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.
BUILDING PROCESS
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
Introducing our Band: Ho'okani
Find Us
Rootsy traditional and contemporary Hawaiian music in Vancouver, Canada.