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Gallery: Canada's National Guitar: the Voyageur

The places, people and parts that make the Voyageur so special.

Gayla Drake
By Gayla DrakeSep 18, 2009
Gayla Drake
Drake was born in Iowa on December 3, 1964. She began playing the guitar at the age of 4 and performed Old-time music, Bluegrass music , and Celtic music throughout her formative years, finally recording her first CD of original music in 1994. She has released 14 additional recordings since that time, along with music for public television and independent films.
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"One of the primary considerations for the instrument was playability. Taylor and Riszanyi both wanted Voyageur to be playable by anyone, from well-calloused veterans to soft-fingered beginners. It sports many features common to high-end boutique guitars, such as a seven-piece neck, hand-scalloped bracing, wood bindings, and spectacular custom inlays."
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