Meron Rigas wrote:
Some pics just up -
https://www.facebook.com/pg/saguitarexpo/posts/
Heard back from a few peeps, some positive - some unconvinced. Curious to see what next year's one will look like exhibitor wise.
I'd have gone, mainly to check out the local builders, that would have interested me most - then I'd have squatted at Ronnie's for the rest of it. The new and shiny stuff bores me a bit ?.
I think I'd have spent the most time drooling over Murray Kuhn's designs - they're killer imho.
Edit : Just found Singemonkey's review of lapdawg's new venture :
https://singemonkey.wordpress.com/2017/05/20/a-south-african-guitar-maker-hayward-guitars/. The feedback from SAGE was good, people couldn't believe he was actually
making guitars unlike certain other 'builders' assemblies :?
Nice article Singemonkey, thanks for the link Meron
I held the famous 64 Tele at Ronnies, lovely and light, at least for alder (at least we both thought it would be alder?). But its not for sale, not that I could afford it.
Kuuns designs are exquisite, but they more like works of art, than guitars? I was too scared to touch them!
Of course I had Tele tunnel vision, loved lapdawg's Teles, (although Graeme explained they had been quickly put together for the show). The thinner neck felt like perfection.
Also standout Telecasters for me were Don Meisters (Don Gabriel) and Grant Fouche. I recall two years ago not taking too much notice, but this time around the Fouche Teles felt and played divine.
I got to say the quality, finish and play-ability of local crafted instruments and amps, have made them more than worthy contenders next to named brands especially with our currency rate. Like I said before my heart's set on a JP Le Rouxs Amp.
