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Customer Testimonials

Here's what our customers say about their Selah Guitar and working with Pete Hamelink:

"I love my Selah Guitar! I knew when I placed my order I would be happy with the workmanship. But the guitar Pete built for me turned out better than I could have imagined! Pete takes pride in his instruments and goes the extra mile to make sure that his customers are happy. He took the time to ask me what I wanted in a guitar and built it to my specifications, down to the size of the neck and the abalone dove embedded in the headstock. It plays beautifully and sounds wonderful. I have had the opportunity to play many of Pete's guitars and am constantly amazed by his ability and consistency in creating quality instruments. His attention to detail and high standards make him an exceptional luthier. His personalized approach only adds to the experience. Each guitar is unique and special. I am very pleased with my purchase. Thanks, Pete!" - Lisa

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Link to close-up photo: Ebony veneer head stock with Mother of Pearl dove and Silver Schaller M-6 tuners. Link to close-up photo: Top of rosette image.
Link to close-up photo: Maple neck and Walnut back of guitar. Link to close-up photo: Middle of rosette image.
Link to close-up photo: Cutaway back panel and neck. Link to close-up photo: Bottom or rosette image

"I love my Selah Guitar! Pete kept my needs in mind as he crafted it, so it fits my hands and playing style. It is so easy to play that it gives me the confidence to try new things and consequently I am a better guitarist. It's so beautiful to listen to and to look at! Playing it is a real pleasure. Thanks Pete!" - April

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"In 1968 I picked up my first guitar and was awe-struck. Thirty-five years and countless guitars later I took delivery of the finest guitar I have ever played, a custom Selah Guitar by Pete Hamelink. I hope that the next thirty-five years will enable me to reach my personal musical best with the help of this extraordinary instrument. Thanks, Pete – the awe has returned." - Mark W.

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"If I could put my experience playing a Selah guitar into one word I would say, 'stunning'. The instrument has subtleties when played lightly that are truly extraordinary. Yet structurally it is sturdy and capable of thunderous volume and taking vigorous delivery.

The dreadnought has the volume, dynamics, and tonal range of a jumbo. I realize this is hard to believe. But I record. And I have a professional quality jumbo that I play as well. The Selah Crescendo meets or exceeds my jumbo in volume, timbre, and dynamics. The jumbo has a slightly brighter tone, which is expected in comparing a dreadnought frame with a concert style frame. In every tonal aspect the Selah Crescendo is superior. I find myself reaching for the Selah Crescendo more than any other guitar I own.

Playing the ebony neck is like going on a journey. It's easy to grip, easy to play. The guitar is well balanced. I can play with a flat pick or finger pick it and it sounds wonderful either way. The only difficulty is trying to figure out which sounds better, they both sound so good." - Randy

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