Here we have the Stelling Sunflower Banjo, another superb example of Geoff Stelling’s superb craftsmanship and creativity. Based on the very successful Stelling Bellflower Banjo , the Stelling Sunflower banjo features AAA-grade flame maple construction rather than Virginia Black Walnut.
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Today we are featuring 2 wonderful samples featuring the GB model guitar from luthier Douglas Harrison. These 2 videos feature photos of several of Harrison’s recent GB models, as well as music from the Canadian Jazz Quartet’s recording called “Brazilian Reflections”. The album was released in 2011 and features Gary Benson (guitar), Frank Wright (vibes), Duncan Hopkins (bass), and Don Vickery (drums).
MORE →It’s been some years since Gibson has produced mandolins. This is the first F-5 Fern we have seen and it’s a welcome sight.
MORE →This is a new model from Gibson, finally being released after some years of development and prototyping with Jackson Browne. Based on the 1930’s deep jumbo Roy Smeck models, this guitar has a massive sound, huge projection, and a full, clearly articulated tone. The 12-fret neck design moves the bridge closer to the center of the top, getting every bit of sound out of the guitar.
MORE →Gibson mandolins have been unavailable for a couple of years now, and this Gibson F-5G mandolin is the very first we’ve seen since the Nashville Floods. Built in the Nashville custom shop, this shows all the classic lines and has the tone that’s made the F-5 the reference mandolin.
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