BJH guitars BJH 6 & 7
Thursday, April 8, 2010
It’s no longer a secret: we have some of the very best luthiers in the world sitting right here on our own doorstep.
BJH guitars like many are a "one man band," and they are fast becoming recognised as one of the leading archtop manufacturers, with a range of six and seven string instruments. Hand built, the 17" model, with a selected spruce top and maple back and sides, together with a 21-fret ebony fingerboard, bridge and tailpiece has a response and resonance that is truly remarkable. There is also a choice of single floating or fixed Kent Armstrong custom pickups which are well matched to the acoustic qualities of the instrument and deliver a deliciously smooth jazz vibe. Needless to say, these instruments don’t come cheap. But then again – neither does a Rolls-Royce