The sweet scent of bamboo, once again…

The sweet scent of bamboo, once again…

It’s been a while since I’ve posted.  The past couple of years brought a detour into a major exploration of various Martin acoustic guitars.  I think that itch has been mostly scratched now (thank you, Custom Shop Adi 000-18!), and the bamboo sawdust is...
My Current Collection, 2017

My Current Collection, 2017

Thought I would take a couple of shots of my current collection. It’s always fun to look back on, years later, after the usual new additions and others venturing yonder. These are my favorite, daily players. These images are large, by intent, and are set to open...
3 Stamp Inoue Shigeshi 1.8

3 Stamp Inoue Shigeshi 1.8

This is a very fine, 3 stamp, Inoue Shigeshi 1.8. Beautiful craftsmanship and a joy to play.  Sold to Ronnie Seldin in...
Gyokusui Kono 1.8

Gyokusui Kono 1.8

This is the finest Kono I’ve ever played / owned.  I purchased it from Stan Richardson, who had used it as his primary for decades, and was used in the recording of his CD’s – two of the many tracks include:  Tsuru no Sugomori and Murasaki Reibo. I...
Gyokusui Kono 1.8  Nobekan

Gyokusui Kono 1.8 Nobekan

This is the 2nd finest Kono I’ve ever played / owned.  Purchased from David Sawyer in 2005.  An amazingly sweet and tonal instrument.  Much of the same properties as the Stan RIchardson Kono, though slightly less compression in the...