BOUTIQUE GUITAR SHOWCASE
Jamie Gale, Curator
www.boutiqueguitarshowcase.com

The Boutique Guitar Showcase enTour 2022 is excited to bring this inspiring collection of unique, world-class instruments to the Vancouver International Guitar Festival. This is the first time we will present in Western Canada, and we’re excited to share this rare moment in history with the people of Vancouver. Many of these unique guitars will never be seen on public display again. It’s an opportunity not to be missed!

Featuring: AJ Lucas Guitars (England), AVA Guitars (Portugal), B3 Guitars (USA), Bacci Guitars (Italy), Batson Guitars (USA). Diego Vil Guitars (Spain), Dingwall Guitars (Canada), Dion Guitars (Canada), Ergon Guitars (Portugal), Galloup Guitars (USA), Ivee Guitars (Indonesia), JJ Guitars (England), JOI Guitars (Canada), Ho Zen Guitars (Singapore), Marconi Lab (Italy), Marchione Guitars (USA), o3 Guitars by Alejandro Ramirez (Spain), OOPEGG (Japan), Paoletti Guitars (Italy), R. Robinson Guitars (USA), Sankey Guitars (Canada), Skytop Guitars (USA), Spohn Guitars (Germany), Tim Bram Guitars (USA), Tausch Electric Guitars (Germany), Teuffel (Germany), Tikatoo (USA), UMA Guitars (Belgium), Veleno Guitars (USA), Verso instruments (Germany)

“Jamie Gale is the pre-eminent authority on the guitar. His clear vision on the future of the instrument given his in-depth knowledge of it’s history coupled with his un-precedented network of luthiers, player, dealers, and enthusiasts make him a go-to resource for the fretted.”
Mark Hebert | Cosmo Music

Bright Guitars

Will Bright, Luthier
www.BrightGuitars.com

Will Bright has been building and repairing guitars since 2001. Will brings to his craft 20 years experience in guitar repair, design and construction, and nearly 30 years playing guitar and bass. This unique combination as player, builder, and repair person gives Will a special understanding and appreciation for the guitar as both a functional tool and a work of art. Will's mission as a luthier is to create instruments that are unique, useful and beautiful. He strives to bring something new to the table that will become part of the permanent guitar landscape over time.

CEDAR MOUNTAIN MANDOLIN. USA
Gary Lewandowski, Luthier
www.cedarmtm.com

As a mandolin player, I attended the Mandolin Symposium at U. C. Santa Cruz each spring where I met the esteemed mandolin builder, Steve Gilchrest. We hit it off and after a week of discussing the mandolin construction process with Steve, Cedar Mountain Mandolin was born! I specialize in Archtop string instrument construction including the mandolin family & archtop guitars.

CEDAR MOUNTAIN GUITAR. USA
Steven Richards, Luthier
www.cedarmtm.com

I started making acoustic musical instruments in 2001. I met Gary Lewandowski, founder of Cedar Mountain Mandolins at the Mandolin Symposium in 2008. We became close friends, sharing a passion for building and playing mandolins. My interests led me to focus on acoustic steel string guitars, with a particular obsession for smaller body/OM style guitars. I endeavour to build instruments that are alive with the rich, full and balanced tone inherent in that design.
I now collaborate with Cedar Mountain Mandolins, building flat top guitars to complement Gary’s amazing archtop instruments.

DE JONGE GUITARS, CANADA
Sergei de Jonge, Luthier
dejongeguitars.com

Sergei de Jonge has been building guitars for over half a century. His steel string and classical guitars are renowned and sought after worldwide. The first apprentice of Jean Larrivée, Sergei carries on the torch of the Canadian guitar making school, having mentored and taught hundreds of students over his significant career.

DnA RYER GUITARS, CANADA
David Ryer, Luthier
www.ryerguitars.com

Dave Ryer has always had a deep appreciation for fine woodworking, especially as it applies to musical instruments. He has nurtured my soul while learning the art of crafting high quality, acoustic guitars. Whether it's a classical, flamenco, steel stringed custom-designed guitar, each instrument will be unique, designed and built according to the desires of the player. Together, we will build a meticulously handcrafted instrument using the finest tone woods to ensure every clients experience exceeds their expectations. That is the goal of DnA Ryer Guitars.

