity.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Innovative Designs.\u00a0Vineburg,\u00a0<strong>California<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Eugene,\u00a0<strong>Oregon<\/strong>.<em>\u00a0#LCGF_2018.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>KMS GUITARS<\/strong><br \/>\n<em>Chris Lott, Luthier<\/em><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.ksmguitars.net\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/www.ksmguitars.net\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Custom hand-built guitars and patented bass and guitar bridges. Located in Logan,\u00a0<strong>Utah<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>KO\u2019OLAU GUITAR AND UKULELE COMPANY<\/strong><br \/>\n<em>John Kitakis, Luthier<\/em><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.koolauukulele.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/www.koolauukulele.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Located in Kaneohe, Oahu,\u00a0<strong>Hawaii<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>SAUL\u00a0<strong>KOLL<\/strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.kollguitars.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/www.kollguitars.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Archtops, electric guitars &amp; basses. A true innovator. Portland,\u00a0<strong>Oregon<\/strong>.\u00a0<em>#MGS-2011<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p>JASON\u00a0<strong>KOSTAL<\/strong>, USA<br \/>\n<em>Jason Kostal, Luthier<\/em><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.kostalguitars.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.kostalguitars.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p>The guitars that I build today are a culmination of over 30 years of playing and performing experience as a fingerstyle guitarist coupled with a desire to make the best possible guitar that I am capable of. I pair this with the knowledge and teachings imparted on me by three distinctly different mentors, some amazing luthiers that helped me along the way, my own teaching experience, and my own ideas. His website opens with a full-size video stream. Queen Creek,\u00a0<strong>AZ<\/strong>.\u00a0\u00a0<em>#VIGF_2017<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p>LANCE\u00a0<strong>KRAGENBRINK<\/strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/kragenbrinkguitars.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/kragenbrinkguitars.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Steel string builder in Jackson,\u00a0<strong>Michigan<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>RANDALL\u00a0<strong>KRAMER<\/strong>\u00a0GUITARS<br \/>\n<em>Randall \u2018Sparky\u2019 Kramer, Luthier.<\/em><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/randallkramerguitars.com\/\">https:\/\/randallkramerguitars.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Steelstring Flat Top Guitars.\u00a0Truckee,\u00a0<strong>California<\/strong>.\u00a0<em>\u00a0#LCGF_2018.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>LAME HORSE<\/strong>\u00a0INSTRUMENTS<br \/>\n<em>Chris and Jeremy Jenkins, Luthiers<\/em><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/lamehorse.net\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/lamehorse.net\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Chris is a guitar builder who still practices verterinarian medicine. A man of more than one talent. Jeremy is his son. Interviewed on the Fretboard Journal\u2019s Luthier on Luthier Podcast, episodes 10 and 11. Mansfield,\u00a0<strong>TX<\/strong>.\u00a0<em>#MGS-2011,\u00a0\u00a0#LCGF_2018.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>DEAN E.\u00a0<strong>LAPINEL<\/strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/lapinelarts.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/lapinelarts.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Builds violins and violas and just started making guitars. Located in Boise,\u00a0<strong>Idaho<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>BERNIE\u00a0<strong>LEHMANN<\/strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.lehmannstrings.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/www.lehmannstrings.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Building guitars and more professionally since 1972. Located in Rochester,\u00a0<strong>New York<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>DON\u00a0<strong>LEISTER<\/strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.donleister.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/www.donleister.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Violinmaker in Richmond,\u00a0<strong>Virginia<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>LICHTY GUITARS<\/strong><br \/>\n<em>Jay Lichty, Luthier<\/em><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/lichtyguitars.com\/\">http:\/\/lichtyguitars.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Builds custom acoustic guitars and ukuleles and teaches one-on-one and small group workshops throughout the year.\u00a0Tryon,\u00a0<strong>NC<\/strong>, USA.<\/p>\n<p><strong>HONEST RON\u2019S GUITARS<\/strong><br \/>\n<em>Ron Lira, Luthier<\/em><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.honestronsguitars.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/www.honestronsguitars.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Custom built guitars, refinish, amp repairs, parts.\u00a0 Oklahoma City,\u00a0<strong>OK<\/strong>, USA.<\/p>\n<p><strong>LEX LUTHIER<\/strong>, EVIL GENIUS<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/lexluthierevilgenius.wordpress.com\/\">http:\/\/lexluthierevilgenius.wordpress.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>(mandolin, mandola, and mandocello construction).\u00a0Another Luthier blog.\u00a0Woodbury,\u00a0<strong>NJ<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>LIVING TREE MUSIC<\/strong><br \/>\n<em>Nowell Siegel, Luthier<\/em><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.livingtreemusic.com\/\">http:\/\/www.livingtreemusic.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Custom instruments, specializing in acoustics\u2019s, restoration and repair of Vintage musical instruments. Now\u00a0<strong>that\u2019s<\/strong>\u00a0a cool rosette (and trailer\u2026!!).