Dontcho Ivanov is a treasure in the Canadian lutherie world. Having learned from many great builders and built guitars of many styles it is safe to say he knows exactly what he is doing. The tone of his two OM’s we have had here is very exact and full-sounding, there is a fundamental “wall of sound” that you experience while playing his guitars that gives you the sense that any style of music is possible. The soundboard on this guitar has energetic, bold treble strings and matureness in the low midrange, making it a pure delight for fingerstyle – feels wide awake. The voicing Dontcho achieves with the Sinker Cedar top is extremely impressive
ALAN DRAKE
Just in at Cedar Rock is this brand new Dontcho Ivanov Grand Salon. The Grand Salon is his version of the OMC body style, but with his very own flavor. Featuring a beautiful set of African Blackwood back and sides, and a picture perfect Swiss Moon Spruce top. Big and bold bass response with a midrange that would cut through steel. A very balance tone across all spectrums, and very wide dynamic range from a whisper to a roar!
ALAN DRAKE
Wow! I still remember the very first Snow Parlor I ever played from Dontcho Ivanov. I could not believe how big and beautiful the voice was, surpassed only by the incredible design elements of the guitar crafted in all light woods. But here in his slightly larger 00 body shape he has done it again. This guitar is extremely versatile now that it has a bit more bass response. The trebles project strongly making it so much fun to play. -
PAUL HEUMILLIER
Ivanov Grand Salon OMC
SUNGHA JUNG
Ivanov Orchestra Model (OM-C)
We are huge fans of Dontcho Ivanov. This is the first of this new model, and we are all in love here at the shop.
If it were legal to marry a guitar, we’d put a ring on one the tuner posts and call this brand new Grand Salon OM from Dontcho Ivanov our partner for life. This guitar is simply incredible. - Paul Heumiller
This was another wonderful custom build for one of our clients. Dontcho applied his amazing mastery throughout the instrument. Do yourself a favor and look close at the photos and all the fine details on this guitar. And the voice is as detailed as the craftsmanship. Logan: This one slays me. Liquid trebles, smooth balance across the range, plus gorgeous tonewoods and Dontcho’s velvety touch with chisel and saw. This is a custom build for one of our clients, who I’m so excited to receive it!
Paul Heumiller
Ivanov Snow Parlor
« This little baby is a new favorite here at the shop! Parlor guitars are definitely coming into the vogue now, but you'll never see one like this! The wood selection and simple, elegant decorative theme make sure that this guitar will never go unnoticed even in a showroom full of high end instruments. And for all that, it plays just as good as it looks. »
Paul Heumiller, from Dream guitar
« I like this guitar. It has a cool look and a great sound, ideal for folksy fingerstyles and even strumming. Loads of fun to play. I want one. »
Al Petteway, from Dream guitar
