The Performer
| Monday, December 14 2009 |
Elferinks New Super Compact 15" archtop
Powerfull and very easy to handle. Avilable in thin line version with one or two humbucking pickups mounted in the top.
On requist available with a solid body block for high volume playing. Fully handcarved spruce top and back for maximum tone and clearity.
Fot those who love the sound of an acoustic archtop out of a small body instrument.
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Hand Made Hand Played: The art and craft of contemporary guitars
By Robert Shaw | Friday, March 16 2009 |
You need look no further for convincing evidence that today truly is the golden age of guitarmaking. In over 400 pages, this grand tribute showcases over 300 guitar and bass masterpieces from contemporary artisans. Each instrument is beautifully photographed, and accompanied by a fascinating description with specifications list. These are today's finest guitars that reflect astonishing craftsmanship, from traditional styles to cutting-edge customs. 416 pages, softcover. Inside the book you will find afew pictures and a description of my 18”Moderne guitar. The cover shows my Moderne model close up. |
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| New Elferink steelstring "Opus Magnus" | Monday, February 21 2009 |
Elferink recently introduced the Opus Magnus series in Osnabrück in Germany. A new range of small body steel string guitars available as cutaway or non cutaway version. Top of the line is the Opus Magnus with Adirondack spruce top and Brazilian Rosewood back and rims. Due to the small body, the 25” (63,5cm) scale and the 12”fingerboard radius the Opus Magnus has suburb playability. The Kasha inspired bracing gives the Opus Magnus a unique full balanced articulate voice well suited to the most demanding professionals.
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| New Workshop | Saturday, January 3 2009 |
Finally after 13 years of working in my shop at the Akelei 2 I have moved to a new building. The new shop is about 4 times bigger and divided in a showroom and repair centre at the first floor and a workshop on the ground floor. New spraying equipment and router tables make some of the work easier and more precise. A new inspiring environment which makes me builds guitars to the highest level possible.
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