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I was wondering if anybody would have an idea about this handmade gypsy guitar I bought second hand in Amsterdam ca 16 years ago (palm guitars) supposedly a Ger Boonstra, but with some atypical features: it is a short scale, D hole, with a larger/wider body then the usual Selmer model. It never had any serial number/sticker inside, and it has the famous original looking BB tailpiece and tuners (but that's a bit wishfull thinking I guess). It has a rather thick neck, a bit square even, a typical headstock and a very dry sound. I added a few pictures as attach. Anybody something sensible to say about this guitar? Much appreciated! Many thanks. Chris
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It's a nice looking guitar. Seems like it sounds nice too. If it's indeed made by Ger then that's fantastic.
Thanks! Yes, it is a nice one indeed. The question really is weather somebody would possibly recognize this guitar as from another builder (Ger had his own tailpiece and tuner design). Since Ger passed away some years ago, I can no longer ask him if he indeed built this one. How to confirm now? Or find out about its (alternative) origin? Suggestions welcome!
Cheers, Chris
Maybe ask Lollo Meier as he's played Ger Boonstra guitars.
I would think that distinctive bulge on the tope of the headstock would be a giveaway? I don't recall seeing it before, but I'm not a super gear junkie or anything.
Yes he made his own hardware but he also built replicas. And he liked doing out of box stuff, experimented with different designs so it wouldn't be unusual for him to make a different shaped headstock. Use an inspection mirror or a camera and look inside the body. Sometimes luthiers sign the top or write something before they close the box.