There is a wonderful guitar builder here in Ottawa who is not afraid of building outside the box. Here is a link to luthier Mike Sankey who just completed a unique request that I asked him to create. The guitar is ergonomically and sonically amazing! Here is a link to Mike's blog page. http://www.sankeyguitars.com/blog/2011/11/17/ergonomically-correct.html
Every so often I will get an email from someone I mentored years ago. Having taught guitar at Duquesne University in Pittsburgh and St. Vincent College in Latrobe and currently teaching at Carleton University, I will occasionally get an unexpected email. Here are two examples from guitarists I had a chance to work with. These two students at the time were very motivated and excited about learning music and understanding their instrument. Receiving these emails is one of the most gratifying feelings a mentor can have.