Montreal Guitar Show

[roeslerm]

Hi all,

Does anyone know whether Jean Larrivee (or his instruments) will be at the upcoming Montreal Guitar Show? Our family will be visiting Montreal while the Jazz Festival is in progress, and I noticed this show as part of the festival. I don't see Larrivee's name among the exhibitors, but one can hope!

Thanks,
Merle

[dgrose]

Thanks for the heads-up Merle.

The list of exhibitors is here:
http://www.simmm.ca/liste_exposants_2007_en.aspx

If there are any Larrivees or Martins they will be displayed by a retailer like  Archambault - which I think is the biggest music store in Montreal. I'm certainly going to try and make it.

dg

[ronmac]

 I notice that a lot of luthiers who have declared they are in the show are not listed as exhibitors...

[LaminateBoy]

The show is really intended to be a showcase for individual luthiers. I don't recall seeing any of the big guitar companies there last year, except for Godin, I think. Or I may just be imagining they were there. There's not much point in retailers being there, because you can just go to their store.
If you want a real treat visit Tim McKnight's booth. His guitars are fabulous and very affordable. Also, try out some of Bruce Sexauer's guitars. Breathtaking in tone, construction and price, but worth every penny of you can afford them. Both these guys are very approachable.
Lot's of lesser known luthiers are there, too.
It's lots of fun to try out various guitars, but some of the builders are a bit uptight because they bring guitars that they have built for clients so they are very nervous about letting people play them and risk getting scratches or other damage.

[LaminateBoy]

Here's the list of the luthiers who will be exhibiting. The link posted by dgrose is for the musical instrument show which seems like just a big commercial fluff event.

http://www.salondeguitaredemontreal.ca/luthiers_2007_en.aspx

[dgrose]

Here's the list of the luthiers who will be exhibiting. The link posted by dgrose is for the musical instrument show which seems like just a big commercial fluff event.

http://www.salondeguitaredemontreal.ca/luthiers_2007_en.aspx

Thanks for posting that link. I would be curious to see what Linda Manzer will be exhibiting - her guitars are amazing.

dg