Thanks for the site Jon.

There was a guy over in the States named Bozo(with one of those funny things over the "z") Podunovac, who built stuff very much like Zematis. Very old-world European with lots of blatant (some would say "over the top") decorations. Huge pearl inlays and lots of wood marquetry.

A number of prominent musicians played his guitars but they seemed to gaudy for most people's tastes.

Somewhat similar to the old "SilverBelle" banjos and the odd Paramount or Orpheum. 'Course Gibson made their "Florentine and Bella Voce" (pictures of Italy all over it) so I guess that's what some folks wanted.

Rick

Rick