| Some guys get all of the talent! Not only
is Douglas Harrison one of the finest luthiers I have ever encountered,
but he's a FINE jazz player as well! Today I'm featuring a couple
of pre-sold special orders that Mr. Harrison has just completed for a couple
of folks who are also very talented indeed!
The sunburst Harrison GB Model pictured above
was a special commission from this model 's namesake, Gary Benson
himself! Gary has been playing in and around the Toronto area for
30 years backing a lengthy list of vocalists including luminaries such
as Jack Jones, Peggy Lee, and Natalie Cole. He's worked with nearly all
of the best-known Toronto jazz musicians including Ed Bickert, Peter Appleyard,
Don Thompson, Phil Nimmons, Dave Young, Jim Galloway, Jerry Fuller, Sam
Noto, Norm Amadio and Bernie Senensky!
This latest instrument that Mr. Benson has commissioned
features a gorgeous custom sunburst finish, hand carved and graduated
spruce top, fully chambered flamed maple body with bridge sustain
block & rear rib contour, elevated fingerboard extension and
custom ebony tailpiece & finger rest! |
