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Chris guitars are handcrafted on the northern shores of Lake Simcoe, in Ramara, Ontario. These guitars are built from a careful selection of domestic and exotic solid wood. Traditional style building along with custom design work and a French Polish finish are combined to create beautiful instruments that will last for generations.
Why not design your own custom guitar with Chris by choosing from select woods and hardware to suit your musical preferences.
When in doubt, our handcrafted guitars are the cure to the Sunday scaries or any other ‘situation’ you find yourself in 🤘
#makemusicnotwar #handcraftedguitars #luthier
#makemusicnotwar #handcraftedguitars #luthier
Finishing touches on this breathtaking OM Cutaway—built for a client in beautiful BC! 🌲Cocobolo back & sides sing with Central American warmth, while our torrefied Sitka Spruce top (sourced from BC’s coast) delivers that perfect roasted clarity.
Nothing fuels our craft like knowing these guitars will be out there making memories, turning stages into stories, and strings into magic. Here’s to beautiful music, born from beautiful instruments! 🎶
#handcraftedguitars #luthierlife #bcbuilt #accoustic
Nothing fuels our craft like knowing these guitars will be out there making memories, turning stages into stories, and strings into magic. Here’s to beautiful music, born from beautiful instruments! 🎶
#handcraftedguitars #luthierlife #bcbuilt #accoustic
We all know the feeling, Valentine’s Day is less than two weeks away, and you still are looking for something to get that most important person in your life. Something personal, something that will hit the right ‘notes’. Look no further than Chris Guitars. We create instruments that are as special as the bond you share. #luthier #guitarman #canadianguitars #valentinesday
Episode 1: Side bending & Arm rest design
Pic 1 - Bending the cutaway side
Pic 2 - Gluing the neck block
Pic 3 - Prepping the side for the arm rest
Pic 4 - Fine tuning the side for arm rest
Pic 5 - Gluing in the arm rest
Pic 6 - Driving the Bus (sanding top)
Pic 7 - Driving the Bus 2 (sanding back)
Pic 8 - Slotting the Fretboard
Client Location - British Columbia.
Guitar Size - OM Cutaway
Back & Sides Wood Type - Cocobolo (Central America)
Top Wood Type - Torrefied Sitka Spruce (North West Canada)
Words from the Luthier: “The arm rest is a subtle and unique customization as it adds an element of comfort to the player. And the cutaway gives players of rock, jazz and blues to enjoy easy access to the fretboard.”
Pic 1 - Bending the cutaway side
Pic 2 - Gluing the neck block
Pic 3 - Prepping the side for the arm rest
Pic 4 - Fine tuning the side for arm rest
Pic 5 - Gluing in the arm rest
Pic 6 - Driving the Bus (sanding top)
Pic 7 - Driving the Bus 2 (sanding back)
Pic 8 - Slotting the Fretboard
Client Location - British Columbia.
Guitar Size - OM Cutaway
Back & Sides Wood Type - Cocobolo (Central America)
Top Wood Type - Torrefied Sitka Spruce (North West Canada)
Words from the Luthier: “The arm rest is a subtle and unique customization as it adds an element of comfort to the player. And the cutaway gives players of rock, jazz and blues to enjoy easy access to the fretboard.”
Always a good day when the “Bridge” goes on. Check out this new oversized Baritone Ukulele!
The new OM Cutaway model begins….. Let’s build one together chrisguitars.ca
Spent the afternoon re-sawing some beautiful new sets with Randy from Raapt Custom Instruments. Ebony, Bubinga, Koa, Mahogany……😎
Another happy customer! :)
Congratulations to all the builders at the first Wakefield Guitar Festival! Great to see some friendly faces and hope to see everyone next year
A happy customer speaks out :)
Selecting some tops for the next few builds! #luthier #guitarman #handcrafted #canadianguitars
Chris Guitars celebrated @mariposafolk in fine fashion! Hope to see you all next year #mariposa #luthier #justthebeginning
@mattsmuckguitar and @martiwalkerofficial jamming at the tent 🎸 what a great weekend at Mariposa!
What a honour to have @dankalisher and @uncle_leelee from @noahcyrus to come jam this weekend in the artisan village! #mariposafolkfestival #playinginharmony #handcraftedguitars
Kicking off day 2 of Mariposa with the lovely sounds of @lefty_panch0 playing our beautiful lefty quilted maple handmade Chris Guitar.
Sometimes we all just need a little inspiration #ericclapton #martinguitar #luthier
Why not design your guitar the way you want? Come see Chris’ handcrafted guitars in the artisan village at the Mariposa Folk Festival this weekend! We will be at Tudhope Park Orillia Friday-Sunday #mariposa #guitars #luthier
Chris Handmade Guitars debuts at this year's Mariposa Folk Festival. Visit our booth in the Artisan Village July 5-7. @mariposafolk
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