\u00a0Located in the middle of the San Fernando Valley near Los Angeles,\u00a0<strong>CA<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>DALE\u00a0<strong>LUDEWIG<\/strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.ludewigmandolins.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/www.ludewigmandolins.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Builds mandolins and mandolas and will be adding guitars to his list soon, located in DeKalb,\u00a0<strong>Illinois<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>M-TONE GUITARS, USA<\/strong><br \/>\nMatt Proctor, Luthier<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.m-tone.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.m-tone.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Matt Proctor is a guitar maker,\u00a0sculptor and musician who has been building M-tone guitars since 2009. His art-filled studio is located in the heart of Portland, Oregon. Every M-tone guitar is one-of-a kind and meticulously hand made from rough milling of the wood to final setup. These instruments are defined by innovative shapes, finishes and materials. Matt draws on many techniques he originally developed for his cast metal sculpture, frequently incorporating acid-etched and patinated steel, brass, and aluminum components. M-tone guitars are known for their seductive hand-carved necks, impeccable fretwork, and unusual finishes. Portland\u00a0<strong>Oregon<\/strong>.\u00a0<em>#VIGF_2017, #VIGF_2018<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p>DAVE\u00a0<strong>MAIZE<\/strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.maizeguitars.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/www.maizeguitars.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Acoustic steel string guitar and basses from Talent,\u00a0<strong>Oregon<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>THOMAS\u00a0<strong>MALAPANIS<\/strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.malapanis.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/www.malapanis.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Builder of fine classical guitars.\u00a0Palmer,\u00a0<strong>Alaska<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>MANDOAIKI<\/strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.mandoaiki.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/www.mandoaiki.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Aikido<\/strong>-based guitar and mandolin repair, custom mandolin and guitars. Oklahoma City,\u00a0<strong>OK<\/strong>, USA.<\/p>\n<p>BEN\u00a0<strong>MANNING<\/strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.yourmando.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/www.yourmando.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Builds slope-D guitars, a Larson-style parlor guitar, and the John Duffey inspired \u201cDuck\u201d mandolin in Red Wing,\u00a0<strong>MN<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>MANUEL &amp; PATTERSON\u00a0<\/strong>GUITAR MAKERS<br \/>\n<em>Joe Manuel\u00a0&amp; Phil Patterson, Luthiers<\/em><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.mpguitar.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/www.mpguitar.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Also answers to the name Abita Springs Guitar Company, LLC, with the URL\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.abitaguitar.com\/\">http:\/\/www.abitaguitar.com\/<\/a>.\u00a0\u00a0Makers of high quality acoustic guitars, located in Abita Springs,\u00a0<strong>Louisiana<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>MAP GUITARS, USA<\/strong><br \/>\nMike Peterson, Luthier<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.mapguitars.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.MAPguitars.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Mike Peterson, of MAP Guitars, builds beautiful things that make beautiful sounds. MAP Guitars are crafted in Livermore, home of California\u2019s \u201cother wine country\u201d, using both high tech and traditional methods. Mike brings out the best of what the woods have to offer, with unique designs and an emphasis on their natural beauty.\u00a0Livermore,\u00a0<strong>CA<\/strong>.\u00a0<em>#VIGF_2018<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>MARCHIONE<\/strong>\u00a0GUITARS<br \/>\n<em>Stephen Marchione, Luthier.<\/em><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/marchione.com\/lutherie\/\">http:\/\/marchione.com\/lutherie\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Archtop, Flat top, &amp; Classical Guitars.\u00a0Houston,\u00a0<strong>Texas<\/strong>.\u00a0<em>#Technique,\u00a0#LCGF_2018.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>DEY\u00a0<strong>MARTIN\u00a0<\/strong>GUITARS<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/deymartinguitars.com\/\">http:\/\/deymartinguitars.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Builder of custom handmade acoustic guitars and ukuleles that are inspired by tradition, using only the finest sustainably sourced and reclaimed materials available. Since 2011.\u00a0 Palm Springs, and San Diego,\u00a0<strong>California.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>KATHY\u00a0<strong>MATSUSHITA<\/strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/theamateurluthier.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/theamateurluthier.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>A great site for anyone thinking about jumping into building instruments! Good reading: a MUST see, lots of jigs and tools. I\u2019m not sure, but I suspect she is somewhere in the\u00a0<strong>USA<\/strong>.\u00a0<em>#Technique, #Tools, #Jigs<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>McALISTER<\/strong>\u00a0GUITARS<br \/>\n<em>Roy McAlister, Luthier.<\/em><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/mcalisterguitars.com\/\">http:\/\/mcalisterguitars.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Steelstring Flat top Guitars.\u00a0Gig Harbor,\u00a0<strong>Washington<\/strong>.\u00a0<em>#LCGF_2018.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>RIC\u00a0<strong>MCCURDY<\/strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.mccurdyguitars.