Tag Archives: Harmony

A beautiful Baritone Ukulele

Posted on July 27, 2020 by Jan van Cappelle (Javaca)

“The Gift of Music Lasts a Lifetime” that’s how the musical instrument page of the 1952 “Christmas Catalog” of Sears & Roebuck opens. On the page there is the crème de la crème of 1952 teenage dreams: accordeons, three guitars, … Continue reading →

Posted in Guitar, Guitar Plans, Uncategorized, Woodworking | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment

A change of plans

Posted on December 19, 2017 by Jan van Cappelle (Javaca)

Over the years it has become quite well known that I draw instrument plans. Lutes, guitars and even the legendary Harmony Stratotones. Many of these have found their way to the workbenches of fellow luthiers all over the world. I … Continue reading →

Posted in Courses, Guitar, Guitar Plans, Lute, Projects, Research, Uncategorized, Woodworking, Workshop | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

A token of friendship: the “Cubacaster”

Posted on May 2, 2017 by Jan van Cappelle (Javaca)

May I present to you my latest creation: the “Cubacaster”… One of my side-projects. This guitar was entirely made of repurposed materials. The neck and tuners once were part of a Yamaha ‘tourgear’ beginner strat. Hardboard plates for the Danelectro-style … Continue reading →

Posted in Guitar, Guitar Plans, Projects, Think different, Uncategorized, Woodworking, Workshop | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment