Without wanting to make too bad a judgment on a different guitar, against the Reid Vaultback, a normal price industry guitar would seems as it were the handicraft of a ten-year old child. Extraordinary, unique, far away from any mainstream and artistically valuable. The Vaultback Halo of DAR is a masterpiece of contemporary lutherie – without ifs and buts. Its unbelievable value as a musical instrument competes with its artistic quality. I am honoured to have been allowed to play a guitar that differs so much from anything known and which leaves such an impression. Considering how rare these creations are, how innovative, refined and special, I want to predict that they will also play a prominent role in the future.

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David Antony Reid, Combolin update. (SOLD)

David Antony Reid, Combolin update. (SOLD)

Here's an update of the progress with my current commission for Robbie Leask. The first image is of the materials selected for the job: Cocobolo, master-grade sitka spruce, brazilian mahogany, macassar ebony and birdseye maple. To see the mould - carved out of solid lime wood - for this combolin, and both of the necks, all hand carved and ready for the next stage, click on the links below the first image.

Written: Friday September 21st, 7:45pm 2012