Polak Gypsyjazzguitars is a new company founded in 2016 but which has morphed from the well known "ERG Guitars" already founded back in 1987. 
"Polak Gypsyguitars" founded by luthier Edward Polak belongs to the very few companies worldwide who builds absolutely outstanding Gypsyjazz guitars available these days. Especially the "Model Bertino" (image right, Model Bertino - Tobacco series) in built in different makings (Maple Series, Tobacco Series and Eucalypt Series) and the models of Yakoov Hooter´s "Gypsyjazz Premium"-series are to mention here. Oustanding Gypsyjazz Guitars which not only look like this but also sound outstanding.
Who is Edward Polak?
Edward Polak grew up in Belarus and started building his first guitar at the age of 15 he traded it for a bike! Ever since, he has been building guitars of many kinds: electric, bass, acoustic and Gypsy. Edward used the knowledge he gained over 25 years of building musical instruments to establish his own company in Russia and later in Israel. His company was previously known as ERG is now Polak Guitars, proudly bearing the master luthier's name.
Why Polak Guitars?
With over 25 years in the field, we have gained a level of expertise that allows us to perfect our work, raise it to a premium level and impart the highest qualities to our creations.
We never compromise on materials, hardware, tools or even the smallest screw. Our stock of woods was dried in the best climates of Israel for at least ten years.
Every guitar undergoes thorough quality inspection to make sure you get the best instrument you ever held.
Jeder Arbeitsschritt wird sogfälttig von Hand durchgeführt. Maschinen übernehmen nur manchen harten Teil der Arbeit welche lediglich maschinell erledigt werden kann (sägen, bohren, pressen etc.).
The guitars of the series "Model Bertino" are beeing hand-laquered with "French finish" (Schellack). After applying each layer it has to be dryed first, will be sanded again and applied the next layer of laquer and so forth. The whole process of laquering takes 14 days in all until the guitar has reached the right consistency and colour. Watch Eddi Polak work the laquer in the video here:
