Exploring the Craft of Girouard Mandolins
If you've spent any time hanging out in bluegrass circles or scrolling through acoustic instrument forums, you've probably heard someone raving about Girouard mandolins. They aren't the kind of instruments you'll find hanging on the wall of every big-box music store, and honestly, that's part of the charm. These are small-shop instruments built with a level of soul and precision that you just can't get from a factory assembly line. Based out of Contoocook, New Hampshire, Max and Lauri Girouard have carved out a serious reputation for themselves by building mandolins that sound like they've been played for fifty years right out of the case. ...