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Larrivee L-05 Spruce and Mahogany Natural, 1994

On April 5, 2023 /

The Larrivee L-05 uses the popular L-body design and pairs Sitka Spruce with Mahogany providing a rich, even blend of tonal response with plenty of sparkle, volume and projection. This natural-finish example dates to 1994 and was built at Jean Larrivee’s shop in Victoria, British Columbia.

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Belanger Celtic Bouzouki Natural, 2007

On March 21, 2023 /

This Ron Belanger Celtic Bouzouki was built during 2007 in Orillia, Ontario and is in overall good condition with a great sound. Pairing a Sitka Spruce top with Mahogany for the body and neck, this lovely piece uses Ebony for the head plate, bridge, and fingerboard. The rosette is a nicely contrasting section of Spalted Maple.

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Paquet Esperanto 18 Cedar Top Archtop Guitar, 2018

On March 13, 2023 /

Built in Montreal, the Paquet Esperanto 18 Archtop guitar is a full size model with hand carved top and back, large soundholes in the upper bouts and a Kent Armstrong pickup. This example was built during 2018 at Paquet’s shop in a suburb of Montreal. It is in very good condition, with one small finish chip to the back of the neck.

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Linda Manzer Custom Cutway Steel String Guitar, 1980

On February 24, 2023 /

Here is a rare thing of beauty – a Linda Manzer Custom Cutaway from 1980, wearing a lovely Alphonse Mucha – inspired engraved headstock inlay. Linda Manzer has been building since the mid 1970’s, training with Jean Larrivee from 1974 to 1978 and in 1984 learning archtop construction from the late James D’Acquisto in New York City. Her spectacular and varied instruments have been used by many top players including Pat Metheney, Bruce Cockburn, and Julian Lage.

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Harrison GB Custom Sapele Pomelle, 2013

On February 24, 2023 /

Here we have a very nice Harrison GB Custom with Sapele Pomelle top, built at Douglas Harrison’s shop in Toronto Canada during 2013. Originally the outgrowth of a guitar custom built for the late Gary Benson, a well known Toronto jazz guitarist and educator, the Harrison GB has proven itself popular with an increasing number of players – including Harrison himself at his own gigs!

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William Laskin Flamenco Blanca Guitar, 2019 ( No Longer Available)

On February 22, 2023 /

Built during 2019 in Toronto, this William Laskin Flamenco Blanca guitar features a Spruce top, Cypress for the sides and back and Spanish Cedar for the body blocks and neck. The head plate and fingerboard are Ebony, and the bridge is Indian Rosewood. The rosette combines Laskin’s traditional mosaic pattern with two rings of Abalone or similar shell – subtle and attractive.

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This instrument has sold

Made In Canada

Larrivee L-05 Spruce and Mahogany Natural, 1994

Belanger Celtic Bouzouki Natural, 2007

Paquet Esperanto 18 Cedar Top Archtop Guitar, 2018

Linda Manzer Custom Cutway Steel String Guitar, 1980

Harrison GB Custom Sapele Pomelle, 2013

William Laskin Flamenco Blanca Guitar, 2019 ( No Longer Available)

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