by johndosthoff | Dec 31, 2011 | From the Archive
Looking back at 2011, it really was a packed year. Between introducing the SJ, exhibiting at three major guitar shows, and making it to the bi‑annual ASIA Symposium, it felt like I was constantly moving. When you reduce it to a single sentence it doesn’t sound like...
by johndosthoff | Dec 31, 2010 | From the Archive
I received word this year that I’ve been accepted to exhibit at the Healdsburg Guitar Festival, taking place August 12–14, 2011. I’m already at work on a few new designs that I hope to bring to the show — it’s always motivating to build with a deadline and an audience...
by johndosthoff | Dec 31, 2009 | From the Archive
The Woodstock Invitational Luthiers Showcase was a highlight this year — a fantastic show and an all‑around great time. I’m already planning to head back in 2010. I also returned to the Montreal Guitar Show this summer, as well as the Healdsburg Guitar Festival....
by johndosthoff | Dec 31, 2008 | From the Archive
Looking back at 2008, the biggest change was probably the most obvious one: the website got a complete overhaul. The entire engine behind the site was rebuilt from the ground up, and I moved everything to a new hosting company. The goal was simple — make the site more...
by johndosthoff | Apr 5, 2008 | From the Archive
I’ve been working on a series of subtle refinements in both design and the build process — small changes that add up to a more responsive, stable, and elegant instrument. These updates are now part of the standard features on every Osthoff guitar. One example is the...
