Many instruments pass through The Twelfth Fret Repair shop, and some are significant by themselves. On the occasion of ?Canada Day? and by generous special permission, we’re delighted to share these photographs of the late Stan Rogers’ 1977 William Laskin guitar (which is not for sale) and this story by luthier G. W. Barry with you. Stan’s Guitar Stan Rogers created a legacy of songs that celebrate our country and the spirit of its people. His musical and lyrical craftsmanship
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One of the surprisingly common events that brings instruments to The Twelfth Fret Repair Shop is a broken headstock.
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One of the true classics, the Gibson Hummingbird is instantly recognizable by its square-shoulder dreadnought design, rich warm tone, and distinctive hand-painted pickguard.
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Here is a lovely Walnut-bodied Parlour Guitar from the shop of John Loomer in Darien, Connecticut. John has been repairing and building in Darien for quite some time.
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This lovely 2006 Sergei de Jonge Brazilian Steel String is in very good condition. Featuring a German spruce top, Brazilian Rosewood for the back, sides and headplate; snakewood for the ebony-bound fingerboard, bridge, binding and trussrod cover, and mahogany for the neck.
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This example of the 1965 Gibson Country Western is in good overall and playing condition. It has had its major service – a neck reset – so the neck angle is very good with plenty of saddle for action adjustments.
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