{"id":4878,"date":"2015-03-27T10:06:11","date_gmt":"2015-03-27T09:06:11","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/https:\/\/holygrailguitarshow.com\/?page_id=4878"},"modified":"2020-04-27T13:01:14","modified_gmt":"2020-04-27T13:01:14","slug":"about-the-show","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/holygrailguitarshow.com\/about-the-show\/","title":{"rendered":"ABOUT THE SHOW"},"content":{"rendered":"

ABOUT THE SHOW<\/h4>\n

Why the Grand finale?<\/h5>\n

In life, an end of a journey means a new beginning.<\/em><\/strong>
\nSo it is with The Holy Grail Guitar Show, too.\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Visitors and exhibitors have called it the best guitar show worldwide.
\nThe media referred to it as the golden standard of guitar shows.
\nThe Holy Grail Guitar Show<\/em> has indeed made a difference.<\/p>\n

The void we saw years ago inspired us to summon The Holy Grail Guitar Show<\/em>, since the various generations of guitar makers around the world had no common voice. We have enjoyed a succession of great shows, with luthiers and visitors from all over the globe.\u00a0As we are now preparing the fifth and greatest edition of The Holy Grail Guitar Show<\/em> at the Estrel Berlin, we are also advancing towards completing our mission. The void we once saw is no more.<\/p>\n

The hand made guitar is alive and well. The worldwide community of guitar builders is stronger than ever. Indeed, The Holy Grail Guitar Show<\/em> has become a common symbol of the golden age of hand made guitars.<\/p>\n

All of you. All of us. We have made this a very special and successful journey.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

It is time to embrace what we have accomplished. It is time to evolve, looking for ways to process and reflect the changes that happened in the past 7 years in the handmade guitar scene.<\/p>\n

The Holy Grail Guitar Show became<\/em> a role model for many shows, achieving our goal to draw attention to the needs of the small builders, to move the handmade guitar into the limelight, out of the shadow of the big industry. No longer struggling for attention in small spaces guitar makers are now often featured in prime areas; since the idea spread globally, and helped to manifest a new level of public awareness about what we do – making dreams come true with the boutique, handcrafted, artisanal, custom guitar.<\/p>\n

All you guitar lovers, both makers and visitors alike, have made the success of The Holy Grail Guitar Show possible. Thank you!<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

…and how it all started<\/h5>\n

The bespoke hand made guitar has emerged as a strong alternative to the factory made instruments widely available. The instruments presented at The Holy Grail Guitar Show<\/em> not only showcase expensive and exclusive guitars and basses by today\u2019s foremost builders but also rugged working musician\u2019s tools, designed for daily use on the stage or on the road’ as well as affordable ‘entry-level’ instruments. Spanning the gamut from historically inspired and classically constructed guitars to fanciful inventions embracing new technologies and approaches, the Show promises to yield something for even the most discerning visitor.<\/p>\n

Meet the maker<\/h4>\n

This will be the place where you can meet the makers and see and experience firsthand the extraordinary work being done today in the field of lutherie, ask questions, and learn about the latest developments in the field. While some of the builders present hold almost legendary status, exciting new faces and discoveries await the visitor as well.<\/p>\n

A relaxed and friendly environment<\/h4>\n

Browse the aisles, chat with the luthiers, visit a Lecture or an Instrument Demo, sample the instrumental offerings at your leisure. Maybe find the guitar of your dreams\u00a0 \u2013 there are enough attractions to make a weekend spent at the Show a rich and rewarding experience for any guitar lover.<\/p>\n

The Concept<\/h4>\n

The concept for the Show drew its focus from the intention to provide the best possible setting for the presentation and promotion of the handmade guitar. The creation of a community of luthiers spanning borders across Europe, as well as retaining the artisanal character of the Show, are important considerations guiding the decisions about the organization of the Show.<\/p>\n