Other builders of archtop guitars:
Steve Grimes
Bill Moll
Steve Anderson, pioneer of the oval soundhole
Scott French
Stephen Holst
Jeff Langdon makes innovative small archtops
John Monteleone
James Mapson
Mark Lacey
Ted Megas
John Knutson
Oskar Graf, working out of nearby Clarendon, Ontario
Bill Comins
Mark Campellone
a list of many luthiers from around the world
Music stores:
St. John's Music, where I am the guitar repair technician.
Capsule Music, a very hip store in the heart of Toronto's hippest neighbourhood
The Ottawa Folklore Centre isn't just a store, it's the center of a whole community here in Ottawa
The Twelfth Fret, one of Canada's premier music stores, in Toronto
Mandolin Bros, one of the world's premier music stores, in Staten Island, New York
Archtop.com, online store and services just for archtop guitars
Resources:
Musical Instrument Makers' Forum, the best online forum of its type
Harmony-Central, user reviews of many guitars, amps, and gear
Acoustic Guitar, the best-known magazine for acoustic guitar fans
The Guild of American Luthiers is the foremost organization for guitarmakers internationally
Frank Ford's indispensable site for repair tips and more
Ottawa Woodworkers' Association
A useful and comprehensive database of woods and their properties, from the U.S. Forest Products Laboratory
The Forest Stewardship Council, a certification organization promoting socially and ecologically sustainable forestry practices
Friends and family:
www.oneluckyhelen.com/
johnsankey.ca
www.tompokinko.com
www.stuckonsaturn.com
www.thewholenote.com
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