Bringing the Australian guitar community together
Lance Litchfield is a master luthier living near Brisbane. Here is a brief introduction. “Like many Australians, I have a mixed heritage with a Chinese born mother and an Australian father. I was born in Papua New Guinea in 1969, but have spent all but those first five years in Brisbane, Queensland. “My education beyond…
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ABC radio (Classic FM) program on the interesting work by Ian Watchorn and Graham Caldersmith can be heard again thanks to the magic of streaming audio. Check the ABC website link to the program “Music Makers” and enjoy. Click here. Freelance radio journalist Matthew Crawford from Melbourne is pictured here interviewing Graham Caldersmith for a…
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Jim Redgate is a designer and builder of modern cutting edge classical guitars. His models include the lattice-braced, double-top, and the new “wave” double-top. Redgate’s creations are the first choice of an increasing number of professional guitarists. Jim is based in South Australia and recently donated a Redgate guitar to the winner of the 2010…
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In a purpose designed modern workshop at his home in Western Australia, Graham Hawkes devotes himself full-time to extending the technology and art of modern guitar making. His objectives include making each instrument unique in some way and keeping an open mind in the search for improvements. The originator of these guitars has a deep…
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“The selection of materials is very important; but equally, if not more importantly is what you do with these materials in the construction. From the forest to the concert hall, I transform nature to art.” – Alfredo Maria Carreras Born in Madrid, Spain in 1945, Alfredo Carreras started playing the guitar at the age of…
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Rovis-Hermann Classical Guitars are made for the concert platform using a modern design that has its roots in Spanish and French traditions. They are hand made from the highest quality materials available without the use of carbon-fibre. The soundboards are light and of graduated thickness to achieve a maximum range of color and power. Rovis-Hermann…
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Jeff’s current guitars are designed to give a well balanced sound with clarity and definition. Energy efficiency is another aspect that is addressed in his design, allowing great volume and projection with a wide dynamic range. Construction: The overall design idea is to build an instrument with heavy and extremely stiff back and sides, allowing…
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David Argent Guitars are hand crafted to perfection. A high standard of finish enhances the visual appeal of the instrument. Care is taken during the construction of the instrument to ensure maximum playability and comfort. A notable feature of David’s Guitars, which all players love, are the sweet tone, powerful volume and solid sustain. David’s…
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I think of myself as a modern luthier who respects the traditions and methods of the past. My aim is not to build replicas, but to draw from those before me, their knowledge and techniques that made a fine instrument, and to build upon that. There is a certain privilege in building a classical guitar,…
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Kellaway Classical Guitars are produced with a particular sound in mind — a combination of sweetness and clarity, even response and high volume, without sacrificing an inherently traditional tonality in the Spanish style. These instruments are produced with meticulous attention to detail, using traditional design parameters with weight, traditional but unique rosette and headstock design,…
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