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Zero Guitars and Lapsteels, tone,sustain,aluminum semi-hollow body guitars Custom built by Gene Nygaard current models and prices Seattle USA.
Major repairs, restorations, setups, etc. Acoustic & Electric
If any of the guitars on this site are of interest, the instrument can be custom made. Electronics, neck woods, fret size, neck shape etc. are all customer options ...
Major repairs, restorations, setups, etc. Acoustic & Electric
If any of the guitars on this site are of interest, the instrument can be custom made. Electronics, neck woods, fret size, neck shape etc. are all customer options ...
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Official Website of Gretsch Guitars, Basses and Amps:
"That Great Gretsch Sound!"
For more than 100 years Gretsch has developed what came to be known as "That Great Gretsch Sound," but it all began with a young German immigrant in Brooklyn.
At 27, Friedrich Gretsch founded a small musical instrument shop 1883 to make banjos, drums and tambourines. Only 12 years later Friedrich died, leaving the fledgling company in the hands of his teenage son Fred.
While it may be an unlikely start for a century-long (and growing) musical legacy, young Fred wasn't the typical teen. By 1916 he had built the company into one of America's leading importers and manufacturers of musical instruments, and the operations moved into a 10-story building at 60 Broadway in Brooklyn.
Fred knew listening to what the public wanted was the key to growth, and the public wanted guitars. So, Gretsch began making guitars.
Initially, Gretsch offered acoustic archtops aimed at jazz musicians, and a handful of flat-tops for country-western performers.
Meanwhile, 1935 marked an important year for Gretsch — Duke Kramer joined the team. Kramer went on to become a mainstay of the Gretsch company, and remains a valued counsel to this day.
"That distinctive sound was our product, the sound that energized the market for decades," Kramer says.
Fred Gretsch, Sr. retired from the company in 1942, leaving the day-to-day operations to his sons Fred, Jr. and William ...
"That Great Gretsch Sound!"
For more than 100 years Gretsch has developed what came to be known as "That Great Gretsch Sound," but it all began with a young German immigrant in Brooklyn.
At 27, Friedrich Gretsch founded a small musical instrument shop 1883 to make banjos, drums and tambourines. Only 12 years later Friedrich died, leaving the fledgling company in the hands of his teenage son Fred.
While it may be an unlikely start for a century-long (and growing) musical legacy, young Fred wasn't the typical teen. By 1916 he had built the company into one of America's leading importers and manufacturers of musical instruments, and the operations moved into a 10-story building at 60 Broadway in Brooklyn.
Fred knew listening to what the public wanted was the key to growth, and the public wanted guitars. So, Gretsch began making guitars.
Initially, Gretsch offered acoustic archtops aimed at jazz musicians, and a handful of flat-tops for country-western performers.
Meanwhile, 1935 marked an important year for Gretsch — Duke Kramer joined the team. Kramer went on to become a mainstay of the Gretsch company, and remains a valued counsel to this day.
"That distinctive sound was our product, the sound that energized the market for decades," Kramer says.
Fred Gretsch, Sr. retired from the company in 1942, leaving the day-to-day operations to his sons Fred, Jr. and William ...
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Greg S. Brandt specializes in the handcrafting of nylon-string guitars.
In 1977, I found a book in the library on classical guitar makers, and it occurred to me: people, not machines, build guitars! I had been playing from the time I was a kid and I thought it would be fun to play a guitar that I made, so I built one for myself. Of course I never thought I would make another one after it! Since then I have studied the craft of lutherie, and found an unexpected passion and career.
For more than 25 years I have specialized in the construction of nylon stringed guitars. My instruments have been played by many highly respected musicians, in many genres, including classical, jazz, and contemporary. They have been played on numerous recordings and on many motion picture soundtracks including "Goodfellas," "The Straight Story," "Blade Runner," "Field of Dreams," "Godfather 3," "Seabiscuit," and "The Mexican."
build a limited number of instruments per year. Each guitar is built one at a time, which allows me to produce instruments with exceptional tonal balance, clarity, and energy. All woods have been air dried in my shop for many years, and are of the highest quality available. All woods used for the back and sides are carefully matched for color and grain pattern. All guitars are delivered in a arched-top hard shell case, and are guaranteed in every aspect of construction and craftsmanship.
