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11-12-2020, 07:25 PM
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Quality European Guitars?
This is a question I came up with from a different post. What are some good quality European guitars? There must be some good luthiers there. I'd like to hear about them. Thanks
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11-12-2020, 07:47 PM
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Have you looked at Furch?
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11-12-2020, 07:54 PM
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There are many excellent builders in Europe. I think these are three to consider:
Henkes & Blazer http://www.antique-acoustics.de/ Lars Rasmussen http://www.rasmussenguitars.com/ Stefan Sobell http://www.sobellguitars.com/
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A bunch of nice archtops, flattops, a gypsy & nylon strings…
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11-12-2020, 08:43 PM
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There are a lot. Of the individual luthiers, some Germans are really promising. Alexander Voss comes to mind:
https://youtu.be/i89m2re4nMs https://youtu.be/eSn2gd8kZ98 Also, Wilm Stoetzel: https://www.dreamguitars.com/shop/ne...-1-1-2015.html https://youtu.be/TsN-KKLtB6Q Another luthier who is really interesting is Thomas Fredholm, excellent reputation among musicians: https://youtu.be/w2GgoBBnum4 https://youtu.be/Q3gbZiVNgDg So much more of course... Last edited by Ernesto; 11-13-2020 at 03:42 AM.
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11-12-2020, 09:05 PM
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Andy and Simon of Brook Guitars in England are very very good
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11-12-2020, 10:06 PM
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I have a McIlroy, built in Ireland. It is a marvelous instrument. It’s so good that I’ll never part with it even though I don’t play it as much as I should. Aesthetically it is something to behold, and it sounds even better.
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11-12-2020, 10:15 PM
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How about Lowden?
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11-12-2020, 10:44 PM
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Quote:
https://furchguitars.com/us/o-nas/fu...guitars-story/
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11-12-2020, 11:33 PM
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While there are a number, the best value equation I've found is Furch. I've actually got my eye on another right now.
 Lowden and Avalon are two others that have always intrigued me but I've not purchased or even played one of either .
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Breedlove Masterclass Dread - Sitka/Koa Breedlove Masterclass Concert - Sitka/BRW Seagull Artist Deluxe CE Seagull Artist Element Furch G22CR-C Several other exceptional guitars, but these make me smile and keep me inspired!
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11-13-2020, 12:54 AM
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Dowina guitars seem to have a good catalogue of hand crafted guitars at sensible prices throughout the three ranges. A company "flying under the radar" but creating some beautiful instruments......https://www.dowina.co.uk
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11-13-2020, 12:59 AM
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11-13-2020, 01:02 AM
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I'm a big fan of Lakewood Guitars.
Their M series is similar to Taylor's GA series. Even after all these years my I still proudly play my M32 even though I now own guitars that cost double (or more) what that one would retail for now (not to mention 3-5X what I paid for it back in 2003).
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11-13-2020, 01:32 AM
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As others have indicated, there are probably a number of great European based luthiers.
From my personal experience, I would vouch for Blazer & Henkes. They are among the best luthiers in the planet, let alone Europe. If you crave a vintage tone, you should see if you can try out a Blazer & Henkes!!!
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