Author Archives: steve
Gyan Riley, Arooj Aftab
Monday (Jan 20) went to the Arooj Aftab concert in Vancouver. Before the concert, during dinner, Gyan told me about his new album, Winter Sun. Which should be available in the usual formats soon. Gyan was part of the band … Continue reading
Today in the kitchen
My finishing room. I have a couple in process.
Shawna’s Guitar : Guitar damage assessment.
A local Blaine business person (Shawna, of The Living Pantry) brought her guitar to me to assess it’s situation. So I made a video to detail the situation. Some good helpful comments by you tubers
Raphael Feuillatre Concert experience
It’s been five days since I went to to see Raphael Feuillatre at the Vancouver Playhouse and Wow. This is among the top concerts I have ever attended, musically, emotionally, and personally. Mind and heart permanently changed. Thank you Raphael, … Continue reading
A friend’s new website – Pedro Cortes
A wonderful guitarist, Pedro Cortes has a new website. https://harmonica-carrot-bctm.squarespace.com/ Pedro is an accomplished guitarist. He’s worked with other flamenco, jazz, and movie artists. And he’s a big teddy-bear. I built a guitar for him a few years ago which … Continue reading
Mystery: What is this thing on the guitar?
Let me know what you think.
I made Mel a guitar 20 years ago, and here he is buying this lovely…. And seeming to appreciate it, even though it is slightly used. Before sending it off, I touched up the finish, and made and attached an … Continue reading
Let’s look at some Koa
I’ve had this wood for a while. I could make it into a nice guitar. It’s not dramatically figured. It is very straight grained, well quartered, which as a luthier, I love. But there is some flame as well.
Update from Valerie
Last year Valerie got a new guitar I built for her. After having it for a year, she seems to be enjoying it. Hi, So nice to hear from you. I was just thinking about the fact that I’ve had … Continue reading