2018 AGS Magazine
Magazine for the 2018 Artisan Guitar Show
Magazine for the 2018 Artisan Guitar Show
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Ken Parker<br />
John Monteleone<br />
THE LUTHIERS<br />
Mirko Borghino<br />
Mirko Borghino is respected for fine<br />
craftsmanship and design that results<br />
in the creation of unique instruments.<br />
His work satisfies the needs of the most<br />
demanding professionals and the vices<br />
of the most sophisticated collectors.<br />
Tim Bram<br />
The archtop guitars created by Tim<br />
Bram are beautiful, hand-carved instruments<br />
inspired by the classic Telecaster<br />
shape. Each guitar is made with the<br />
finest materials and precision craftsmanship.<br />
Bill Comins<br />
Bill Comins has been practicing the art<br />
of luthiery for nearly 25 years. His work is<br />
described with superlatives like refined, precise,<br />
and comfortable. The tonal qualities of his instruments<br />
are the perfect blend of a totally modern<br />
technical instrument that produces the sound<br />
quality of aged or broken-in wood.<br />
Stuart Day<br />
Stuart Day has been practicing the fine art<br />
of lutherie for his entire adult life and he has<br />
worked with some of the finest guitar makers in<br />
the industry. His work is remarkable for both its<br />
physical beauty and tonal diversity.<br />
Benoit Lavoie<br />
The instruments made by Benoît Lavoie offer<br />
musicians an incomparable sound that is balanced<br />
and powerful combined with beautiful aesthetics.<br />
Cris Mirabella<br />
Cris Mirabella builds guitars in the New York<br />
style and tradition while incorporating his own innovative<br />
ideas and designs. This balance, as well<br />
as the balance of visual art and acoustic science,<br />
are reflected in each of the instruments Mirabella<br />
creates.<br />
John Monteleone<br />
Recognized as being one of the<br />
finest living archtop guitar and mandolin<br />
makers in the world today, John<br />
Monteleone has been at the forefront<br />
of innovative cutting-edge archtop<br />
instrument making for many years.<br />
Ken Parker<br />
Ken Parker is an American luthier known and<br />
respected for his unique archtop guitars. His guitars<br />
set the standard for design that is intelligent,<br />
innovative, and aesthetically beautiful. Sherwood<br />
Phifer<br />
Sherwood Phifer is master luthier and craftsman<br />
who has been building, repairing and restoring<br />
electric and acoustic guitars for more than forty<br />
years. Some of the notable artists using Phifer<br />
Guitars are George Benson, Ronnie Jordan, and<br />
Richie Hart.<br />
Tom Ribbecke<br />
Tom Ribbecke is among the master luthiers<br />
working today. He is respected for creating instruments<br />
that perfectly suit the needs of his clients<br />
and he is admired for giving a part of himself to<br />
every instrument he builds.<br />
Roger Sadowsky<br />
Sadowsky archtops have received unrivaled<br />
praise by guitarists worldwide. Beginning with the<br />
Jim Hall model and several more models to follow,<br />
Sadowsky archtops have set a new standard<br />
in affordable quality.<br />
Dale Unger<br />
Dale Unger has been playing and building<br />
guitars for nearly 45 years. His passion for archtop<br />
design and construction is evident in every guitar<br />
he builds.<br />
Roger Sadowsky<br />
Bill Comins<br />
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