Daryl Perry – 2025 No. 264

About the luthier

This masterful concert guitar was crafted by Daryl Perry, one of Canadas most respected luthiers, working from his Winnipeg-based workshop since the early 1980s. Deeply influenced by the great guitar makers of the 19th and 20th centuries, Perrys approach is defined by the use of traditional hand tools and a profound sensitivity to the character of each wood he selects. His instruments have earned the trust of world-renowned players such as Marcin Dylla, and are known for their exceptional tonal purity, structural integrity, and elegant understatement. Each guitar is a refined synthesis of tradition, precision, and deeply musical intuition.

About the guitar

The 2025 No. 264 is a new, traditionally built concert guitar that fully embodies Perrys vision of what a great classical instrument should be. Its spruce top, finished in French polish, is paired with Indian rosewood back and sides, creating a warm, singing voice with remarkable balance and color separation. Visually, the guitar is understated yet sophisticated, echoing the quiet elegance of historic instruments while remaining highly expressive in its own right.

Tonally, it offers a captivating blend of clarity and subtle richness. Each register is carefully shaped: the basses are present but never overwhelming, offering a supportive cushion of sound, while the trebles project with crystalline articulation. What sets this guitar apart is its tonal separation and spatial clarity. Each note occupies its own space, allowing complex polyphonic textures to unfold with ease. The sustain is generous, yet it never blurs articulation making the guitar feel simultaneously powerful and controlled. With an air body resonance between F-sharp and G, it offers a grounded, stable platform for a wide dynamic range and interpretive nuance.

The guitar features a 650 mm scale and a 51 mm nut, with a lightweight body of just 1,440 grams, contributing to an overall sensation of responsiveness and intimacy. It invites expressive playing without resistance, rewarding even the most nuanced phrasing with a full, open voice. Fitted with Alessi tuning machines and finished entirely in French polish, this is an instrument of rare refinement, crafted to serve both the performer and the music with distinction.