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The G W Barry 30/12 Collection

On September 30, 2016   /   All New Instruments, Featured, G W Barry (independent luthiers), Independent Luthiers  
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The G W Barry 30/12 Collection

2016 marks 30 years of G W Barry guitars at the Twelfth Fret. To celebrate the occasion we are receiving three exquisite new instruments.

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Benko Mandolins and Guitars

On March 18, 2011   /   Grant's Blog, History  
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Benko Mandolins and Guitars

920 Kingston Road was the first address of The Twelfth Fret in 1977. It had been empty for some time when we moved in, but later I realized that it had been a Luthier’s Mecca since 1954.

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Alhambra Luthier Rio Concert Classical Guitar

On December 15, 2010   /   Alhambra classical & flamenco, All New Instruments, Classical, Flamenco Nylon or Gut String Acoustic, New Instrument Categories  
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Alhambra Luthier Rio Concert Classical Guitar

The instrument we are highlighting today is the prestigeous Alhambra Luthier Rio Concert Classical Guitar. This excellent instrument features a Master Grade cedar top and solid Brazilian rosewood back and sides.   This instrument has a very limited production and represents the finest quality tonewoods and craftsmanship offered by this traditional Spanish company.

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