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/www.mccurdyguitars.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Building guitars for 25 years. Located in New York,\u00a0<strong>New York<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>BRENT\u00a0<strong>MCELROY<\/strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/mcelroyguitars.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/mcelroyguitars.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Building guitars for over 10 years. His website has a very nice \u201cmaking of\u201d that you should check out. Seattle,\u00a0<strong>Washington<\/strong>.\u00a0<em>#MGS-2011<\/em><em>, #LCGF_2018, #Technique.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>MCKNIGHT GUITARS<\/strong><br \/>\n<em>Tim McKnight, Luthier<\/em><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.mcknightguitars.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/www.mcknightguitars.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Founded in 1992 by Tim McKnight with over a decade of experience in building and repairing.\u00a0Morral,\u00a0<strong>OH<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>LES\u00a0<strong>MCMASTERS<\/strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.mcmastersguitars.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/www.mcmastersguitars.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Custom made guitars, also does repairs, restrings, on-board electronics, fret work and setup for maximum playability. Located in Hermiston,\u00a0<strong>Oregon<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>MCPHERSON GUITARS<\/strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.mcphersonguitars.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/www.mcphersonguitars.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Exquisite craftsmanship and cutting-edge design. Our handmade guitars feature our revolutionary offset sound hole, innovative bracing, and our state-of-the-art cantilevered neck. They also feature a set of all-carbon-fibre guitars.\u00a0Sparta,\u00a0<strong>WI<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>JOSE A. PEREZ\u00a0<strong>MENCHACA<\/strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.perez-menchaca.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/www.perez-menchaca.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>For the most part occupied with restoring bowed instruments and manufacturing new concert guitars.\u00a0DeBary,\u00a0<strong>FL<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>CHACE\u00a0<strong>MILLER<\/strong>\u00a0GUITARS<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.chacemillerguitars.com\/\">https:\/\/www.chacemillerguitars.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Steelstring Flat top &amp; Classical Guitars.\u00a0Bellevue,\u00a0<strong>Washington<\/strong>.\u00a0<em>#LCGF_2018.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>MIRABELLA<\/strong>\u00a0GUITARS &amp; RESTORATION<br \/>\n<em>Cristian Mirabella, Luthier<\/em><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.mirabellaguitars.com\/\">http:\/\/www.mirabellaguitars.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Archtop Guitars,\u00a0Copiague,\u00a0<strong>New York<\/strong>.\u00a0<em>#LCGF_2018<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>MOON BEAM MANDOLINS<\/strong><br \/>\n<em>Glen Robertson, Luthier<\/em><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.moonbeammandolins.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/www.moonbeammandolins.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Makes mandolins, mandolas, octave mandolins, bouzoukis, arch top guitars, soprano ukuleles and tenor ukuleles. Located in Poplar Bluff\u00a0<strong>Missouri<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>MONTROSE GUITARS<\/strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.montroseguitars.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/www.montroseguitars.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Steel string guitars built by Scott Lennard, located in Libby,\u00a0<strong>Montana<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>ROGER\u00a0<strong>MORILLO<\/strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.rogermorillo.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/www.rogermorillo.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Builds guitars and basses in Charleston,\u00a0<strong>West Virginia<\/strong>. Website uses Adobe Flash.<\/p>\n<p><strong>MORRISSEY GUITARS<\/strong>, USA<br \/>\n<em>Patrick Morrissey, Luthier<\/em><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/morrisseyguitars.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.morrisseyguitars.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u201cMy love of woodworking goes back to my childhood. My father was a craftsman and working along side him as a young boy I learned the skills necessary for fine woodworking. After completing my first guitar, I was hooked\u2026I knew this is where I wanted to focus my talents. I found my passion as a luthier \u2013 17 years later I continue to do what I love every day.\u201d\u00a0Charlton,\u00a0<strong>MA<\/strong>.\u00a0<em>#VIGF_2018.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>MULE RESONATOR GUITARS<\/strong>, USA<br \/>\n<em>Matt Eich, Luthier<\/em><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/muleresophonic.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">muleresophonic.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Matt Eich builds steel and brass bodied resonator guitars in Saginaw, Michigan. The resonator guitar has largely remained unchanged since 1930. Matt is working to change that while respecting traditional aesthetic. Musicians like The Black Keys, Ben Harper, Adele and Charlie Parr use this new sound to take their work in new directions. New sound, new inspiration. Saginaw,\u00a0<strong>Michigan<\/strong>.\u00a0<em>#VIGF_2017.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>JAMES W.\u00a0<strong>MURPHY<\/strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.jwmurphyguitars.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/www.jwmurphyguitars.