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Fibonacci Tomcat Available!
WE ONLY MADE FIVE FIBONACCI TOMCATS AND WON'T BE MAKING ANYMORE. THIS ONE HAS UNEXPECTEDLY BECOME AVAILABLE SO IS ABSOLUTELY THE LAST ONE. IT WILL BE A VERY RARE GUITAR INDEED. WHEN ITS GONE ITS GONE!
Jul 42 min read


Floating Pickups for Archtop Guitars
Floating pickups for archtop guitars preserve acoustic character, reduce top damping and offer a refined amplified voice for serious players.
Jul 36 min read


How to Choose Archtop Scale Length
Learn how to choose archtop scale length with expert guidance on feel, tone, tension and body size, so you can match the guitar to your style.
Jul 16 min read


Hand Graduated Guitar Tops Explained
Hand graduated guitar tops explained clearly - how luthiers tune stiffness, weight and response for richer tone, balance and projection.
Jun 296 min read


Get To Know Phil Robson
Get To Know Phil Robson
Born in Derby, Phil began playing aged 10 and by 14 was playing with John Etheridge and Bheki Mseleku and his clarinettist fa- ther, Trevor. At 18 he was the youngest post grad. jazz student at the Guildhall School of Music.
Jun 272 min read


Archtop Guitar Buying Guide for Serious Players
An archtop guitar buying guide for serious players - how to assess tone, build, woods, pickups, playability and long-term value before you buy.
Jun 266 min read


Do Carved Guitars Sound Better?
Do carved guitars sound better? Learn how carved tops affect tone, response, projection and feel - and when they truly outperform pressed builds.
Jun 246 min read


Best Archtops for Collectors to Watch
A clear guide to the best archtops for collectors, with expert insight on rarity, build quality, provenance, condition and long-term appeal.
Jun 236 min read


Archtop Guitar vs Hollowbody: Key Differences
Archtop guitar vs hollowbody explained clearly - compare tone, construction, feel and musical use to choose the right instrument for your playing.
Jun 226 min read


A Guide to Artist Signature Archtops
A guide to artist signature archtops, covering tone, build, playability and what serious players should assess before buying one.
Jun 206 min read


Why Choose Handmade Guitars?
Why choose handmade guitars? Discover how craftsmanship, tonewoods, build quality and long-term value set boutique instruments apart.
Jun 196 min read


Custom Fibonacci Californian Available Now
Custom Fibonacci Californian Available Now
Jun 182 min read


Best Archtop Guitar for Professionals
How to choose the best archtop guitar for professionals, with expert guidance on tonewoods, carve, setup, electronics and long-term value.
Jun 176 min read


Archtop Guitar for Jazz Recording
Choosing an archtop guitar for jazz recording means balancing warmth, attack and build quality for a sound that records with clarity and depth.
Jun 166 min read


What Defines a Masterbuilt Archtop Guitar?
What sets a masterbuilt archtop guitar apart? Learn how materials, carving, voicing and finish shape tone, feel, value and long-term appeal.
Jun 156 min read


Oil Finished Archtop Guitar: Is It Right For You?
Considering an oil finished archtop guitar? Learn how it affects feel, tone, ageing, care and why some players prefer it to lacquer.
Jun 145 min read


Nitrocellulose Finish Archtop Guitar Guide
A nitrocellulose finish archtop guitar offers feel, resonance and ageing character - but it also demands informed care and realistic expectations.
Jun 136 min read


What Makes a Carved Archtop Guitar?
What sets a carved top archtop guitar apart? Learn how carving, tonewoods and build quality shape tone, response, feel and long-term value.
Jun 125 min read


Best Woods for Archtop Guitar Tone
Choosing the best woods for archtop guitar tone means balancing attack, warmth, weight and response. Here is what each tonewood truly offers.
Jun 116 min read


Get To Know Manuel Consigli
Get To Know Manuel Consigli Manuel Consigli – The Circle of Excellence Italian jazz guitarist Manuel Consigli has developed a distinctive artistic path that combines solo jazz guitar performance with a deep commitment to jazz education. Alongside his activity as a performer, he is known in Italy for developing the Circle of Excellence, a conceptual map for the artistic development of jazz musicians. Over the years Manuel has explored the expressive possibilities of the guitar
Jun 112 min read


What Sets a Boutique Archtop Guitar Maker Apart
What separates a boutique archtop guitar maker from factory production? A closer look at materials, voicing, build standards and long-term value.
Jun 106 min read
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