As a guitarmaker, I'm probably best known for the custom-made flamenco guitars I create in my workshop on the West coast of Canada. The instruments that I build are often made with beautifully-figured exotic woods, which I also use to make handcrafted cejillas (capos).
All of my capos are "made-to-order" and are based on a traditional Spanish design that dates from the 18th century. The peg and the center section of each capo (capodastre) are carved from Madagascar ebony ... and the sides of the capo, depending on your preference, can be made from any one of 21 different types of exotic wood. In the "Capo Gallery" below, you'll find images of several cejillas that have been created from these exotic woods, including a Special Edition capo made of Mexican snakewood.
The base of this unique "Special Edition" capo is carved entirely from three hand-selected and beautifully-figured pieces of rare Mexican snakewood. To further add to the value of the capo (cejilla), a fine rosewood tightening peg is enhanced with a ring and crown made from African ebony. Click on the arrow to see several images of this finely handcrafted capo.
To order this capo, click on the checkbox titled "Special Edition" and then complete the form below. The price includes the cost of shipping.
Special Edition (US$165)
The price of all capos is US$85, except for the "Special Edition" capos, which are individually priced (as shown in The Capo Gallery above). To order a custom-made capo, select the wood you require in The Capo Gallery by clicking on one (or more) of the checkboxes. After you have selected the wood, enter your name, address, and comments (if any) in the form and then press the [Send Order] button.
Once your order is received, you will be sent a confirmation (by e-mail), which contains information about payment options and the delivery date. Please note that the prices (quoted above) include the cost of shipping. Questions about the capos or the ordering process can be sent directly to the guitarmaker at :
Daniel Turner
The Guitarmaker's Workshop
212 - 909 Pembroke Street,
Victoria, BC, Canada.
Throughout the "flamencoguitarmaker" family of websites (in 7 languages) you will find detailed information about the individually handcrafted guitars created by Daniel Turner for players, fine instrument collectors, and flamenco aficionados around the world. If you are interested in having a very unique flamenco guitar made to your own specifications, all the necessary information to get started can be found on the following sites :
The "Super Negra" is an exquisite custom-made instrument created for flamenco guitarists who require a powerful, bright, and clean sound with exceptional dymanic range.
The Spanish Guitar Seminar, which is held in Santa Barbara, California once every two years, is a very unique and informative two-day program for Flamenco and Classical guitar enthusiasts, fine instrument collectors and connoisseurs. The next Seminar begins on July 9th, 2010.
The Spanish Guitar Calendar is a limited edition" high-quality annual publication created especially for the Spanish guitar aficionado. It features a photographic collection of exotic custom-made instruments as hand-crafted by guitarmaker, Daniel Turner.
The "Guitarras Flamencas" Screensaver showcases 16 images from the luthier's gallery of photographs. It can be installed on any computer running Windows XP or Windows Vista. (see below)
Sixteen photographs of the guitarmaker's custom-made Spanish guitars have been combined into a Screensaver that can be installed on any computer running Windows XP or Windows Vista. The process of downloading and installing a screensaver is relatively quick and easy, but if you are not familiar with it, you may find the "Download and Installation Guide" helpful.
Throughout the "flamencoguitarmaker" family of websites (in 7 languages) you will find detailed information about the individually handcrafted guitars created by Daniel Turner for players, fine instrument collectors, and flamenco aficionados around the world. If you are interested in having a very unique flamenco guitar made to your own specifications, all the necessary information to get started can be found on the following sites :