My first guitar build was in high school and I have remained passionate about mixing music, native timber and the artistic process of luthiering ever since. Vincenzo & son Louis Panormo (Vincenzo was born in Sicily in 1734), ancestors via my father’s side perhaps provided some of the passion via the bloodline…
Recycled native New Zealand timber is the preferred canvas. There are so many native electric & acoustic guitar tone-woods in NZ. Each timber has its own unique sound, aroma, workability and beauty. Solace guitars are hand-crafted, with the body of the flagship model, the Marlburian ™ being crafted from timber sourced locally. Heart rimu, matai, blackwood and rewarewa are a few favourites. The process of building guitars is a long but rewarding one. Thank you for taking the time to visit the Solace Instruments site. Read more about the timber I use HERE |
Many fine Marlborough folk help along the way, such as:
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