Show of Hands
Steve Knightley and Phil Beer are widely acknowledged as the finest acoustic roots duo in England and play many of
our instruments from Guitars to Cuatros and of course Steve has been instrumental in making the cello mandolin our
most popular seller .. thanks Steve :-) http://www.showofhands.co.uk/
Martyn Joseph
A favourite artist of ours http://www.martynjoseph.net/
David Oddy’s tenor guitar gave me a new insight and a new door into my songwriting. I found voicing’s that I would have
struggled to find on a six string and textures that have inspired some of my most popular songs. Add to that the sheer
beauty and quality of the craftsmanship and it has become an instrument that I greatly treasure. I take it all over the
world and wouldn't dream of being on stage without it. I’m thrilled that Davids son Nick will continue to build upon his
Fathers legacy and create these beautiful guitars that channel so much joy into the world. ' Martyn Joseph
He plays a tenor guitar created by David that was made from a Mahogany desk owned by David’s father.
Ian Cleverdon of The Huers
The Huers: Phil Caffrey and Ian Cleverdon are an acoustic duo based in North West England, and regularly appear with
their Oddy instruments around the UK, performing both their own material and their unique arrangements of popular
songs. Ian plays David Oddy cello-mandolin, OM guitar, mandolin and tenor, Phil plays a David Oddy cello-mandolin. They
can often be seen demonstrating the instruments at guitar shows as part of their work with Bose Professional PA
systems.
More information can be found at http://www.thehuers.co.uk where you can see videos of them playing their
David Oddy instruments.
Paul Downes
Paul's sensitive and yet fun approach to his live performances puts him among the most respected artists on
the British acoustic music scene today.
He has been introduced (much to his embarrassment) as one of the greatest acoustic guitarists in the world.
It is easy to see why when you see the dazzling array of styles he performs with effortless brilliance, but at the
same time he considers himself as a singer of songs, rather than a guitar technician.
What Paul says about Oddy instruments…”I’m pleased and proud to be the owner of the very first instrument
David Oddy ever sold - the first mandocello.I have subsequently become the owner of a guitar, banjo and
mandolin - all of fabulous quality - indeed, my guitar is, arguably, one of the finest ever built anywhere.I am delighted that the tradition of fine
craftsmanship is being carried on by David’s son, Nick. The legend continues...=”
http://www.pauldownes.com/index.html
David Jenkinson of Two’s Company
David sings and plays guitar and cello-mandolin. He was taught his first instruments – piano and trumpet – by teachers at
school, but began learning to play electric guitar without tuition aged fifteen. One year later he was given his first acoustic
guitar, and he fell in love with folk music the same summer at Fairport’s 40th Cropredy Convention. He has since taught himself
to play the cello-mandolin and tenor guitar, and has ambitions to further expand his collection of acoustic instruments in the
future. http://www.twoscompanyfolk.co.uk/index.php
Pete Christie
A British singer-songwriter / acoustic fingerstyle guitarist who plays from the heart and sings from the soul – a
must see for anyone who loves acoustic music. He plays a sunburst Indian Rosewood Dreadnought guitar see him
playing it here http://www.petechristie.co.uk/
Flynn Cohen
Acoustic Guitarist Flynn Cohen has performed all over the world with many notable acts in traditional and contemporary
acoustic music. See his website here http://www.flynncohen.net/home.cfm .. or follow him on Facebook
John Williams
Singer songwriter Folk and Roots acoustic music. The proud owner of 4 Oddy instruments 2 Cello Mandolins, Tenor
Guitar and 000 concert Guitar, playing in festivals and folk clubs across the England and Wales.
https://www.facebook.com/folkuk/
Mark Pidgeon
Singer songwriter and founding member of 'Fagins Gang' http://www.markpidgeon.com
Ian Walker
Plays a rather nice Quilted Maple Oddy Guitar and Mandocello. Ian has now formed his own Band, “THE
IAN WALKER BAND” comprising Moe Walker, Jimmy Scott and Ian. http://www.ianwalkeronline.com
Orchid Electronics
John Godsland is an electronics wizard producing some fantastic audio kit including a great DI box used by Steve Knightley amongst
many others. http://www.orchid-electronics.co.uk/
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