Greg S. Brandt guitars have been chosen by:
Tommy Tedesco,
John Pisano,
Joe Jewell,
George Doering,
Jim Hershman,
Barry Zweig,
Jim Fox,
Michael Kudirka, 2000 Portland Guitar Competition winner ...
In 1977, I found a book in the library on classical guitar makers, and it occurred to me: people, not machines, build guitars! I had been playing from the time I was a kid and I thought it would be fun to play a guitar that I made, so I built one for myself. Of course I never thought I would make another one after it! Since then I have studied the craft of lutherie, and found an unexpected passion and career.
For more than 25 years I have specialized in the construction of nylon stringed guitars. My instruments have been played by many highly respected musicians, in many genres, including classical, jazz, and contemporary. They have been played on numerous recordings and on many motion picture soundtracks including "Goodfellas," "The Straight Story," "Blade Runner," "Field of Dreams," "Godfather 3," "Seabiscuit," and "The Mexican."
build a limited number of instruments per year. Each guitar is built one at a time, which allows me to produce instruments with exceptional tonal balance, clarity, and energy. All woods have been air dried in my shop for many years, and are of the highest quality available. All woods used for the back and sides are carefully matched for color and grain pattern. All guitars are delivered in a arched-top hard shell case, and are guaranteed in every aspect of construction and craftsmanship.
Greg S. Brandt guitars have been chosen by:
Tommy Tedesco,
John Pisano,
Joe Jewell,
George Doering,
Jim Hershman,
Barry Zweig,
Jim Fox,
Michael Kudirka, 2000 Portland Guitar Competition winner ...
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Stephan Schlemper: Konzertgitarren, Flamencogitarren und Verstärkersysteme für den klassischen Gitarristen. Stephan Schlemper, der führende Experte für hochwertige Konzertgitarren mit Tonabnehmer, bedient Sie persönlich.
Eine Schlemper genießt man das ganze Leben. Wie guter Wein wird sie im Laufe der Jahre immer besser. Da erscheinen Preise von 1.800,- € bis 7.000,- €, auf die vielen Jahre Freude gerechnet, nicht sehr hoch.
In bester Tradition nur mit feinsten Hölzern, Hautleim, Schellack sind diese Instrumente gearbeitet. Alle Verzierungen sind hier von Hand gemacht, es gibt keine Standardware.
Nur zwölf bis 20 Instrumente verlassen die Werkstatt pro Jahr. Frei wählbar sind die Mensur (Länge der schwingenden Saite) von 63 cm bis 66 cm, Halsmaß, Holzarten und die Mechanik. Alle Mechaniken werden in A-Fino Leichtlaufbuchsen gelagert und gehen daher besonders leicht. Das sog. "Propeller-Griffbrett" , natürlich aus Ebenholz, hat einen Kurvenverlauf, der der Saitenschwingung angepaßt ist. Darum ist es leichter spielbar als ein einfach gerades Griffbrett.
Alle Gitarren kann man auch mit Schlemper Verstärker-Systemen bekommen.
Gute Konzertgitarren unterscheiden sich für den Zuhörer im Konzertsaal nicht sehr voneinander. Viel größer ist der Unterschied, den der Gitarrist empfindet, wenn er verschiedene Instrumente in die Hand nimmt. Da ist es wichtig, daß alles stimmt. Wer sich auf einer Gitarre wohl fühlt, der spielt gut. Das richtige finden, ich glaube es gelingt mir ganz gut.
A Schlemper guitar can be enjoyed for a lifetime. It ages like good wine and improves constantly. If you consider all the joy you get from such an instrument over the years, prices of 1500 to 6000 $US don't seem all that much.
