This rare and characterful Haida Gwaii Custom Jumbo Acoustic Guitar in Natural finish is a fascinating piece of Canadian guitar-making history, with only approximately 70 instruments produced in the early 2000s. The project was conceived in 1998 by brothers Greg and Chris Williams, originally from the Haida Gwaii Islands of British Columbia, alongside fellow Larrivée luthiers Mark Vantaa and Robert Bustos. Inspired by the legendary Golden Spruce, a genetically unique tree renowned for its golden needles, which was felled in 1997, the makers originally hoped to incorporate its timber into their guitars. However, out of respect for the tree and the wishes of the Haida people, it was left to return to the earth. The project evolved into an extraordinary collection of handcrafted acoustic guitars, and following the Williams brothers' departure around 2002, Vantaa and Bustos continued the tradition under the Paragon Guitars name. This jumbo-bodied example has a lovely natural aesthetic and a real sense of individuality, with the kind of history and character rarely found in modern production instruments. In good overall condition, showing light scratches and dings throughout, consistent with careful use over the years. The fretboard has been partially scalloped to the 10th fret, the saddle has been replaced, and a pickup was once installed but has since been removed. A clear pickguard is fitted. A genuinely unusual and collectible acoustic guitar, offering a wonderful blend of Canadian craftsmanship and a remarkable story that makes it quite unlike anything else.
Comes with HSC
