Canadian Acoustic Guitars
Oct 8, 2009 Canadian
Canada has a large and vibrant acoustic guitar industry. In addition to the small boutique shops, there are Canadian acoustic guitar manufacturers that export their guitars to several countries.
Here is a guide to Canadian acoustic guitar manufacturers.
Beardsell Guitars
Allan Beardsell specializes in acoustic and electric 6 string guitars. He also custom builds mandolins, mando-cellos, half-size and [...]
Canadian Electric Guitars
Sep 23, 2009 Canadian
Canada is home to several world class manufacturers of Electric Guitars.
Here is a guide to Canadian electric guitar builders:
Known primarily for their electric bass guitars, Dingwall Guitars uses The Novax® Fanned-Fret System™. Dingwall Guitars is located in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.
Based in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, Freddy’s Frets creates custom electric guitars, as well as ‘Les Paul style’ electric [...]
Famous Canadians
Aug 11, 2009 Canadian
You might be surprised to learn who is on the list of famous Canadian guitarists. Here’s a sampling of Canadian guitar talent, past and present.
Lenny Breau (Jazz)
I saw Lenny Breau at The Hovel in Edmonton, Alberta in 1973. Word on the street was that he was in Edmonton to stay with a friend while he [...]