There is no off-the-shelf material in my workshop. Everything is traditionally handcrafted from the finest wood and materials, such as hide glue and French polish. All purfling is made by hand.
Only 12 to 20 instruments are completed in my workshop per year because they are tailored to suit each individual guitarist. You can choose between different string scales of 63-66cm, different neck-measures, kinds of wood and different tuning machines. All tuning machines are fitted with my special "A-fino" bushes which have very little friction.
The "ebony fingerboards" , of my guitars are ergonomically curved. The curve is designed to follow the natural vibration of the strings allowing for smooth and effortless playing in all positions of the neck.
All guitars are available with the Schlemper System.
It is difficult for the audience in a concert hall to tell the difference between one good guitar and another. But differences are noticed very much by the guitarist who compares different instruments. Every detail has to be just right, because if you feel comfortable with your instrument your playing will be good. I think I've become quite good at noticing when things are right for a guitarist.
Eine Schlemper genießt man das ganze Leben. Wie guter Wein wird sie im Laufe der Jahre immer besser. Da erscheinen Preise von 1.800,- € bis 7.000,- €, auf die vielen Jahre Freude gerechnet, nicht sehr hoch.
In bester Tradition nur mit feinsten Hölzern, Hautleim, Schellack sind diese Instrumente gearbeitet. Alle Verzierungen sind hier von Hand gemacht, es gibt keine Standardware.
Nur zwölf bis 20 Instrumente verlassen die Werkstatt pro Jahr. Frei wählbar sind die Mensur (Länge der schwingenden Saite) von 63 cm bis 66 cm, Halsmaß, Holzarten und die Mechanik. Alle Mechaniken werden in A-Fino Leichtlaufbuchsen gelagert und gehen daher besonders leicht. Das sog. "Propeller-Griffbrett" , natürlich aus Ebenholz, hat einen Kurvenverlauf, der der Saitenschwingung angepaßt ist. Darum ist es leichter spielbar als ein einfach gerades Griffbrett.
Alle Gitarren kann man auch mit Schlemper Verstärker-Systemen bekommen.
Gute Konzertgitarren unterscheiden sich für den Zuhörer im Konzertsaal nicht sehr voneinander. Viel größer ist der Unterschied, den der Gitarrist empfindet, wenn er verschiedene Instrumente in die Hand nimmt. Da ist es wichtig, daß alles stimmt. Wer sich auf einer Gitarre wohl fühlt, der spielt gut. Das richtige finden, ich glaube es gelingt mir ganz gut.
A Schlemper guitar can be enjoyed for a lifetime. It ages like good wine and improves constantly. If you consider all the joy you get from such an instrument over the years, prices of 1500 to 6000 $US don't seem all that much.
There is no off-the-shelf material in my workshop. Everything is traditionally handcrafted from the finest wood and materials, such as hide glue and French polish. All purfling is made by hand.
Only 12 to 20 instruments are completed in my workshop per year because they are tailored to suit each individual guitarist. You can choose between different string scales of 63-66cm, different neck-measures, kinds of wood and different tuning machines. All tuning machines are fitted with my special "A-fino" bushes which have very little friction.
The "ebony fingerboards" , of my guitars are ergonomically curved. The curve is designed to follow the natural vibration of the strings allowing for smooth and effortless playing in all positions of the neck.
All guitars are available with the Schlemper System.
It is difficult for the audience in a concert hall to tell the difference between one good guitar and another. But differences are noticed very much by the guitarist who compares different instruments. Every detail has to be just right, because if you feel comfortable with your instrument your playing will be good. I think I've become quite good at noticing when things are right for a guitarist.
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5. treker
A guitar by Treker is a modern classic, each component of a handcrafted Treker guitar perfectly compliments the balance of tone and playability on these fine instruments with uncompromising attention to fit and finish, Treker combines the most advanced guitars and basses technology, features and modern production processes creating instruments of unparalleled beauty and playability. Fine hardwoods used in both the guitar bodies and necks contribute to the visual appearance and tone quality of Treker guitars and basses ...
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