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Builds archtop guitars in Fenton,\u00a0<strong>Michigan<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>BILL\u00a0<strong>NESSE<\/strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.nesseguitars.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/www.nesseguitars.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Builds classical guitars in Greeley,\u00a0<strong>Colorado<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>DAVID\u00a0<strong>NEWTON<\/strong>\u00a0GUITARS<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/davidnewtonguitars.squarespace.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/davidnewtonguitars.squarespace.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Building and repairing Guitars and Mandolins since 1975. Located in Beaumont,\u00a0<strong>Texas<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>BRAD\u00a0<strong>NICKERSON<\/strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/nickersonguitars.net\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/nickersonguitars.net\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Building superb steel string guitars since 1982. Located in Asheville,\u00a0<strong>North Carolina<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>DL\u00a0<strong>NOBLE<\/strong>\u00a0GUITARS<br \/>\n<em>Duane Noble, Luthier<\/em><br \/>\n(web site reported as a violation of policy \u2013 don\u2019t go there!)<\/p>\n<p>Flat tops, Harp Guitars, Ukuleles, Harp Ukuleles.\u00a0Richland,\u00a0<strong>Washington<\/strong>.\u00a0<em>#LCGF_2108<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p>ROBERT\u00a0<strong>O\u2019BRIEN<\/strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.obrienguitars.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/www.obrienguitars.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Builds classical and steel string guitars as well as teaches guitar building at Red Rocks Community College in Lakewood,\u00a0<strong>Colorado<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>OJ GUITARS<\/strong>, USA<br \/>\n<em>Oliver Jaggi, Luthier<\/em><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.ojguitars.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/www.ojguitars.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>A third-generation Swiss craftsman, Luthier Oliver Jaggi has over three decades of experience in working in a close relationship with wood and music. Through this relationship, Oliver has explored the boundaries of engineering and tonal possibilities with an ongoing spirit of inquiry. This inquiry has led to work marked by both precision and depth of feeling. His guitars evoke the pure joy of playing music on a work of art.\u00a0<strong>California<\/strong>. #VGIF_2018.<\/p>\n<p><strong>INFINITY LUTHIERS<\/strong><br \/>\n<em>Chris Oliver, Luthier<\/em><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.infinityluthiers.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/www.infinityluthiers.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Building acoustic mandolins and guitars, repair and restoration, located in Springfield,\u00a0<strong>Illinois<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>NELLE DOAK\u00a0<strong>O\u2019NEILL<\/strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.music-foodforthebrain.com\/vio.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/www.music-foodforthebrain.com\/vio.html<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Has played and taught violin and viola professionally for the last 35 years and has been building since 1985. She lives in Carson Valley,\u00a0<strong>Nevada<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>JOHN\u00a0<strong>OSTHOFF<\/strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.osthoffguitars.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/www.osthoffguitars.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>His How-to page includes a tutorial on building dot-and-lozenge rosettes.\u00a0Becket,\u00a0<strong>Massachusetts<\/strong>.\u00a0<em>#MGS-2011, #Technique<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>PALM TREE UKULELES<\/strong><br \/>\n<em>Pam and John Ramsey, Luthiers<\/em><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.palmtreeukuleles.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/www.palmtreeukuleles.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Build ukuleles and buy, sell, trade and repair most other instruments in Colorado Springs,\u00a0<strong>Colorado<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>MITCHELL\u00a0<strong>PAULSON<\/strong>\u00a0GUITARS<br \/>\n<em>Mitchell Paulson, Luthier.<\/em><br \/>\nhttps:\/\/www.mpacousticguitars.com\/<\/p>\n<p>Steelstring Flat top Guitars.\u00a0Redmond,\u00a0<strong>Oregon<\/strong>.\u00a0<em>#LCGF_2018<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>PENWOOD GUITARS<\/strong><br \/>\n<em>Kevin Penhorwood, Luthier<\/em><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.penwoodguitars.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.penwoodguitars.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>High quality custom handcrafted guitars. Marysville,\u00a0<strong>Ohio<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>PETERSON STRINGED INSTRUMENTS<\/strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.petersonstringedinstruments.com\/\">https:\/\/www.petersonstringedinstruments.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Somewhere in\u00a0<strong>North Dakota<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>NEIL\u00a0<strong>PETERSON<\/strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.hillcountrylutherie.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/www.hillcountrylutherie.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>builds acoustic guitars and other stringed instruments in Bandera,\u00a0<strong>Texas<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>PETROS GUITARS<\/strong><br \/>\n<em>Bruce Petros, Luthier<\/em><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.petrosguitars.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/www.petrosguitars.