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KEN PARKER ARCHTOPS
RENEWING THE FORM

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ToneQuest Report Dec 09

The December 2009 ToneQuest Report has a GREAT article on Ken. They've graciously allowed us to share it with you. If you are seriously into your guitar and its tone, we stongly encourage you to subscribe to the ToneQuest Report. Click here to subscribe.

And click here to read the ToneQuest Report article on Ken!

The New Yorker Article

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The New Yorker magazine featured an extensive review of Ken's career as well as a most interesting overview of his current work and philosophy in its May 14th issue. It's a fascinating read and is sure to surprise even the most ardent Kenophiles.

Click the illustrated image to download the article.

Just Jazz Guitar Article

Dave Stephens visited Ken last year and published a great article in Just Jazz Guitar magazine. It was in the November 2007 issue and can be downloaded here.

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2010 Woodstock Invitational Luthiers Showcase

The Woodstock Invitational is an alternative guitar show, featuring contemporary, handmade acoustic guitars and stringed instruments, exhibited by their makers. Ken will be front and center for this exciting event. Check out their web page and make plans to attend. It's always one of our favorite guitar events!

Visit their site: http://www.woodstockinvitational.com/

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Six String Bliss Interviews Ken Parker

Six String Bliss is one of the coolest podcasts there is for guitar lovers. It's a weekly production and there's never a week where we don't learn something new. Be sure to visit their site and subscribe to their podcast by clicking on their logo to the left.

During the 2010 Newport Guitar Show, correspondent Larry Smith interviewed Ken. You can hear this insightful interview by simply clicking this link:

Ken Parker Interviewed by Larry Smith

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Sylvain Luc Checks Out Brownie at the
CordeFactum Guitar Festival 2010 (Belgium)

See the video here: Sylvain Luc and Brownie

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Montreal Guitar Show

Ken was at one of the world's greatest guitar shows, the Montreal Guitar Show. It took place July 2-4, 2010 in Montreal, Canada, and featured more than 130 luthiers and countless shows, activities,etc.

Visit their site: http://www.montrealguitarshow.ca/accueil_en.aspx

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Newport Guitar Festival

Ken attended the Newport Guitar Festival.It took place April 16-18, 2010, and was a great show.

Visit their site: http://www.newportguitarfestivalmiamibeach.com/

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Ken Lectures in Belgium in May 2010

Ken lectured at CordeFactum in Belgium this past May. One of the finest schools for musical instrument construction in the world, they focused on the guitar.

Visit their site: http://www.cmbpuurs.be/04_1_cordefactum_en.php

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Bill Frisell & Doug Wamble 45RPM Double Album from Direct Grace Records

"Bill Frisell and Doug Wamble are jazz guitar giants; what an amazing afternoon we had when they came by to jam and improvise beautiful standards. We recorded to four sides in one take each in under two hours in between good humor and admiring Ken Parker's beautiful acoustic guitars they played on."

DirectGrace Records is a unique music recording company that weds a passion for high-end vinyl recording to charitable giving. Dedicated to the world's most at-risk children, part of the proceeds from the sale of each unique, high-definition record goes to organizations helping children in extreme poverty.

NOTE FROM KEN:  "I'd like to request that people respect the intention of the efforts at Direct Grace, and not copy these recordings for distribution via digital media."

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Ken Article in Acoustic Guitar Magazine Jan 09 Issue

Ken's latest article/interview is available in the January 2009 issue of Acoustic Guitar Magazine - on the newstand right now. Read the article here.

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Ken Featured in Guitar Book

Ken's work as the creator of the Fly, as well as his new archtops, is featured in a new book called "Guitars: A Celebration of Pure Mojo" by David Schiller. This is a small format book that's just loaded with TONS of great inside info and gorgeous photos of some of the best guitars ever made. For more info, click here.

 

Interview with Ken from 2008
Montreal Show

Jacques Andre-Dupont speaks with Ken about
the design principles of
his new guitars.

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