Canadian Luthiery

June 18, 2008

Robert in British Colombia builds Portuguese guitars and other fine instruments. He sent us some pictures of his work that I just had to share with you.

Dulcimer:
dulcimerback

Portuguese Guitar:
guitarra guitarra12thfret

guitarra back guitarra headstock

guitarra soundhole guitarra tailpiece

Mandola:
mandola back mandola tail

mandola top

Learn more about the Portuguese guitar at Wikipedia.

4 Responses to “Canadian Luthiery”


  1. Very nice indeed, I like the inlay on the back of the dulcimer a lot.

    Do you have a website or anything, I’d like to look?

    Danny

  2. David Sims Says:

    Robert, vary nice Portuguese and other instruments. I’m looking for information on construction of Portuguese instruments. I’m a Portuguese American. email me at dt2dsims1@bellsouth.net

    David Sims

  3. john lavers Says:

    robert, i am coming out to vancouver this christmass and i am loking for a portuguese guitar. i would love to see yours amd a mandola as well

    please contact me at: johnlavers@yahoo.com

  4. jhonaki Says:

    Patrick,
    I am interested to speak you about a commission.
    Please contact me atjhonaki@netzero.com


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