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luthier | en inspiration
Italian Guitar Maker, Enrico DiDonato explores the roots of inspiration, the obstacle of fear and the creative process.
off with their heads!
Is it possible that the guitar will have it’s head permanently removed, meandering through American folklore for the rest of time?
Tipping the scales
In a parallel universe, it seems like the scales might be tipping…
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"Put it in reverse... more gas... nope, we need to dig more..."
My fingers continue clawing at the turf. The van is clearly stuck, but we absolutely need to be in London this afternoon. So we push and dig and jam branches under the tires, desperate for them gain purchase in the greasy South Flemish mud. I sit out the next round of revving and shoving to catch my breath. It's beautiful here; the morning mist hugs the stubbled hayfields that surround us, glowing silver in the sunrise. But I've hardly slept in days, my back aches from the thousands of highway miles, and now my sleeping clothes are caked with dirt. I didn't really have to be here...
luthier | en adventure
Adventure ensues with this humours and thought provoking tale!
Join Canadian Guitar Maker, Michael Sankey, as he un-expectedly finds himself en|Tour with The Boutique Guitar Showcase, after deciding to overcome shipping challenges by hopping a flight to Copenhagen.
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Life with Strings Attached
Hosted by: Jamie Gale
Curator of the Boutique Guitar Showcase
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On location at his workshop, just outside of Venice, Italy. Structural engineer and guitar maker Enrico Di Donato talks about his signature design’s origins both in concept and execution.