"Just had to write you a quick note to say again how much I love the guitarviol! It's so easy to play, the sounds I can create with minimal fuss are incredibly beautiful and haunting. I am currently working on episode 8 of True Blood and can tell you emphatically that it is one of the major components in the score and if you check out the show you will hear it often."
Nathan Barr - TV/Film Composer, Guitarist, Cellist

"As a musician I often require the use of special tools for the specific needs of my music. For one such project I needed a special electric guitar that had some sort of strong link with a more traditional instrument like the viola da gamba. It should however go beyond tradition and sport a more contemporary quality. I carefully researched the market for that kind of instrument although I knew that I needed a very special instrument that would probably have to be custom built. I did find a selection of instruments that more or less corresponded to my needs but only Jonathan Wilson's design seemed close to what I had in mind. The guitarviol (that's the name of Jonathan's model) is the product of the knowledge, careful research and development that you'd expect from such an innovative concept and included all the features that I needed. No mean feat because this is highly complex instrument! In the end after a nervous wait I received my guitarviol which is now part of my usual set of tools of trade. The guitarviol is without any doubt one of the more innovative instruments I have seen. More than that: it is a wonderful concept fully matured and masterfully created."
Carlos Alberto Augusto - Euhponium Ltd. Portugal

"When I can develop an intimate relationship with an instrument quickly, then I know the instrument is made well. On the GuitarViol, every note comes with a certain ease... and yet for every note that is played, I realize hundreds of other possibilities and nuances which creates a sense of humility. To discover this instrument is a lifetime quest. As a player, nothing can be more exciting than that."
Loga Ramin Torkian (Niyaz/Azam Ali-6 Degree Records)

"Jonathan's attitude, instruments and commitment to the industry helped make this show what it was, seeing the crowd at the Bowed Guitar booth all 3 days spoke volume to his masterful craft, I also got to see him play a few songs at night on a 6 string and he wowed us all. Can't say enough good things about this man and his instruments."
Andy Green - Newport/Miami Guitar Festival coordinator

"Jonathan builds unique, creative and well-crafted musical instruments for those unafraid to push the boundaries of instrument evolution. He's also been a joy to deal with in all aspects of our project."
Dave Bricker - Miami, Florida

"Jonathan has created one of the most unique and incredible instruments I have ever had the pleasure of playing and using. The workmanship and innovations of the TogaMan are mind blowing. This is something that more people, especially in the Film/TV composing world, need to check out and implement into their work. Amazing!!!"
Shawn Clement, CEO/Owner/Composer, Clemistry Music, Inc.