"The Golden Spruce was at the heart of a conflict between native land rights and the interests of industry and government. One night in January of 1997, a logging scout named Grant Hadwin decided to end the dispute by cutting the tree down. The Haida called it their version of a drive-by shooting, and swore to let the tree return to nature. However, when they heard about Taylorуs project, they felt that putting a piece of the Golden Spruce into this instrument would ease their sorrow over the loss."
Gallery: Canada's National Guitar: the Voyageur
The places, people and parts that make the Voyageur so special.
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.