Laughing Raven Guitars

03/31/2026

Visiting Southern Manitoba? Pop into Janzen Brothers Music in Winkler and take this lovely Koa Parlour guitar for a test strum. Yes, of course you can order online just use the link below.

Using my last name as a guitar name was going to be trouble since people always hesitated when they saw the word Laugh right in the front. Rather than explaini

07/04/2025

Sold so quick i forgot to get a picture with all 6 strings! Must be an age thing. Old age and treachery is working fine but old age and wisdom is a little elusive.

Indian rosewoods back and sides, engleman top, cocobolo fingerboard and ebony bridge. New owner drove over all the way from Saskatchewan to get it.

Whats next?…building an R/C boat. 100kmh is within reach. Yeehaw.

11/13/2023

Always a great day when you put the strings on! Just finished this Koa parlour size guitar with a spruce top. Ebony fingerboard and bridge. Sounds lovely. Most of the wood arrived in Winnipeg back in the 80’s so it is used to our prairie seasons. Of course she’s for sale, give me a buzz.

09/23/2023

09/05/2023

Nice little Koa parlour guitar getting its first coat of finish. Wood was harvested back in th early 80’s and has been waiting quietly hoping to become a guitar.

03/14/2023

Seeing someone play an instrument you made is so thrilling. Thank you soo much Janzen Brothers Music Company.

Available at Janzen Brothers Music Co.https://www.janzenbrothers.com/laughing-raven-weissenborn-style-guitar.htmlThis instrument is best described as a Acous...

03/02/2023

02/10/2023

A great little guitar store in Winkler Mb called Janzen Brothers Music Company is now selling my acoustic lap guitar. If you have a chance, stop in for a test slide and strum. Stop in even if you looking for something else, they are a really friendly bunch. Tell ‘em Dean says Hi.

01/11/2023

01/10/2023

So excited to post that Mar-Schell’s Music will be selling one my guitars. A nice store out on Henderson.

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03/26/2022

Made my first $5 from guitar building but you will never guess how. Go ahead …. guess. Well, towards the end of the day I was talking to a guy and as he left he handed me the $5. He said it was a tip because he really enjoyed our talk. He was wearing a mask so I hardly know what he looks like but he made my day. He is now a permanent part of my guitar journey. What a day!