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...
by johndosthoff | Apr 5, 2008 | From the Archive
When I added truss rod access at the headstock, I wanted a little more substance in that area — something that felt structurally confident and visually refined. The solution was a diamond volute carved into the back of the headstock. This subtle sculptural detail adds...
by johndosthoff | Feb 20, 2008 | From the Archive
Describing tone is hard. What does dry mean? I have no idea and if I did define dry to mean something does that mean that you hear the same thing. I do see lots of guys use the “wine” adjective to describe tone and although I do think I understand, truthfully I may...
