Thursday, May 26, 2011

Luthier Joe Dragony : Joe Dragony Guitars


About Joe Dragony and Joe Dragony Guitars from http://www.joedragony.com/

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Joe moved into guitar making after a career in the computer business thanks to Tom Ribbecke, Tom Cerletti and Michael Lewis' help and encouragement. Since 1995, Joe has been making archtop and electric guitars in his Sacramento area shop.

Guitar making was initially a part time activity for Joe but became full-time in late 1999. In addition to archtops and electrics, Joe also makes Selmer-style guitars and small bodied steel string guitars. He also works one day a week in Tom Ribbecke's shop, though, he has his own archtop practice now. Tom says, "He (Joe) is one of the smartest people I know. I am proud of his progress as a Luthier. His friendship and commitment to the quality of work is greatly appreciated."
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Joe offers several models of Archtops (Performer, Protégé and Blues Buddy), Electrics (Carved Top and Bolt on neck solid bodies), Flattops (Delta and Hybrid blues buddy models), and of course, Customs commissions.






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