THE DUNCANAFRICA SOCIETY, CANADA
Jay Duncan, Luthier
duncanafrica.com

The DuncanAfrica Society has been teaching the fine art of guitar building since 2007 in Mpigi, Uganda, East Africa under the direction of luthier Jay Duncan. Building since 1992, Jay spent seven years with Larrivee Guitars before branching out on his own, building mostly acoustic guitars. He has a passion for simple design, fine woods and has recently started taking custom orders again - using a fantastic assortment of beautiful woods gathered from all four corners of creation. When he is not in the shop, he can be found spending time with family.

EREZ PERELMAN GUITARS, ISREAL
Erez Perelman, Luthier
www.erez-perelman.com

I dedicate myself to making one instrument at a time, a unique creation which is thoughtfully built for the player (client).   While it is possible to be more efficient in making batches of instruments, I find that the highest level of quality and satisfaction is achieved both for the player and myself in this approach.

FUNSTON GUITARS, CANADA
Bernard Funston, Luthier
www.funstoncustomguitars.com

Bernard Funston has been building guitars for about 20 years. His repertoire includes mandolins and flamenco, classical, steel string acoustic, solid body and hollow body electric guitars. Funston instruments have made their way into the hands of musicians all over the world. In September 2011 a Funston guitar, commissioned by the University of the Arctic to promote Arctic dialogue and cooperation. In 2020 two Funston mandolins were included in the nine instruments produced from paulownia for the President Carter Legacy Collection. Funston’s work has been showcased in guitar shows, winning the People's Choice Award at the Ottawa Guitar Show in 2014.

GHOST RIVER GUITAR CO, CANADA
Jackson Corry, Luthier
Ghostriverguitars.ca

Jackson has been building guitars since he was 15.
His experience as a touring musician and as a bowed instrument luthier have influenced his pursuit of excellence in building custom guitars for the studio and the stage.
He is currently working to further hone his craft under Sergei de Jonge in Chelsea Qc building both classical and steel string guitars.

HALCYON GUITARS, CANADA
Ed Bond, Luthier
halcyonguitars.com

Ed Bond is a luthier based in Vancouver, British Columbia. He combines 25+ years of guitar building experience with a well trained ear to create two lines of high quality acoustic guitars. Halcyon Guitars feature elegant and minimalist construction, honouring the natural beauty of their raw materials, and focusing all efforts on tone and playability. Tinker Guitars elevate this philosophy by adding rare woods and intricate details that highlight Bond’s woodworking skills. Both product lines showcase the fundamental purpose of acoustic guitars by putting their sound quality front and centre.

HARMS GUITARS, CANADA
Joshua Harms, Luthier
www.harmsguitars.com

Specializing in custom handmade headless electric guitars, Harms Guitars combines the finest hardwoods, electronics, and hardware to make each build a unique and inspiring tool for the modern musician.

IRVIN GUITARS
Wayne Irvin Johnson, Luthier
www.irvinguitars.com

Building one-of-a-kind, masterfully crafted, amazing sounding, acoustic guitars has been a life-long passion for Wayne Irvin Johnson. Having played guitar since he was 6, Wayne has developed an ear that really helps him voice a guitar that is rich, deep, wonderfully balanced, with sustain that seems to just hang in the air. He met James Olson in 1995 and was smitten with the idea of building guitars. Years later he attended Sergei de Jonge's school of lutherie. From there, he went on to build his own line of custom steel string guitars.

JOE YOUNG GUITARS, CANADA
Joe Young, Luthier
www.joeyoungguitars.ca

An independent luthier situated on Vancouver Island. I love building guitars! Each guitar tells a story. Sharing those stories brings me joy!
Today, I continue to cherish my time spent on creating one of a kind guitars and am excited to share my newest addition
“Dirty White Lie” crafted from white Holly wood and Black Walnut. She’s a beauty!"""

JOI GUITARS, Canada
Reuben Forsland, Luthier
joiguitars.com

Reuben Forsland is well-known for his respect of traditional building methods, yet is always exploring new design and concepts through the use of storied, rare and exotic woods and materials. His philosophy of building a great guitar extends to lives of the people it will touch through passion, inspiration and music .

LARRIVÉE GUITARS, USA
www.larrivee.com

Today, we are a new generation of talented guitar makers - building instruments as extraordinary and unique as the people who craft them – and who play them.  We are inspired by the passion, and guided by the lifetime of experiences of our leader, Jean Larrivée, whose legendary craftsmanship still finds its way into every guitar that bears his name.  

LONE TREE GUITARS, Canada
Steve Doreen, Luthier
lonetreeguitars.com

Someone once told Steve Doreen of Lone Tree guitars, that tradition is 90% bad habit. He took that to heart and set out to make guitars and ukuleles that sound, play, and feel amazing without just replicating the past. Living among some of the last old growth trees on Vancouver island Steve has a passion for sustainability and it shows through in both his business practices and wood choices. If your looking for a beautiful, thoughtful and unique instrument look no further, Steve delivers.

MAE LUTHERIE, Canada
Lee Hyldig, Luthier
maelutherie.com

Lee Hyldig is a new luthier with an old soul who studied under well established luthiers Robert Anderson and Steve Doreen. Lee works under the company name Mae Lutherie which is named after his daughter. Lee is best known for his light weight responsive finger style guitars that are built in a very traditional way using technics pass down by generations of successful luthiers. He often builds with very old woods and strongly believe in the value of using hot hide and French polish to pull every last ounce of tone and responsiveness out of his finely crafted instruments. One must play a “Mae” to truly understand his vision.

MARC SAUMIER LUTHIER, CANADA
Marc Saumier, Luthier
www.marcsaumierluthier.com

Marc Saumier started building guitars in 1996, Today his line includes steel string, nylon strings, archtop, acoustic basses, ukeleles and unique instruments such as 12 string nylon string guitars that are mostly made from locally sourced wood. Focusing mainly on sound and playability, Saumier's instruments feature a unique voice, good note separation and a wide dynamic range thanks to the unique and innovative bracing of his soundboards.

MCNAMEE GUITARS, CANADA
John McNamee, Luthier
www.johnmcnamee.ca

As a music lover and woodworker I tried my hand at building an acoustic guitar in 1982 by book instruction. In 1985 I enrolled in the Douglas College stringed instrument construction program under the tutelage of Michael Dunn. Classical, steel-string, multi-string, baritone, bass, ukulele. Each instrument is constructed with various woods, inlays, finishes, resulting in unique creations of appearance, sound and playability.r the instruction of Michael Dunn. John has built a variety of over 70 instruments over the years, and is also a songwriter and musician.

MACPHERSON GUITARS, CANADA
Dan MacPherson, Luthier
www.macphersonguitars.com

A professional Luthier since the early 90's, ghost builder and finisher for many well known British brands until 2010 when MacPherson Guitars was launched. The business relocated to the Okanagan Valley in 2016 where MacPherson Guitars continue to offer a range of high qaulity, hand made solid and semi solid electric guitars.

NGB GUITARS, CANADA
Nick Brygidyr, Luthier
www.mileendguitarcoop.com

Nick, a Montreal native, comes from a background in cabinetmaking and fine furniture. After several years in the craft he wanted to expand his skillset and explore new areas in woodworking, which eventually led him to guitars. Nick has recently been experimenting with developing electric archtop guitars. While always looking to the past for inspiration, Nick strives to add modern improvements to classic designs. With the goal of harmony in mind, he winds his own pickups which are installed in shop-made cases, blending together with the other wooden elements of the instrument.

BELVEDERE INSTRUMENT CO., CANADA
Brett Hawes, Luthier
www.mileendguitarcoop.com

New to the world of guitar building, Brett Hawes looks to his experience as a professional pickup winder and electronics enthusiast to see his visions come to life. He creates unique, bold electric guitars inspired by ‘the golden age’ of manufacturing between 1948 and 1973.

Brett cut his teeth as a manufacturing specialist for Next Gen Guitars where he helped design and build hand-wound guitar pickups, guitar harnesses and instrument cables for customers all over the world. After Next Gen Guitars, Brett started independently winding custom pickups for builders and hobbyists. Focusing on the science and math of pickups, he aims to satisfy the specific sound needs of every customer with meticulous detail and precision. Seeking to make his own mark in the industry, Brett is showcasing his company ‘Belvedere Instrument Co.’ in 2022 with a line of in-house manufactured pickups and guitars that incorporate experimental and sleek designs, both electronically and aesthetically.

QUINN GUITARS, CANADA
Oliver Duval-Quinn, Luthier
www.mileendguitarcoop.com

With a background in sound engineering, Oliver Duval-Quinn of Quinn Guitars strives to make great sounding instruments. His goal is to build studio grade instruments that both look unique and show off the natural beauty of wood. With over 8 years of repair and setup experience and a knack for electronics, Fender Certified luthier Oliver will surely be able to satisfy all your guitar related needs.

