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 September 27, 2006 | J P Charles
Jean Paul Charles is a First Class builder from Brazil. A phenomenal player as well, the French transplant fell in love with Brazilian culture (and his Brazilian-born wife), and specializes in bold new designs of mandolin (electric and acoustic), jazz guitar, cavaquinho, and bass. His hand-made instruments feature some of the best Brazilian hardwoods available.
We were introduced to the work of Charles through pioneer jazz mandolinist, Michael Lampert, who happened to hook up with the luthier during a month-long stay in the Brazil bay area several years ago. Michael himself owns two Charles instruments, a hollow-body electric 4-string and a very much treasured custom-made bandolim.
The Charles sillouhettes and incredible sense of line are plenty intriguing; check his amazing website!
J P Charles Luthier
Contact: email
Posted by Ted at September 27, 2006 6:01 AM
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