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Building guitars since 1972. Some really cool rosettes. Has a shop where he sells purfling and other adornments.\u00a0Kaukauna,\u00a0<strong>WI<\/strong>.\u00a0<em>#LCGF_2018<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>PHOENIX GUITAR COMPANY<\/strong><br \/>\n<em>George Leach, Luthier.<\/em><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.phoenixguitarco.com\/\">http:\/\/www.phoenixguitarco.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Archtop, Flat top, &amp; Classical Guitars.\u00a0Torrance,\u00a0<strong>California<\/strong>.\u00a0<em>#LCGF_2018.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>PHOENIX MANDOLINS<\/strong><br \/>\n<em>Rolfe Gerhardt, Luthier<\/em><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.phoenixmandolins.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/www.phoenixmandolins.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>GREAT Custom Mandolin site. Top of the line.\u00a0Warren,\u00a0<strong>Maine<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>KEN\u00a0<strong>POLLARD<\/strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.owyheemountainfiddle.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/www.owyheemountainfiddle.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Repairs neatly done, instruments new &amp; used for sale &amp; rent, bows, cases, instructional books, &amp; fine accessories. Information on Contra and Scottish Country dancing in the Boise area.\u00a0Nampa,\u00a0<strong>Idaho<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>GARY H.\u00a0<strong>PRICE<\/strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/fiberglasscase.com\/\">http:\/\/fiberglasscase.com\/<\/a><br \/>\nBuilds banjos, mandolin, archtop guitars and archtop basses and has a variety of banjo and mandolin parts. Let\u2019s not forget the custom cases. He lives in Jones,\u00a0<strong>Oklahoma<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>TOM\u00a0<strong>PRISLOE<\/strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/classicalguitarbuilder.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/classicalguitarbuilder.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Classical guitar builder from Trumansburg,\u00a0<strong>New York<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>PRISMA<\/strong>\u00a0GUITARS, USA<br \/>\n<em>Nick Pourfard, Luthier<\/em><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.prismaguitars.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.prismaguitars.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Prisma Guitars creates one-of-a-kind guitars made from the wood of used and broken skateboards. Every skateboard is made with seven colour-dyed plys of hard \u00a0rock maple pressed together. Once the material is worked with, the guitar\u2019s colour pattern emerges. Each guitar is handcrafted in San Francisco,\u00a0<strong>CA<\/strong>.\u00a0\u00a0<em>#VGIF_2017<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p>ALEJANDRO\u00a0<strong>QUINTERO<\/strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.quinteroguitars.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/www.quinteroguitars.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Builds and restores classical guitars in West Palm Beach,\u00a0<strong>Florida<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>SASHA\u00a0<strong>RADICIC<\/strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.radicic-guitar-zither.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/www.radicic-guitar-zither.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Classical, flamenco, spanish, western, electric guitars and concert zithers. Located in St. Louis,\u00a0<strong>Missouri<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>RAIN SONG<\/strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/rainsong.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/rainsong.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Carbon fibre guitars. See also John A. Decker.<\/p>\n<p>TIM\u00a0<strong>REEDE<\/strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.reedeguitars.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/www.reedeguitars.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Makes one-of-a-kind archtop, flattop, and electric guitars in Minneapolis\u00a0<strong>MN<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>REES HARPS<\/strong><br \/>\n<em>William Rees, Harp Luthier<\/em><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/traditionalharps.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/traditionalharps.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>The workshop of Wm. Rees.\u00a0Rising Sun,\u00a0<strong>IN<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>REITH GUITARS<\/strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.reithguitars.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/www.reithguitars.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Premium custom electric headless guitars crafted by hand in the USA. Great sustain and warm tones. Manufacturer of Reith Sonic Block headless tuners and bridges, and reseller of EMG pickups, custom inlay Moses Graphite Necks, and GHS double ball end strings. Kennet Square,\u00a0<strong>Pennsylvania<\/strong>. Website uses Adobe Flash.<\/p>\n<p>RICHARD\u00a0<strong>REYNOSO<\/strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.reynosoguitars.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/www.reynosoguitars.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Classical guitar maker in Newbury Park,\u00a0<strong>CA<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>RIBBECKE<\/strong>\u00a0GUITARS<br \/>\n<em>Tom Ribbecke, Luthier.<\/em><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.ribbecke.com\/\">http:\/\/www.ribbecke.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Archtop Guitars.\u00a0Healdsburg,\u00a0<strong>California<\/strong>.\u00a0<em>#LCGF_2018<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p>TOBY\u00a0<strong>RZEPKA<\/strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.rzepkastrings.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/www.rzepkastrings.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Builds viols, guitars and Aeolian harps in Portland,\u00a0<strong>Maine<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>ERNEST E.