The North Wales Guitar Circle held the first meeting on Tuesday 8th November, 2005.

It as with thanks to those that have come out of the 'wood-work' to share their ideas and passion for the guitar, that NWGC has continued to flourish.

 Also thanks to Anglesey Arms who have welcomed us since March 2007 

If you are a guitarist looking at venues to perform, we are sorry to say that we are not (yet) financially in a position to help you - BUT if you would like us to help in advertising your forthcoming recitals via our website please let us know and we will try our best. Thank you

Jane and Dave

 

A brief biography of Carlo Errico and the guitar he kindly donated to NWGC 

 It has been my life’s ambition to learn to play the classical guitar, I did start to learn in my teens but through work and other issues I was unable to pursue this path, but promised myself that I would learn one day.

For the last 35 years my hobby has been making pieces of furniture in hard wood, however when I retired I realised my ambition, to learn to play the classical guitar and also build them. 

 

Whilst researching what materials to use,  I constructed the moulds and  most of the tooling myself, and I visited the local music shop to purchase a rosette, which unfortunately they did not stock but recommended me to see a local luthier, this was when I met Harry Miller, he kindly supplied a rosette free of charge!!  

Harry has been making acoustic and electric guitars and other stringed instruments, plus repairs and restoration for the last 30 years, it’s 5years since I first met Harry and we have become great friends, we regularly have discussions about making guitars and what woods to use, he’s always ready to give me advice and help with any problems I couldn’t have done it without his guidance, during one of our discussions he mentioned he had some very old ash and would like to make a classical guitar with ash back and sides and cedar top, I suggested we  experimented if he supplied the back and sides sound board and a mahogany neck and I would supply the rest of the materials and I would build the guitar as a joint project.   

Having built  and French polished the guitar, the result is a very beautiful instrument, regarding the grain and most importantly the sound, a view which is shared by many competent guitarists. I suggested that we donate it to the North Wales Guitar Circle of which I am a member, Harry was in total agreement, which just goes to show the calibre of the man.

 

Thank you to Carlo and Harry for their very kind gesture from all at NWGC (November 2010)
www.carloerricoclassicalguitars.co.uk

 

 

FOR SALE 

GEORGE BENSON GB10 Blonde with original hard case.  It has a creamy jazz sound, an incredibly easy action, and minimal risk of feedback.    Bought new in 1990 it is still in very good condition and comes with the original case.  This is a great opportunity to acquire a wonderful guitar at a reasonable price.  Try finding one of these second-hand, people just will not part with them!  £800

CONTACT Chris         -chris@gwerfyl.plus.com
 
FOR SALE
La Patrie Parlour guitar (nylon strung) which is practically brand new  -  £300
Gitane DG250M Gypsy Jazz style guitar (steel strung)  -  £300
Both are lovely guitars in excellent condition
Contact Gary on 07917 472883.
 

Luthiers in North Wales

Carlo Errico             01978 758288 carlo.errico@btinternet.com

Harry Miller             01691 770256 harry.miller@btinternet.com 

Guitar Teachers in North Wales

Jonathan Richards    Classical                  01492 539589

Colin Tommis            Classical                 07787 757718    e mail  colinmusic@live.co.uk

Neil Browning            Rock/Pop/Classical   01286 677578        e mail neil@neilandmeg.com

Dave King                  Slide/Ragtime/blues  01248 602139 

Gary Ryan                 Rock                       01407 711474

Robert Smith             Rock                      07504 344650

Phil Gardiner            Rock/Blues/Jazz       07876 455420          e mail   philg@rdiner.net