Guitar's time to shine
And the tuxedo guitar!
Motivated by questions (from good friends and followers of the blog), regarding the lack of guitar's personal designs publiced in this blog , I created this post
Yes, it is true, usually my inspiration consumes around the bowl back Greek traditional instruments.
But during the memories journey, were times when I had been greatly inspired by the guitar shape , sound, and most importantly by the essential role of the guitar in a Rebetiko orchestra.
The interview with the talented musician Dimitri Mystakidi, was a catalyst towards this direction.
Six years ago, I have written a post regarding my perspective view on the Rebetiko guitar aesthetic role
"The rebetiko Guitar:
Always the second voice, always expected to be the proper one , without many ornaments and garlands, so as to not draw attention away from the protagonist, the bouzouki.
Designing my rebetiko guitars, I borrowed decoration elements from bouzouki, tampoura and laouto.
My rebetiko guitars, can now stare straight forward into the eyes, their competitor- the bouzouki."
Six years later my inspiration on the guitar shape and decoration, arises mostly from daily themes and different eras
I always try to give a very unique overall shape to the musical instruments I design, which will carry my personal signature
When I design a specific musical instrument , I avoid to look around the internet, constructions of the same instrument made by other luthiers. I am trying this way to keep my creativity clean from influences, getting inspiration from completely irreverent themes and objects
For example, the following guitar was designed and decorated having in my mind the theme of a tuxedo.This is the reason I named it " the tuxedo guitar"
In two versions with and without a tailpiece. Carries 5 sound-holes. Decoration made by rosewood plywood, mother of pearl, and blue abalone.
The same shape of guitar inspired by the lutes during baroque era, or the abstract lines of the modern times, can give a completely different vibe as illustrations showcasing lower.
Playing with decorative elements and materials from "The Art Book" library, can customize even further the final composition.
Motivated by questions (from good friends and followers of the blog), regarding the lack of guitar's personal designs publiced in this blog , I created this post
Yes, it is true, usually my inspiration consumes around the bowl back Greek traditional instruments.
But during the memories journey, were times when I had been greatly inspired by the guitar shape , sound, and most importantly by the essential role of the guitar in a Rebetiko orchestra.
The interview with the talented musician Dimitri Mystakidi, was a catalyst towards this direction.
Six years ago, I have written a post regarding my perspective view on the Rebetiko guitar aesthetic role
"The rebetiko Guitar:
Always the second voice, always expected to be the proper one , without many ornaments and garlands, so as to not draw attention away from the protagonist, the bouzouki.
Designing my rebetiko guitars, I borrowed decoration elements from bouzouki, tampoura and laouto.
My rebetiko guitars, can now stare straight forward into the eyes, their competitor- the bouzouki."
Six years later my inspiration on the guitar shape and decoration, arises mostly from daily themes and different eras
I always try to give a very unique overall shape to the musical instruments I design, which will carry my personal signature
When I design a specific musical instrument , I avoid to look around the internet, constructions of the same instrument made by other luthiers. I am trying this way to keep my creativity clean from influences, getting inspiration from completely irreverent themes and objects
For example, the following guitar was designed and decorated having in my mind the theme of a tuxedo.This is the reason I named it " the tuxedo guitar"
In two versions with and without a tailpiece. Carries 5 sound-holes. Decoration made by rosewood plywood, mother of pearl, and blue abalone.
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| Tuxedo Guitar All rights reserved SDimis (c) 2017 |
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| Tuxedo Guitar All rights reserved SDimis (c) 2017 |
The same shape of guitar inspired by the lutes during baroque era, or the abstract lines of the modern times, can give a completely different vibe as illustrations showcasing lower.
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| Romantic Guitar All rights reserved SDimis (c) 2017 |
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| Modern Guitar All rights reserved SDimis (c) 2017 |
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| The 5 sound-holes guitarobouzouko. All rights reserved SDimis (C) 2017 |
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