GSWJ - Visit to Parkway Music with George Krakat

[@lukekennedy512]

I had been in the market for an OM for a while, resigning myself to having to order a Martin that would have taken a year and a half to wait for (covid times), when I had the great fortune to view J.P.'s very first review of Krakat guitars, just 3 hours after he uploaded it. I went on the Parkway site and couldn't believe the Krakat OM that was available. If you go to George's website, in his gallery it's the second one down. Sitka spruce top, highly figured bubinga back and sides. It was $1900, and I didn't think twice before I purchased it. It plays like a dream, sounds incredible, and is the most beautiful instrument to behold. It is nothing short of a work of art, and I get such pleasure from playing it. George really is a superb builder; I called him up one day and we talked for quite a while, great guy. if you're in the market for a fine hand-built guitar, seriously consider having George build you one, these guitars are special. Thanks George & J.P.!

[@southstreetsong]

Been going to Parkway for probably 20 years. Fabulous staff, best customer service and craftsmanship on repairs, set ups, installs. Wish i was there yesterday!!! I almost went actually to check out a guitar im looking for. Im a Parkway fan!

[@lhvent]

Wow, amazing guitars

[@michaellaverty1844]

Great sounding and looking guitars. He seems like a great guy also.

[@hms1]

$2,899 US = just north of 4K Canadian. Still, a Martin of that quality (would have to be custom shop) 8 to 10k CAD or beyond. This Dreadnaught sounds incredible on my iPad speaker. I can imagine how great it sounds in that room!

[@jimmextorf7785]

Matt and Tommy run a great shop. I live about 2 minutes from Parkway and they have always been my go-to shop since their beginnings. Great staff, great service, great selection.....and they're both great players, as well. They understand the business and never hard sell. They truly exist to help the musician. Salt of the earth people for sure.

[@teresagrabowska7921]

what a great man, what a great guitars !

[@billyfields7722]

Parkway Music is probably the music shop in the Albany NY USA. Hopefully you enjoy yourself here. Thanks you for showing up.

[@j_m101]

Hey J.P. We saw you last night at Club Passim in Cambridge. Incredible show and both your and Dave's Krakat guitars sounded magical! Thanks!

[@MickEdwardsAccordionVocal]

Realy impressed my friend, Good luck to ya, 🪗🪗🪗Mick.

[@chrisclarke3670]

Great guitar store and the Krakat’s look and sound great. 😊

[@mickciternwalsh]

Great place . Guitar heaven . Good man JP

[@howabouthetruth2157]

Wow! If the same woods, appointments, and spec's were used by any other boutique builder, they would cost easily twice as much as these gorgeous looking & sounding Krakat acoustic's. Very high quality hand-made, extremely low production totals, yet sold at a bargain price..........that's simply unheard of.

[@iPhone-Cinematograhy]

Wonderful video!!! Thanks JP

[@ShawnSullivan-d8x]

Omg! I just found out about Parkway music. You’re actually in Clifton Park. I just relocated to Lake George and bought this Les Paul from a guy here, and the receipt from the original purchase was from Parkway and still in the case, nothing was opened not even the warranty or the strap that came with it. Great deal, but I need to replace my Martin that I had to sell years ago. Can’t wait to check out the guitars you just demoed. Thanks so much for your insight and professional opinion on different models, brands and comparisons that have enlightened me to alternative choices to the standard options.

[@catnapgee5357]

J.P, my friend, you are a natural born salesman.

[@hollywoodjoe123]

HELLO FROM JOE NANIA IN TROY , NEW YORK -

[@rp-lopez]

He definitely needs to have a "Release the krakat" model if he doesn't already, that's cool

[@lhvent]

The dreadnought from Krakat is incredible. Looks like a D-28.

[@craigtittsworth9440]

Great Guitars!

[@kevtop351]

Such an interesting show!

[@cajunqueen5125]

jebus, i wish i could get one of these Krakat guitars. LUV THIS VID. 👍👍👍

[@NatePlays9]

Great guitars

[@Smitty76]

Great episode! And some fine camera work by Jud’s dad!😉

[@robertbryson4576]

Under 3,000 for the first guitar and 4,500 for the flagship. That's an insanely good price for a hand built bluegrass artillery piece. What a time to play guitar and what a store.

[@Big.E]

What a nice guy, great shop great guitars whats not to like 👍

[@Redeyefiddler]

Nice shirt!

[@larryrhindress2972]

Morning Big John, I owned a Gretsch Country Gentleman when I was 18. The band broke up and I had to send it back. It was a very fancy guitar. Just like Gorge Harrison's of the Beatles. That's why I bought it. $850.00 back in 1965. Now I have a Boucher simply because J.P. Cormier had one. The best guitar that I have ever owned!!!!

[@Al-yf7tm]

Release the Krakat!

[@ARTUROSIERRALOPEZ]

Texas is huge

[@DanPhillips-ci7yn]

JP see if you can get together with Tommy Emanuel someday, thank you.

[@paulfarkas1169]

What is that open headstock 12 string behind George ? Is it a Krakken?

[@jimmylavoie4152]

What brand is the black electric at 5:49? 😱

[@johnlaw5278]

Where are the instruments for lefties?

[@caccialou2011]

Like hens teeth..

[@catnapgee5357]

What would be vey nice is if you wold buy me a guitar. I am a pretty good player and I've never had a great guitar.

[@Tbone1952]

Lots of guitars that no one can afford……..😢