\u00a0<strong>ROESLER<\/strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.eercustom.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/www.eercustom.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Solid and hollow body electric guitars in Forks,\u00a0<strong>Washington<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>NICK\u00a0<strong>ROUBAS<\/strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.violuthier.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/www.violuthier.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Violinmaker, build and repairs. Los Angeles,\u00a0<strong>CA<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>MATTHEW\u00a0<strong>RUBENDALL<\/strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.mattrubendall.com\/\">http:\/\/www.mattrubendall.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Handmade classical guitars. Located in Brooklyn,\u00a0<strong>NY<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>SADOWSKY<\/strong>\u00a0GUITARS<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.sadowsky.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/www.sadowsky.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Classy website.\u00a0Long Island City,\u00a0<strong>NY<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>LEWIS\u00a0<strong>SANTER<\/strong>\u00a0INSTRUMENTS<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/lsanter.com\/\">http:\/\/lsanter.com\/<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.wmercer.ca\/luthierlog\/2016\/10\/03\/lewis-santer-instruments-irish-bouzoukis-guitars\/\">[Blog Entry.]<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Irish Bouzoukis &amp; Guitars. Was at the MGS in 2011 and 2012. East Bay area,\u00a0<strong>CA<\/strong>.\u00a0<em>#MGS-2011<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>SAVAGE CLASSICAL GUITARS<\/strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.savageclassical.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/www.savageclassical.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>(not a Luthier \u2013 a guitar reseller\/dealer) run by Richard Sayage. Located in Bay Shore,\u00a0<strong>New York<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>ERICH\u00a0<strong>SCHWEIGER<\/strong>\u00a0VIOLINS<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.schweigerviolins.com\/\">https:\/\/www.schweigerviolins.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Erich crafts his fine violins in Stanwood,\u00a0<strong>Washington<\/strong>; a small town one hour North of Seattle.<\/p>\n<p><strong>SEXAUER<\/strong>\u00a0GUITARS, USA<br \/>\n<em>Bruce Sexauer, Luthier<\/em><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.sexauerluthier.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.sexauerluthier.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Bruce\u00a0<strong>Sexauer<\/strong>, Luthier.\u00a0Petaluma,\u00a0<strong>CA<\/strong>.\u00a0<em>#VIGF_2017, #VIGF_2018, #LCGF_2018<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p>MICHAEL\u00a0<strong>SHEIBLEY<\/strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.specialtyviolin.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/www.specialtyviolin.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>(not a luthier \u2013 a supplies shop) sale, repair and restoration of violins, basses, cellos; sale of tonewood, violin making parts and tools, bows, and more.\u00a0Mechanicsburg,\u00a0<strong>PA<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>MAXWELL T.\u00a0<strong>SIPE<\/strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.sipeguitars.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/www.sipeguitars.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Builds classical and steel string guitars in Portland,\u00a0<strong>Oregon<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>SKYTOP GUITARS<\/strong>, USA<br \/>\n<em>Eric Weigeshoff, Luthier<\/em><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.skytopguitars.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.skytopguitars.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Guitars and ukes. Hudson Valley area,\u00a0<strong>NY<\/strong>.\u00a0<em>#VIGF_2018, #LCGF_2018<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>SMOCKE<\/strong>\u00a0ARCHTOP GUITARS<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.smockeguitars.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/www.smockeguitars.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Handcrafted 8 string archtop guitars with long scale lengths. Located in Little Chute,\u00a0<strong>Wisconsin<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>ERVIN\u00a0<strong>SOMOGYI<\/strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.esomogyi.com\/\">http:\/\/www.esomogyi.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Author and luthier \u2013 steel string.\u00a0Oakland,\u00a0<strong>CA<\/strong>.\u00a0<em>#VIGF_2018<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p>STEVEN\u00a0<strong>SORLI<\/strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.lautenwerk.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/www.lautenwerk.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Harpsichord and lautenwerk home page. Amherst,\u00a0<strong>MA<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>BYRON\u00a0<strong>SPAIN<\/strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.theleftyluthier.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/www.theleftyluthier.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Instrument builder specializing in mandolins and guitars. Also a Physicist, a PEng,\u00a0 (Mech), and a licensed Acoustical Engineer.\u00a0<strong>Texas<\/strong>\u00a0(near San Antonio).<\/p>\n<p><strong>SPECIMEN GUITAR SHOP<\/strong><br \/>\n<em>Ian Schneller, Luthier<\/em><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.specimenproducts.com\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/www.specimenproducts.com\/index.html<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Chicago,\u00a0<strong>Illinois<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>ROBERT A.