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Today we are featuring 2 wonderful samples featuring the GB model guitar from luthier Douglas Harrison. These 2 videos feature photos of several of Harrison’s recent GB models, as well as music from the Canadian Jazz Quartet’s recording called “Brazilian Reflections”. The album was released in 2011 and features Gary Benson (guitar), Frank Wright (vibes), [...]

Serial Number Varies as new, but this is a limited edition. Built in Japan. Pricing $2750 CND with case. Neck Maple neck with bound ebony fingerboard and neo-classic position markers; zero fret, Grover Imperial tuners. 25.5″ scale length and 1.75″ nut width. 12″ radius fingerboard. Frets Medium fretwire, 21 frets plus zero fret. Body Laminate [...]

After honing his skills for two decades as one of Canada’s premier guitar restoration technicians, Douglas Harrison has burst on the scene as one of the finest custom archtop luthiers in North America. Douglas pushes the boundaries of woodworking to a higher level and squeezes every ounce of tone from each component. These instruments have [...]

The Falcon is at the top of of the Gretsch line, perhaps neck and neck with the Country Club. The Black Falcon is a somewhat rarer bird; most examples are white. Serial Number JT11104249 Made in Japan in 2011. Pricing $3100 CND with original Gretsch case. Neck Maple neck with gold-sparkle-bound, purfled ebony fingerboard with [...]

Serial Number Varies as New, this is 11060. Pricing $3960 CND with Collings hardshell case. Neck Mahogany neck with unbound rosewood fingerboard, mother of pearl dot markers. Ebony peghead veneer with Collings inlay in mother of pearl. 24 7/8″ scale length, nut width 1 11/16″. Frets 22 medium-jumbo frets. Body Bound, Flame maple laminate top, [...]

Serial Number 1109116322 (this one!) Pricing $999 CND With Case Neck Three-piece mahogany neck with bound ebony fingerboard. 25″ scale length with 1.75″ nut width. Frets 20 medium jumbo frets. Body Laminate flame maple back and sides,carved spruce top with bound F-holes, bound top and back. Finish Gloss sunburst finish. Hardware/electronics Gold tuners with Imperial-style [...]

The Eastman folks just dropped by with a brand-new model, and it looks great. This instrument is available for order now, with delivery in February, but quantities will be limited. List price will be $849.95 with deluxe hardshell wood-based case! Features a 16″ maple laminate body construction with tone bar bracing, and sunburst finish. One [...]

Just in time for Christmas the newest Harrison GB Custom has arrived! This beautiful piece from luthier Doug Harrison features a wonderful spalted flame maple top which has a subtle amber tint producing a stunning visual impact. The clean lines, high quality components and finish work speaks volumes of the care and craftsmanship that goes [...]

Serial Number Varies as new; this one is KS11014299. Made in Korea. Pricing $849 CDN with case. Neck Maple neck with bound rosewood fingerboard, Neo-Classic inlays. Scale length is 24.5″ (62.2 cm), and the nut width is 1.6875″ (43mm). Frets 22 medium frets, which go over the fingerboard binding. Body Laminated Maple in the Country [...]

Serial Number JT11083290 Pricing $3100 CDN with case. Neck 25.5″ scale, Maple neck with gold sparkle bound, black/white purfled ebony fingerboard; mother of pearl neo-classic markers; gold sparkle bound headstock with gold ‘The White Falcon’ plaque. Frets 22 medium frets, over the binding to the edge of the fingerboard. Body 17″ wide Maple laminate body, [...]

Serial Number 4611, built 2011 in Toronto, Canada Pricing $ 5200 CDN with custom fit case. Neck 3-piece tropical mahogany neck with bound ebony fingerboard. Frets 22 medium – jumbo stainless steel frets. Body Blister figured carved maple top, chambered tropical mahogany back. Finish Gloss lacquer; amber tint on the maple top really brings out [...]

Serial Number Varies, this example is 10041500434. Made in China. Pricing $959 CDN with case. Neck Mahogany neck with bound rosewood fingerboard. Traditional C-shaped profile. Frets 22 medium frets; they go over the binding to the edge of the fingerboard. Body Maple laminate body with longitudinal tone bars and soundpost bracing. Finish Gloss Tobacco sunburst [...]

Serial Number 17111 Pricing $7999.99 CND (approx.$7922.USD as of Oct.21/2011) Neck Three piece eastern North American curly maple, Gabon ebony fretboard and head cap, 25″ scale length, 1 11/16″ nut width, jumbo frets, unbleached bone nut. Body AAAAA Bearclaw Sitka spruce top, AAAAA European curly maple sides and back, 17″ lower bout, Gabon ebony binding, [...]

Serial Number Varies as new; this example is 110512822 Pricing $2629 with case; this example apparently has a couple of finish flaws, which we discuss below in the ‘comments’ section. Neck Curly maple neck with unbound ebony fingerboard, dot markers on side. Frets 22 medium oval frets. Body Carved spruce top with curly maple back [...]

Serial Number Varies as new, this is 1108024 Pricing $1899 with case. Neck Three-piece maple neck with bound ebony board. Wide yet not thick profile. Frets 22 medium frets. Body Carved spruce top, carved flame maple back, flame maple sides. Finish Gloss ‘classic’ antique sunburst. Hardware/electronics Custom 7-string pickup with controls mounted on ebony fingerboard. [...]