Farnell Guitars, Inc., based in Upland California, has revolutionized the future of guitars and basses!
The Farnell Guitar features a unique patent-applied for guitar body that consists of aclosed-cell polyfoam engineered insert called a "Sound Reservoir," which enables unbelievable sustain, attack, and major tone enhancement.
The Mahogany insert and the other design features of the Farnell patented process provides for low-end bass tones. The durable fiberglass/composite casing provides for incredible high-end to overall tone.
Farnell Guitars patented process produces incredible sound quality, all in an ultra-light guitar body! (Approximately 1/3 to 1/2 the weight of other guitars and basses on the market today).
Yes, in the world's need for greater wood conservation, Farnell Guitars offers the world's first alternative to an ALL WOOD guitar that sounds as good if not better than an all wood guitar! Check them out today!
Lehtela Guitar Craft, custom built guitars & other musical instruments.
Ari Lehtela is fast becoming one of the most sought after luthiers in the world. His instruments are known for their incredible musicality, easy playability and unique aesthetics. These instruments are made to be played!
Ari's luthiery seminars are also becoming well known. If you're in the Charlotte, NC area, don't miss an opportunity to learn from a master and, at the same time, build your own custom instrument. New classes are starting all the time. More information is available under luthiery school.
Lehtela Guitar Craft Expanded Luthiery Program
The LGC Luthiery School Program:
In its 7th year, our Luthiery School is based on the premise of providing detailed instruction in the art of guitar building with a unique hands-on approach. With the exception of the first class, instruction is provided in a one-on-one study with luthier Ari Lehtela. Unlike some schools, our program covers the whole guitar building experience starting with basic guitar mechanics and ending with a Guitar Building Master Class.
First Year: Total of 3 classes in a trimester format.
Second Year: Guitar Building Master Class
With the completion of the program, the student will have a good understanding of the intricate relationship of wood and other components as well the importance of the relationship of the three important qualities of a good luthier—craft, design and creativity ...
The iGuitar is featured at Mac World on the John Lennon Educational Tour bus at the Moscone Conference Center, San Francisco, CA, January 10-14, 2006. Students get a hands on experience to see and hear the amazingly fun and creative software sounds that are possible with the iGuitar and Roland GI-20 on the MAC controlling everything inside Garageband. iGuitar.USB controls all of your plug-ins! Play direct to notation and TAB with Sibelius/G7 software.
The Vaccaro Guitar company is an innovative manufacturer of unique electric guitars and basses, made in the USA, using the finest quality components available. The guitars feature a patented aluminum neck that produces brilliant tone qualities.
In April of 1997, Vaccaro Guitar Company was established to propel guitar manufacturing into a new dimension through its vibrant designs and innovative manufacturing techniques. This newly formed company intends to position itself as a leading American Guitar Manufacturer by producing a unique line of guitars with its revolutionary patented V-Neck, built with the highest quality materials ...
All Vaccaro guitars and basses (American Custom Line) are Made in the USA using the finest components Rio Grande and Seymour Duncan Pick ups, Schaller Bridges, Sperzel tuners, Hi- tech composites and beautiful woods.
The new Vaccaro guitar Co. is a perfect blend of quality, innovation, creativity, and experience!
Maroo guitar - best hand made classical guitars & acoustic guitars,
luthier hyoung kyu lee.
Mr.Lee first started to manufacture guitars at a big company in Korea,since he was 19. There he got a full skill of manufacturing various instruments for 10 years. After he started to produce guitars independently,he also started to manufacture Violin & Violin Cello for about 5 years.
Since 1990,he concentrated on making guitars only, and his guitar was introduced to everyone at Frankfrut Music Messe in 1998 for the first time. And this year his guitar was complimented for beautiful sound and economic price guitar by people at American Guitar Festival 1999(LA).
Now he is the most famous and earnest guitar manufacturer in South Korea. He hopes to remain as the most impressive guitar manufacturer forever.
Mr.Lee's products have good design and beautiful sound and are easy and comfortable to play. He believes that the quality of the sound is more important than the volume of the sound and he always tries to make guitars with sound of good quality. As long as people play guitar,Mr.Lee's guitars will always be loved by everyone.
ScoGo Guitars builds custom-made unique through-neck guitars. Our handmade personalized guitars have a very wide tonal range and are incredibly comfortable to hold.
My first priority in making a guitar is making sure that it is mechanically sound. My background is in engineering, and I share my new designs with my friend, engineer and mechanical simulation guru, Le Phan, who then "builds" the guitar using Computer Aided Design (CAD) software. We can "ask" the computer to calculate certain physical aspects of the design such as the weight and center of gravity. The computer shows where and how much the neck will bend under string tension. Care should be taken to insure that the neck on your guitar is right for you. Listen to your body on this one. Your music will be better for it. Many guitars seem to have been designed for looks first with comfort coming in a distant second. But a guitar should almost melt into the musician’s body while being played, and this should be true regardless of playing position. The player’s discomfort takes something away from the music ...