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.!

[@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!

[@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!

[@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!

[@michaellaverty1844]

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

[@lhvent]

Wow, amazing guitars

[@billyfields7722]

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

[@tao694t]

Great video, JP and shout out to my home area 518

[@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.

[@teresagrabowska7921]

what a great man, what a great guitars !

[@dannywoody5497]

Jesus, what a wonderful show this one was I love these guitars th your at george builds

[@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.

[@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.

[@iPhone-Cinematograhy]

Wonderful video!!! Thanks JP

[@MickEdwardsAccordionVocal]

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

[@chrisclarke3670]

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

[@catnapgee5357]

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

[@cajunqueen5125]

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

[@hollywoodjoe123]

HELLO FROM JOE NANIA IN TROY , NEW YORK -

[@mickciternwalsh]

Great place . Guitar heaven . Good man JP

[@rp-lopez]

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

[@jeromerice3448]

I have bought guitars from Parkway as well as my sons and my grandson. It’s the go to place for guitars.

[@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!!!!

[@lhvent]

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

[@Smitty76]

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

[@NatePlays9]

Great guitars

[@Big.E]

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

[@kevtop351]

Such an interesting show!

[@jimmylavoie4152]

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

[@craigtittsworth9440]

Great Guitars!

[@shred5]

Hey, that's my local area store

[@Redeyefiddler]

Nice shirt!

[@Al-yf7tm]

Release the Krakat!

[@carlosurias9880]

Hello JP have you try a Gretsch rancher jumbo ?

[@paulfarkas1169]

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

[@johnlaw5278]

Where are the instruments for lefties?

[@caccialou2011]

Like hens teeth..

[@ARTUROSIERRALOPEZ]

Texas is huge

[@DanPhillips-ci7yn]

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

[@nuttynut54]

It would be awesome if this dude had some leftys sitting Somewhere in a closet

[@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……..😢