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oskar graf luthier and guitar builder
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Oskar Graf Guitars - Master guitar maker, exquisitely crafted classical and acoustic guitars, basses, and lutes, specialising in custom designs.
Since 1970 Oskar Graf has been designing and building stringed instruments for an exclusive and appreciative group of musicians. Oskar's extensive knowledge and dedication to his art are reflected in the creation of his guitars.
Raised and educated in Berlin, he apprenticed as a cabinetmaker and studied design. In 1968 he moved to Canada and after a short stay in Toronto settled near Clarendon, Ontario. Here in the quiet of the Canadian Shield he designed and built his home and luthier's workshop. Oskar started with simple folk instruments but soon moved to the more challenging construction of classical and steel string guitars. To date Oskar has single-handedly built over 360 guitars and is internationally known for his exceptional instruments ...
Since 1970 Oskar Graf has been designing and building stringed instruments for an exclusive and appreciative group of musicians. Oskar's extensive knowledge and dedication to his art are reflected in the creation of his guitars.
Raised and educated in Berlin, he apprenticed as a cabinetmaker and studied design. In 1968 he moved to Canada and after a short stay in Toronto settled near Clarendon, Ontario. Here in the quiet of the Canadian Shield he designed and built his home and luthier's workshop. Oskar started with simple folk instruments but soon moved to the more challenging construction of classical and steel string guitars. To date Oskar has single-handedly built over 360 guitars and is internationally known for his exceptional instruments ...
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the unofficial starfield guitars website:
I first saw these guitars in 1993, I was watching MTV when LIVE came on with their first really big single 'Selling the Drama'. These guys must have had a sponsorship deal - the singer was playing a Cabriolet SJ Limited; the lead guitarist was playing a Altair USA Custom. At that point, I decided to do two things: buy their CD and buy a starfield.
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