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 (pictured). Redgate’s creations are the first choice of an increasing number of professional guitarists. Played by: Ana Vidovic (USA) Lattice Ralph Towner (Italy) Double top Slava Grigoryan (Australia) …
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The guitar, its makers and its players have sojourned for over 500 years, always changing and growing to bring the whole sphere of the guitar’s development to its current level of beauty. Because of this rich history, the ongoing development of the guitar should always hold in consideration what has already taken place, and use…
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In 1984, Simon Marty was given an Australian Government grant to use advanced research methods (laser holography and computer finite-element analysis) to explore and further develop his design innovations. Simon began building guitars in 1982 because as a player he became interested in exploring new approachs to guitar design that could produce performance improvements. He…
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