Dagmar Custom Guitars

Dagmar Custom Guitars is the creation of Pete Swanson. Swanson is a self taught luthier who has invented a dramatic guitar innovation that is the epitome of cool. Join him on his journey as he claims his spot in the boutique calibre guitar market.

Sunday, February 13, 2011

Neck Block Carbon Fiber & Initial Tapering of the Neck

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The neck block has been bonded and fared in as well as laminated with unidirectional carbon fiber. The carbon fiber runs across the grain of...

Tuesday, February 8, 2011

In The Rough

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Wednesday, February 2, 2011

The Carbon Fiber, Neck Block, Neck Pieces and Top Wood

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The inside of the rim has been fared smooth with an 80 grit sanding ball in preparation for the first layer of Carbon. Just before I laminat...

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Sunday, January 30, 2011

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The newest Dagmar Custom Guitar has begun. This is the most complicated pattern to date and was inspired by my clients. Their request was fo...

Tuesday, August 3, 2010

Montreal Guitar Show 2010

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The Montreal Guitar Show was top notch! The Dagmar table got it's fair share of attention and I know the after effect will be the best t...

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Friday, July 30, 2010

Dagmar Custom Guitars and the Ontario Arts Council

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Its been a while since I have posted. I'm on dial up and to upload pictures is a bloody nightmare. The Ontario Arts Council guitar has b...

Wednesday, April 7, 2010

OAC Guitar Entry 6

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I get stressed out when I prepare the glue edges of a book matched set of expensive wood. The jointing has to be perfect - dead nuts on - ei...

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Pete Swanson: A self taught luthier claiming his spot in the boutique calibre guitar market with his exclusively unique guitar innovation and design.

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