b'Quotes from musicians .What singles him out is desire and a capacity to buildRoger Bucknall in my opinion makes the finest the instrument which suits the individual, which hasinstruments to be found throughout the world. He is resulted in a powerful, continuing and lasting contributionan outstanding craftsman and designer of some of the to the development of acoustic guitar playing on themost beautiful guitars you could wish to see. Not only wider music scene in general on this side of the Atlantic.are they a feast for the eyes but they play and sound Hes clever, flexible, fearless and proud of what he does,sublime. He is truly a pioneer of the English guitar making knowing that hes loved in turn by musicians who he hasworld, but also an inventor and innovator. His work by helped and who he in turn admires. Hes well deserving ofits very nature commands respect from fellow makers his place among the very best craftsmen around everywhere. When it comes guitar making he is the Martin Carthyperfect ambassador here in the UK. He never ceases to amaze me with his enthusiasm, drive and energy.In my first few years as a solo artist I played severalHe has reached the lofty heights of his craft through different guitars. They were simply a tool for me until Isheer hard work and determination not found in any one found Rogers guitars, which shaped my playing styleelse I have ever known. The man is a genius.from there onwards. A lot of the English folk guitar styleGordon Giltrapand sound came from Rogers Fylde guitars. I cant remember exactly how I met him, but I do rememberRogers intuitive skills as a craftsman are, in my view, being impressed by his diligent sourcing of the bestunsurpassed by any other luthier I have encountered, and quality woods, and his obvious understanding ofmy admiration for his work is very considerable.musicians needs.Fylde Guitars is long established with a history stretching Nic Jones back to 1973. It is a name that now commands respect, In 1975 he built me the first of two custom resonatorliterally, all over the world, with Roger being viewed, not guitars, with which I recorded very regularly, including myjust be guitar players, but also by many other luthiers as a versions of The first cut is the deepest and Masters oftrue ambassador of English guitar making.War, which I regarded as high points of my career at thatKen Nicolpoint. I have a second guitar now, which I have used onRoger is so much more than an incredible instrument numerous recent sessions and on my own CDs.It has amaker.He has been intrinsic in helping the careers of unique and beautiful voice, I have never heard better. countless musicians and been a good friend to many of Roger is always experimenting and listens to the input ofthem.players, he is creative and versatile and highly supportive. Megan HenwoodHis guitars give British players the British guitar sound. Listen to Penguin Eggs and be thankful. Martin Simpson123'