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Fine Handmade Classical Guitars
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About

Growing up in a family of guitar makers it was not unusual for us to have dinner-table debates about Sitka versus Englemann, Indian Rosewood versus Brazilian. My brothers and I strived to out-do each other and meet the high standards of our father, Sergei de Jonge.

I was thirteen when I built my first guitar in 1992. What began as an interesting pass-time has grown into a life’s passion of honing my craft and perfecting the intricacies of design. I primarily learnt from my father, having worked alongside him for much of my career, then later assisting as a teacher in his guitar-building courses, and I was also fortunate to spend time with Géza Burghardt, who taught me French polishing. I have since moved into my own worshop in the rugged Gatineau Hills of western Québec, Canada

At the 1998 Guild of American Luthiers Convention I received a standing ovation for my guitar – I was nineteen at the time – following a listening session judged by a jury of respected guitar makers. Up until that point my guitars were built using a traditional fan-bracing pattern, but that guitar employed the lattice design developed by my family. I have been perfecting my pattern ever since. The lattices I employ provide superior structure and unify the top into one vibrating surface. These lattices assure my instruments of powerful projection, clear note distinction and a fine balance between the strings. In addition to tone, as a guitar maker I am concerned with the playability and ergonomics of my instruments. I shape a subtle twist into the neck of my guitars which affords the player a more comfortable playing position. I use a traditional recipe comprised of shellac and other natural resins for French polishing, that improve both durability and lustre of finish. I prefer natural hide glue. In essence, my guitars are a fusion of traditional and contemporary design with a minimalist aesthetic.

Building a limited number of guitars a year allows me to pay close attention to detail. While volume is important, quality of tone is imperative. With every instrument I craft I strive to achieve a full, pure tone that inspires and compliments each player.

My guitars are strung with Augustine Strings.

gallery

Gallery

ordering

Ordering

Concert model: $11,500.00 USD

Engelmann spruce or Western red cedar top

Indian rosewood back and sides

Mahogany neck

Ebony fingerboard

Bone nut and saddle

Indian rosewood bridge

French polished finish

65 cm scale length (60 – 68 cm available)

52 mm neck width @ the nut (or as preferred)

Boblen case

Augustine strings

Anniversary model: $29,085.00 USD

African blackwood back and sides

Swiss moon spruce double top with tornavoz

Anniversary mosaic, rosette and perimeter of top

Raised fingerboard

V joint

Soundport with magnetic cover

Fossil Ivory nut, saddle, and tie block

Rodgers tuners with custom vine, and baseplate ends

Visesnut premier series case

Augustine strings

    –My wait list is currently closed–

    A 20% deposit is required when ordering a guitar – this is a non-refundable down payment that includes my consultation fee.

    The balance is due upon completion of the instrument. Applicable taxes and duties are not included. All shipping costs and insurance are the responsibility of the purchaser.

    PayPal, E-transfer, and Bank transfer are accepted.

    My guitars are warranted to the original owner against defects in materials and workmanship for life. The guitar must be kept at 40% (+/-) in order for the warranty to remain valid. As CSA rosewoods tend to develop hairline fractures over the years even with proper care, this is not included in the warranty. Shipping expenses for warranty repairs are the responsibility of the owner.

 

 

My guitars are available through:

Guitars International
USA

Ivan Winata
Indonesia

The Fellowship of Acoustics
Netherlands

Norwegian Guitar Center
Norway

Galerie des Luthiers
France

CoArt
Korea

Available Options:

Back & Sides:

 • African Blackwood $5000+

• Brazilian Rosewood $6000+

• Pale Moon Ebony $3500

• African Ebony $3000

• Ziricote $3000

• Cocobolo $3000

• Wenge $2000

• Katalox $2000

• Maple $2000

 

European spruce top $600

Double top $3000

Snakewood binding $600

Soundport  w/magnetic cover $1000

Armrest $1500

‘V’ neck to head joint $1000

Fossil ivory nut, saddle, & tie block $800

Elevated Fingerboard $1000

Rodgers tuning machines  w/ custom baseplate $1400+

 Visesnut case $985

 

courses

Courses

Guitar Making Courses

6-week comprehensive guitar making course. Students complete one guitar during the course — Making decisions on wood choices, bracing, and esthetics. All necessary tools and materials are supplied — Including: Indian rosewood back and sides, Engelmann spruce or western red cedar top, mahogany neck, and ebony fingerboard.

To create an intensive and personalized space, courses are limited to 2 students with 2 instructors. I teach alongside my husband (Patrick Hodgins), a guitar maker of over 24 years. Students learn by doing — all instruction is hands on. We work 8hrs/day, 5 days/week. All stages of the building process are covered — from wood selection to making and assembling all parts, to the completion and setup of a handmade traditionally french polished guitar.

Lunches provided by Magasin Général La Pêche.

Accommodations can be reserved at Pine and Birch Ranch, located just minutes down the road

Course price: $8,500 USD

20% deposit required to reserve a space.

Course Dates:

TBD

French Polishing Courses

One full day instruction on traditional french polishing. As a completely hands-on lesson, students will prepare the shellac, sand wood surfaces, fill pores, and apply a french polished shellac finish to a sample of hard and soft wood.

$1200USD

Please inquire regarding available dates

media

Media

Otto Tolonen’s album ‘Retratos’ available here on iTunes.

Recorded on a 2017 Joshia de Jonge Ebony/Spruce guitar

Rafael Padrón’s album ‘Barrios’ available here on iTunes.

Recorded on a 2014 Joshia de Jonge Wenge/Cedar guitar


Victor Kozlov – Ballade for Beautiful Elena, by Irina Kulikova

Drew Henderson performs on an Anniversary Double Top Model classical

Bach in the Shop


Patrick Kearney playing Gigue by Manuel M. Ponce

Jeffrey McFadden playing AC Jobim’s ‘Felicidade’ arr, by Roland Dyens

contact

Contact

613.878.1408