William “Grit” Laskin is arguably Canada’s best known private Luthier. Building continuously since 1971, Grit’s guitars have received world-wide recognition and respect.
Grit is particularly well known for his elegant “narrative” inlay work where he often tells a story relating to the dreams, aspirations and achievements of the buyer.
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The Ramirez 1a Traditional Madagascar, like this one from 2006, is the basic reference for concert grade classical guitars.
Featuring top-quality materials and craftsmanship, the 1a Traditional delivers tone, volume and playability.
This particular example is a bit worn from good, honest playing, and is more affordable than a new model.
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Here is a very clean Martin 00-18G, built in 1958.
In the late 1950’s folk music revivals started in many countries. In response to this, instrument companies started making more nylon string instruments, which differ from what we now call ‘classical’ instruments in many ways. They are based on steel-string instruments, are intended to be strummed or plucked, and the neck is narrow enough that you can use your thumb for fretting!
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Once, giants roamed the earth’s stages and the Gibson Super 400 was at the top. Introduced in 1934, the Super 400 was priced at $400 — hence the name. Still in production, the price has increased somewhat.
The cutaway became an available option in 1939, with the model name of ‘Super 400 Premiere’, but eventually became the C model for ‘Cutaway’. In the 1950’s, the Super 400 started getting pickups, with a thicker top to reduce feedback.
This rare acoustic model is in great shape and looks back to the way the top-range guitars were just before WW2.
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Here’s a very cool Epiphone Electar Zephyr lap steel guitar from 1943. These were amongst the very first solidbody electric instruments. Introduced in 1939, the Zephyr was made until 1957.
MORE →Here is a lovely Pensa Custom MK-1 in excellent condition selling for $4500.
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