BOTIA INSTRUMENTS, CANADA
Pedro Botia, Luthier
www.mileendguitarcoop.com

Pedro Botia is a Colombian luthier specialized in guitars and traditional South American instruments based in Montreal, Canada. He learned the trade for 3 years in Cafayate’s Escuela tradicional de música y danzas. There, he soaked in Argentinian folkloric songs and dances in the middle of the desert, surrounded by generous maestros and fellow musicians. He brought back with him a renewed appreciation for the richness and variety of traditional instruments. Nowadays, he dedicates himself to making instruments he himself would like to play : beautiful, rich-sounding and sleek. His academic background in exact sciences and wood-working experience make him only more attentive to the intricate details involved in the design and construction of string instruments.

LARKSPUR LUTHERIE, CANADA
Joshua Greenberg, Luthier
www.mileendguitarcoop.com

Joshua Greenberg specializes in Gypsy Jazz guitars and works out of the esteemed Mile End Guitar Coop in Montreal, Quebec."I imagine a time before amplification, when a powerfully projecting instrument was a necessity! I build all my instruments with this in mind."Each Larkspur guitar has an incredible dynamic range that allows the player to truly achieve what they want when they touch their instrument. The tone is rich and balanced, and the aesthetique is a harmonious marriage of timeless vintage beauty with subtle contemporary flair.

DESLONGCHAMPS GUITARS, CANADA
Morgan Deslongchamps, Luthier
www.mileendguitarcoop.com

Morgan Deslongchamps started learning the basics of lutherie at the age of seventeen in 2014. He graduated in 2017 from the school of Lutherie-Guitare Bruand, since then he has been working as a repair technician on all kinds of stringed instruments: banjos, mandolins, slides, acoustic, classical and electric guitars, basses, violins and ukuleles. His experience in repairing instruments made him want to develop and design instruments that have a more modern approach to guitar making while still maintaining the traditional aesthetics and feel of a well crafted instrument.
Morgan joined the Mile end Guitar Coop in 2019 where he is currently building guitars and repairing instruments under his own name.

52 INSTRUMENT CO., CANADA
Jeremy Clark, Luthier
www.mileendguitarcoop.com

I craft each instrument with meticulous attention to detail, delicately balancing tone and structural integrity. My goal is to inspire the player and provide artists with the medium to express themselves unencumbered and to their fullest potential. Though most of my construction philosophy is rooted in the past, I firmly believe in the true innovative tradition of the craft. Each instrument I build involves thoughtful design and an infinite capacity for taking artistic pains to achieve a true concert guitar.

MICHAEL KENNEDY GUITARS, CANADA
Michael Kennedy, Luthier
www.mileendguitarcoop.com

Michael strongly believes that a cohesive design in both structure and aesthetics is fundamental to producing exceptional instruments. His ideals for building could most succinctly be described as "clean elegance". Michael's approach to achieving these tonal and visual goals has continually developed over the course of his career but is rooted in the melding of science and instinct. With a formal education in Mechanical Engineering from Cornell University and a three year apprenticeship with master luthier Sergei de Jonge, Michael strives to not simply keep these forces in balance, but use them collaboratively to create something greater than the sum of its parts.

ISLAND INSTRUMENT MANUFACTURE, CANADA
Nic Delisle, Luthier
www.mileendguitarcoop.com

Nic is primarily an electric instrument builder blending retro influences from the likes of Harmony and Silvertone with modern construction and design elements, with a focus on short scale, headless instruments. Nic uses local and reclaimed materials as much as possible and the guitars are outfitted with custom designed and manufactured parts and hardware, and proprietary electronics.

DADDY MOJO STRINGED INSTRUMENTS, CANADA
Lenny Piroth-Robert, Luthier
www.mileendguitarcoop.com

Daddy Mojo is dedicated to handcrafting quality bespoke instruments inspired by the heirloom of American blues and roots music, with a reverence to manufacturers such as Harmony, Kay Musical Company and Danelectro. As builders, they've taken every opportunity to pay tribute to the resourcefulness and ingenuity of the primitivists with equal regard to the style and sophistication of the American classics. Over the last decade, they've perfected a wide range of original instruments ranging from laminated archtops guitars, steel top resonators, custom cigar box guitars, and an assortment of chambered and solid body electrics. Lenny P. Robert has been running Daddy Mojo String Instruments out of the Mile End Guitar Coop since 2014.

MULE RESOPHONIC, USA
Matt Eich, Luthier
muleresophonic.com

Matt Eich and crew have been making resonator guitars in Saginaw, MI since 2012. Matt found his inspirational wake up call in these uniquely traditional instruments and they will be reaching 1,500 instruments completed this year. To find new musical paths you have to swing it wide and musicians in any genre are finding the value in this new sound.

