Henkes & Blazer / Milwaukee D-34 / Guitar
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Milwaukee D-34 |
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Milwaukee DreadnoughtThe construction and design of this model go back to the Larson brothers of Chicago who built very unique and characteristic steel string guitars until the early 1940s.
The braces were reinforced by laminating spruce with rosewood in their most sophisticated guitars. Very wide purfling patterns and pyramid bridges with flattened peaks are additional features their unique appearance.
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To view the different styles go to: http://www.antique-acoustics.de/en/stilein2.htm
Henkes und Blazer, Germany 
Through building their own guitars in the style of traditional American steel string guitars and through specializing in the restoration and repair of American pre-war instruments, they realized how similar these guitars were to the traditional German guitars in construction and materials.
Their new Tuebingen workshop opened in 1996. As aficionados of old American guitars, they have been creating many replicas of these wonderful instruments, authentic not only in their looks, but also in design and construction.
In addition to that, Blazer & Henkes are also specialists for the creation of modern guitar design, delicate pearl inlays as well as for restoration and repair work of vintage guitars.
Also, you will usually find an exquisite selection of vintage instruments in their shop.
