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Art & Lutherie guitars?

Posted: Mon Jan 18, 2010 1:14 pm
by BRBbrb
Anyone heard of these? The local Craig's List has one listed; I've never heard of them! Do know they're made in Canada; but that's all.

Re:Art & Lutherie guitars?

Posted: Mon Jan 18, 2010 1:29 pm
by haoli25
Barb, in the few reviews I have read about A&L guitars. They are an entry level guitar for the most part. Many of the reviews have suggested rather than buying an A&L for $300, save a little more and buy a Seagull. I hope that helps.


Bill

Re:Art & Lutherie guitars?

Posted: Mon Jan 18, 2010 1:29 pm
by BigBear
Barb- they're made is Princeville, Québec so they only play French music! That's kinda limiting if you want to belt out a couple of verses of In-a-gadda-da-vida!! :silly:

Here's their website:

http://artandlutherieguitars.com/intro.htm

Re:Art & Lutherie guitars?

Posted: Mon Jan 18, 2010 1:49 pm
by reiver
I believe they are part of the Godin guitar group - well known Canadian luthiers.

r

Re:Art & Lutherie guitars?

Posted: Mon Jan 18, 2010 1:54 pm
by BRBbrb
Thanks for the input all! There was no price listed; just said make an offer. French huh? Can't think of any French guitar players :dry: Never heard of Godin group - do they make other brands also?

Re:Art & Lutherie guitars?

Posted: Mon Jan 18, 2010 2:51 pm
by willem
they are good entry level guitars. If you can get your hands on one for $100, get it.


Lasido makes A&L, Godin, Seagull, Norman and LaPatrie


The Ami makes a great travel guitar

Re:Art & Lutherie guitars?

Posted: Mon Jan 18, 2010 4:05 pm
by wammer
Hi Barb

Tammy here from Ontario Canada. I have one and I absolutly love the sound of it. It is my second guitar but the first that I actually purchased myself. Im no specialest but everyone that hears it loves it. I posted a vid last friday called Weak in the Knees go back on the thread and have a listen.

Re:Art & Lutherie guitars?

Posted: Mon Jan 18, 2010 4:10 pm
by dennisg
Barb,

My local guitar store carries them as their low-end brand offering, so I've played various A&L models a few times. I was mostly unimpressed, but keep in mind that I'm playing them side-by-side with Taylors and Martins.

Re:Art & Lutherie guitars?

Posted: Mon Jan 18, 2010 8:18 pm
by Lavallee
BRBbrb wrote:
Thanks for the input all! There was no price listed; just said make an offer. French huh? Can't think of any French guitar players :dry: Never heard of Godin group - do they make other brands also?
Hi Barb, I am a french (from Quebec)guitar player ;) . In my formal life as a guitar player I had a Norman which was extremely popular then. I do not know about the A&L brand. In general Godin makes up to mid range plus type of guitar. The ones I tried were very enjoyable

Marc

Re:Art & Lutherie guitars?

Posted: Mon Jan 18, 2010 8:33 pm
by BRBbrb
@Lavallee; good to hear. It probably is worth checking out. As far as I know; guitars were probably invented in France - it does sound like a French word :)