A kind letter from a fan in UK…
To the guys at Artisan, I'm sure you won't remember me, but just over a year ago I came to your shop whilst on holiday in Tennessee. I came specifically to see your stock of Santa Cruz guitars as I...
View ArticleSanta Cruz custom OM Pre-War Mahogany
Hi Bill and Ellie, I played my Santa Cruz for the first time this afternoon and have hardly put it down since! It arrived in perfect order thanks to your packing. I tried recording it and am really...
View ArticleNational Custom Squareneck Style O
My oh my...... the beauty has arrived!!!! It looks and sounds great and thanks again for making the whole process so enjoyable and memorable. I would like to add my comments to your web site - is it...
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Collings All-Mahogany in Studio with Rui Veloso in Portugal!
Hello Ellie, Finally here it is the photo taken in my studio. Thanks I love the guitar and I told my friend Joaquim de Almeida that you were fans. Best regards and a hug from Portugal, Rui Veloso...
View ArticleNational Single Cone Collegian – Review
Dear Bill & Ellie, I am really enjoying my National Reso Collegian. I've come to the conclusion, that for my playing, that it's the best reso I've ever owned. The tricone was refined and...
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National 12 Fret Black Rust Steel Body
Dear Ellie- Letting you know that I received the guitar on Friday It arrived in perfect condition and is more than I could have hoped for, I can't put it down. I don't think I will be needing another...
View ArticleBourgeois DB Signature Dreadnought
Dear Bill, Ellie, et. al., Your thoughtful, very Human approach to the placing of fine guitars with new owners, and the product of Mr. Bourgeois's genius, have greatly enhanced my dream guitar...
View ArticleNational Style N – German Silver
Hi Bill, Hope all is well. The National G/S is coming along just great. I'm still learning how to work those sounds out of it, so I don't feel I can speak with to much authority at this point. What...
View ArticleInside Collings Guitars Video Feature: Applying the Sunburst Finish
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View ArticleBourgeois Vintage D – Adirondack / Indian Rosewood
Hi Bill! The Bourgeois Vintage D arrived Friday night. My concerns were relieved when I unpacked the guitar and found that it is in perfect condition. I held the guitar to the light and could not fine...
View ArticleFranklin Straps
Thanks so much, Ellie, for your help getting the straps. They are just what I was looking for and I appreciate you getting them to me so fast! Thanks again. LM / Spartanburg, South Carolina No tags for...
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K&K Mandolin Twin Internal Pickup
ABOUT THE MANDOLIN TWIN The Mandolin Twin is a dual-head retrofit mandolin transducer. It reproduces the original mandolin tone with very natural tone quality and it is highly feedback resistant. It is...
View ArticleA visit to Artisan Guitars…
Bill, Thank you for a great visit last Saturday. You were most generous with your time spending several hours tuning and handing me guitars while patiently explaining many of the minute details to...
View ArticleHappy playing the blues… National Style 1 Tricone Cutaway
Hi, Just wanted you to know that the tricone arrived safe and sound. Lovely guitar. Sounds really great. Many thanks for the great service! Cheers, MF / Edmonton Alberta No tags for this post.
View ArticleWorth the wait, the Santa Cruz H-13
Hey Guys, Just received my Santa Cruz H13 and I wanted to let you know that it is exactly as described and I am blown away with the sound of this guitar!!! Not only does it sound huge like a much...
View ArticleThe waiting is over in Florida… Collings 0001 German Top
Artisan Guitars is the best guitar company I have experienced. During the purchase of my Collings 0001G from Artisans Guitars I used their layaway program and had Artisan sell my Breedlove OM...
View ArticleNational NRP Steel 12 Fret
Hello Adam, Ellie, & Bill, My guitar just arrived and I couldn't be happier. It's lovely sounding and very comfortable to play. And it looks great! Love it! Your willingness to spend the time to...
View ArticleInside Collings Guitars Video Feature: Applying the Sunburst Finish
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View ArticleBourgeois Vintage D – Adirondack / Indian Rosewood
Hi Bill! The Bourgeois Vintage D arrived Friday night. My concerns were relieved when I unpacked the guitar and found that it is in perfect condition. I held the guitar to the light and could not fine...
View ArticleFranklin Straps
Thanks so much, Ellie, for your help getting the straps. They are just what I was looking for and I appreciate you getting them to me so fast! Thanks again. LM / Spartanburg, South Carolina No tags for...
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