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HANDMADE INSTRUMENTS

in british columbia

custom made guitars and ukuleles; acoustic, electric, classical, bass, and ukuleles

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ABOUT ME

greg harrington | luthier

A self taught luthier, and a member of the Guild of American Luthiers I have been building instruments for over a decade. When I first began, I was instantly fascinated with the process and have since been working toward quality musical instruments with high play-ability and tone. I have spent many hours studying instruments and attending conferences, learning new skills along the way. In 2015 and again in 2018, I had the privilege of studying at the European Institute of Guitar Making in Spain, where we focused on Granada Spanish guitar building techniques of classical and flamenco guitars.

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I have a great appreciation for the instrument building process, finding joy and pride in creating something out of raw materials. Over the years I have completed over 90 instruments, including electric solid body, semi-hollow body, steel string acoustic, classical and flamenco guitars as well as electric base and all concert, tenor, bass and baritone ukuleles. I also make specialty wooden boxes, music boxes and Irish Bodhram drums.

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The name, Garibaldi Instruments, emerged from one of my favourite places, the Garibaldi Region in British Columbia. When I am not at work or in my workshop I can often be found enjoying many of the recreational activities that this area has to offer.

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"As we live a life of ease
Every one of us has all we need
Sky of blue and sea of green
In our yellow submarine"

The Beatles

CONTACT

I build a limited number of instruments per month.

For any inquiries or orders please get in touch with me.

I ask for $50 nonrefundable deposit.

Build time is approximately 3 months from start to finish.

All shipping if applicable is on the buyer.

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BUILDING PROCESS

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Using the best tonewood I can get, component parts are fashioned and carefully put together creating a finished instrument

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Uke family for 2023

I produced 15 new ukuleles this past winter, this is a group family shot and a few of the member siblings

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Introducing our Band: Ho'okani

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Rootsy traditional and contemporary Hawaiian music in Vancouver, Canada.

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