\u00a0<strong>STEINEGGER<\/strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.steinyguitars.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/www.steinyguitars.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u201cIncredibly Wonderful Handmade Acoustic Guitars\u201d. Located in Portland,\u00a0<strong>Oregon<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>MARK\u00a0<strong>SWANSON<\/strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.markswansonmusic.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/www.markswansonmusic.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Builds acoustic and electric guitars and octave mandolins. Grand Rapids,\u00a0<strong>Michigan<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>ASHTON\u00a0<strong>TAYLOR<\/strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.ashtontaylorguitars.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/www.ashtontaylorguitars.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Hand crafted custom flamenco, classical, Gypsy Jazz, and steel string guitars.\u00a0<strong>USA<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>MICHAEL\u00a0<strong>THAMES<\/strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.thamesclassicalguitars.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/www.thamesclassicalguitars.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Classical guitar builder from\u00a0<strong>New Mexico<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>THORELL FINE GUITARS<\/strong>, USA<br \/>\n<em>Ryan Thorell, Luthier<\/em><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/thorellguitars.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.thorellguitars.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Ryan Thorell has been building, repairing, and playing guitars since 1993 when he built his first guitar with Tim D. Gonzalez, a Salt Lake City based luthier. After a number of apprenticeships he opened his custom guitar business in 2003 in Logan Utah. His custom handmade instruments are coveted, owned, and played all over the world by respected collectors and renowned guitarists such as Frank Vignola, Tommy Emmanuel, Vinny Raniolo, George Cole, Adam Miller, and Wolfgang Shalk.\u00a0Logan\u00a0<strong>Utah<\/strong>.\u00a0<em>#VIGF_2018<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p>BENZ\u00a0<strong>TSCHANNEN<\/strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.tschannenguitars.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/www.tschannenguitars.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Fine handcrafted Spanish guitars, located in Fallon,\u00a0<strong>Nevada<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>PETER\u00a0<strong>TSIORBA<\/strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.tsiorba.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/www.tsiorba.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Maker of classical and flamenco guitars in Portland,\u00a0<strong>Oregon<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>UKULELES BY KAWIKA<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.ukuleles.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/www.ukuleles.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Think uke\u2019s are low-tech folk instruments? Check out this site for a state-of-the-art eye opener! Kawika is retired, but there is still lots of useful info on his website.\u00a0<strong>Hawaii<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>UNDERMOUNTAIN<\/strong>, USA<br \/>\nBradford Simon, Luthier<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.undermountaininstruments.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">w<\/a><a href=\"http:\/\/www.undermountaininstruments.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ww.undermountaininstruments.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Located in the beautiful Berkshires of Western Massachusetts, Bradford Simon of Undermountain produces meticulously handcrafted and expertly finished ukuleles and guitars in both exotic and locally sourced tonewoods. Each instrument is individually built using traditional techniques, fine components and high-quality materials. And the luthier hand-voices each instrument to accentuate the individual characteristics and unique tonal qualities of the wood.\u00a0Sheffield,\u00a0<strong>MA<\/strong>.\u00a0\u00a0<em>#VIGF_2018<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p>REBECCA\u00a0<strong>URLACHER<\/strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.urlacherguitars.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/www.urlacherguitars.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Builds steel-string guitars in Eugene,\u00a0<strong>Oregon<\/strong>.\u00a0<em>#LCGF_2018<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p>GARY G.\u00a0<strong>VAIL<\/strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.vailguitars.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/www.vailguitars.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Builds handcrafted acoustic guitars in Hyde Park,\u00a0<strong>New York<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>JOHN\u00a0<strong>WALKER<\/strong>\u00a0GUITARS<br \/>\nhttp:\/\/www.johnwalkerguitars.com\/<\/p>\n<p>Steelstring Flat Top Guitars.\u00a0Petty Creek,\u00a0<strong>Montana<\/strong>.\u00a0<em>#LCGF_2018<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p>PAUL\u00a0<strong>WEAVER<\/strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/lamareguitars.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/lamareguitars.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Handtool-crafted classical guitars in Portland,\u00a0<strong>Oregon<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>MAEGEN\u00a0<strong>WELLS\u00a0<\/strong>GUITARS &amp; MANDOLINS, USA<br \/>\n<em>Maegen Wells, Luthier<\/em><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.maegenwellsguitars.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.maegenwellsguitars.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Maegen Wells Guitars &amp; Mandolins is a one lady shop tucked in the great Redwoods of California. Maegen has been building guitars since 2006 and specializes in archtop guitars and mandolins. Each instrument is her own design and is built from scratch with her own two hands. Really nice website.