Come down for some great music in a very relaxed setting.  I will again be handling the instrument teching at this years folk fest.  It can be fairly high paced, as touring acts often aren’t aware of how dry Calgary can be.  After a long plane ride, acoustic instruments often need a series of adjustments to get them playing their best again. The experience that I have in dealing with instruments from around the globe transfers perfectly to a folk fest type situation.  As well, the knowledge I gain from working with traditional and demographically unique instruments, gets transferred to all the instruments we see at Guitar O.R.

Guitar O.R. had the opportunity to help the many artists at Calgary Folkfest 2008. From Autoharps to Bouzekis, and everything in between.

Helping Jewel out on her Alberta appearance was an exciting night. Her many Taylor acoustics didn’t travel as well as she did, judging from the many subtle adjustments that were needed.

   As the guitar technician for St Johns Music, some of you may have had me work on your instrument without even knowing about it.    Working together has been a great relationship for both parties,  as it allows St Johns Music to offer high quality stringed instrument repair services and makes is possible for Guitar O.R. to work with clients that may not be aware of what we can do.

   Part of my responsibilties include keeping the store stock playings its very best.  Maintaining this high standard requires many minor ( and some major ) adjustments.  Such was the case this past May.

    As the seasons change, so does the main ingredient in guitars, being wood.  Like all instruments made of wood, June and July are great months to have a complete set up done.  This will ensure that it plays its best for the entire summer, and into the fall.

   Or if you’re in the market for a new guitar or bass, St Johns Music is a great place to start.

You can't fix the problem until you get a chance to play it