MURFFIT GUITARS, CANADA
Warren Murfitt, Luthier
www.warrenmurfitt.com

Warren Murfitt was born in British Columbia and studied sculpture at the Emily Carr Institute of Art + Design. He has exhibited both nationally and internationally and has worked in the Crown Collection of Canada. He lives and works in Vancouver.

"I am a musician with a passion for anything in wood, building and playing the guitar. 

I have worked as a treeplanter, carpenter, cabinet builder , artist and musician.  What started out as a desire to build one tiny little Parlor guitar in the back room of my studio workshop, quickly took over my whole space, not to mention my life. Guitar parts and sawdust everywhere, washed down with a good dose of country music. I’m in heaven!

Brancusi and George Jones have been my inspiration.

I am a minimalist by nature and like tight, clean lines. No fancy inlays here but rather choice detailing designed to compliment the instrument and speak directly to its new owner.

I love to use reclaimed wood that I have salvaged locally.  My new line of telecaster guitars, for example, are made from one piece of ancient reclaimed Douglas Fir. No glue line to deal with, just tone and old age.

I do like a good story and I value new client input into their instrument.  Guitars should not only play a great tune, but tell a great story."

NICOLE ALOSINAC LUTHIERY
Nicole Alosinac, Luthier
www.nicolealosinacluthiery.com

Vancouver luthier Nicole Alosinac has extensive experience in acoustic and electric guitar and bass repair, violin restoration, and other stringed instruments including mandolin, ukulele, and banjo repair. All stringed instrument needs, from guitar setup and intonation adjustments, to violin repair and reconstruction, can be addressed by her skilled hands. Nicole Alosinac Luthiery was established in 2003.

NORTH WOODS LUTHIER, USA
Paul Ubl, Luthier
www.instagram.com/publ59

Tuk and Paul live in North Idaho surrounded by natural beauty. Their goal is to make unique and beautiful guitars using sustainable forest products. Tuk makes mostly OM & Jumbo style steel string guitar’s, while Paul’s focus is on classical guitar. We think you’re gonna really enjoy playing these instruments!

PRESTIGE GUITARS, CANADA
www.prestigeguitars.com

At Prestige Guitars, we strive to build guitars that are classic and timeless. Based in Vancouver; we build Electric and Acoustic guitars in both Core and Custom configurations. Nearly 20 years of our obsessive approach to building world class instruments using exotic woods has resulted in a collection of Tonewoods from around the globe. We welcome clients to visit our factory in North Vancouver to map out their custom shop dream builds; or visit our showroom to browse our line-up of core guitars. Looking forward to meeting new friends and reconnecting with old ones at this years’ VIGF Festival.

REIMER GUITARS, CANADA
Dave Reimer, Luthier
www.facebook.com/ReimerGuitars

Dave Reimer makes instruments by hand in Vancouver, Canada. Reimer took apart and refinished his first electric bass at age 13, and since then he has combined bass playing with building and repairing instruments.

ROOSTER GUITARS, CANADA
Jimmy Joseph and Apprentice Keenan McCormack, Luthier & Master Carver

Northwest coast carved custom guitars!

Master carver Jimmy Joseph and apprentice Keenan McCormack met by chance in an alley in vancouver and became close friends over their love of wood, nature and music. They have gone on to produce many custom carved guitars in Jimmy Joe’s own unique Kwakiutl style. Each guitar is unique, designed, hand carved and painted. The guitars themselves are made from high quality parts rivaling the high end brands in looks and playability.

Jimmy and Keenan are honoured to display their guitars at this festival!

TYSON SOTH GUITAR CO, USA
Tyson Soth, Luthier
sothguitars.com

Tyson Soth builds unique, responsive, comfortable guitars in his shop in Spokane Washington. He's a master of many trades, but found his calling in building acoustic guitars. He specializes in pairing the most attractive, sustainably sourced, tonewoods he can find together to make a guitar that is as beautiful to look at is it is to listen to.

VIGILANT GUITARS, CANADA
Trevor Woodland, Luthier
www.vigilantguitars.com

Vigilant Guitars is based out of Victoria, BC and specializes in producing solid body electric guitars and basses. Our focus is in extended range, multi-scale and neck through construction with the utmost detail using exotic tone woods and complicated electronics. We take pride in using as many sustainable technologies as possible and supporting local manufacturers to bring our clients a truly unique West Coast product. We're always happy to talk shop and explore new ideas that give musicians the edge they need in practice, in the studio and on the stage.