\u00a0Forestville,\u00a0<strong>CA<\/strong>.\u00a0<em>#VIGF_2018, #LCGF_2018<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>WENZEL VIOLINS<\/strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.wenzelviolins.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/www.wenzelviolins.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>make and repair violins, violas and cellos in Warroad,\u00a0<strong>Minnesota<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>WHALEHAZARD GUITARS<\/strong>,\u00a0USA<br \/>\n<em>Andy Webber, Luthier<\/em><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.whalehazard.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.whalehazard.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Andy Webber designs, builds, and plays electric guitars in Minneapolis, Minnesota. He specializes in intricate, hand cut and engraved pearl inlays. Whalehazard Guitars feature clean lines, bold colors, and impeccable attention to detail. As an independent craftsman and artist, Andy understands that a beautiful guitar also needs to work, and that playability, sonic expression, and durability are even more important.\u00a0Minneapolis,\u00a0<strong>Minnesota<\/strong>.\u00a0\u00a0<em>#VIGF_2018<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p>JAMES\u00a0<strong>WHITE<\/strong>\u00a0GUITARS<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/jameswhiteguitars.com\/\">http:\/\/jameswhiteguitars.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Steelstring Flat top &amp; Classical Guitars.\u00a0Victor,\u00a0<strong>Idaho<\/strong>.\u00a0<em>#LCGF_2018<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>WHITSETT GUITAR WORKS<\/strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.whitsettguitarworks.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/www.whitsettguitarworks.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>(Repair shop)) repairs and restoration in Lowell,\u00a0<strong>MA<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>JOHN\u00a0<strong>WIDMAN<\/strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.widmancustomelectrics.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/www.widmancustomelectrics.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Widman Custom Electrics, maker of fine custom electric guitars and home of the Gigmaster.\u00a0<strong>North Carolina<\/strong>.\u00a0\u00a0<em>#MGS-2011<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>WILBORN GUITARS<\/strong>, USA<br \/>\n<em>Benjamin Wilborn, Luthier<\/em><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.wilbornguitars.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.wilbornguitars.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Ben Wilborn\u2019s focus as a builder is on his own unique designs, which he has created as a response to his desires as a musician, and his knowledge as a craftsman. His guitars are sleek and modern and employ all of Ben\u2019s hard won techniques and secrets for voicing and responsiveness, but they are not strange. In your hands \u2013 they feel timeless and alive, and in your ears, they create all those sounds that you always imagined a guitar should produce: warmth, harmonic sophistication, intensity and articulation. These guitars are built by a player, for players. Reno,\u00a0<strong>Nevada<\/strong>.\u00a0<em>#VIGF_2018, #LCGF_2018<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p>KATHY\u00a0<strong>WINGERT<\/strong>\u2018S GUITARS.<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.wingertguitars.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/www.wingertguitars.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Nice site, check it out. You can check out a few pictures at Guitargal.com.\u00a0Rancho Palos Verdes,\u00a0<strong>CA<\/strong>.\u00a0<em>#MGS-2011<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>WOOLSON SOUNDCRAFT<\/strong><br \/>\n<em>Paul Woolson, Luthier<\/em><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.woolsonsoundcraft.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/www.woolsonsoundcraft.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Builds fine, hand crafted acoustic guitars in Madison,\u00a0<strong>Wisconsin<\/strong>.\u00a0<em>#MGS-2011, #LCGF_2018<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>XYLEM HANDMADE BASSES AND GUITARS<\/strong><br \/>\n<em>Anthony Olinger, Luthier<\/em><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.xylembassguitar.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/www.xylembassguitar.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Custom electric basses and guitars.\u00a0Durango,\u00a0<strong>CO<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>YEN GUITARS<\/strong>, USA<br \/>\n<em>Yen Lai, Luthier<\/em><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.notefornote.net\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.notefornote.net<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Yen Lai\u2019s background includes formal training from Roberto-Venn School of Luthiery, and experience working for Guitar Center as a guitar repair technician. He now runs his own repair shop in New Jersey, where in addition to daily repair work, he builds 6~8 guitars each year. Yen focuses on the balance between sound and aesthetics.. He likes his guitars clean and punctuated, and builds customized guitars that suit his clients\u2019 music endeavors.\u00a0Clark,\u00a0<strong>NJ<\/strong>.\u00a0<em>#VIGF_2018<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p>DAVID T. VAN\u00a0<strong>ZANDT<\/strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.vanzandtviolins.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/www.vanzandtviolins.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0A fine source for those with violin interests. Includes schools, organizations, suppliers, and information on individual violin makers.\u00a0Seattle,\u00a0<strong>Washington<\/strong>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>More or less in alphabetical order by last name or full name of business, but grouped by country (Canada, USA, Europe, Other. 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