What do you do with your time? Here are some thoughts “What Money Can’t Buy” on that by Del Lowery on his podcast, Retirement Talk (retirementtalk.org) I understand that you can subscribe to his podcasts on itunes. Del ordered a … Continue reading
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Guitars for sale
I will be posting some guitars that are for sale on the site soon. I promise. But here is another that I’ll highlight. Gruhn guitars is selling one from 2002 And Trilogy Guitars is selling one from 2011 I’m always … Continue reading
Love of Guitar – Why more than one?
Mark Knopfler discusses playing guitars with different personalities. At one point he gives one a kiss, but the video is about the love he has for 6 stringers. He gives some nice explanations and demonstrations.
Rick Beauregard visits
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Rick moved to nearby Semiahmoo about a year and half ago. Because he’s close by, he sometimes brings friends and family over to my place, where I give free shop tours. My shop is one of the top tourist attractions … Continue reading
Villa-Lobos Choros # 1
I’ve been learning this piece for the last few months. For me, it is quite challenging. I hope to have my own recording someday, but here is one for now. Played by my friend Alain Reiher on his guitar which … Continue reading
What is a Guitarrero? That’s what this blog is about. And here’s a nice video…
El tiempo de los guitarreros / The time of the luthiers from Wild About Films on Vimeo.
New maple Romanillos style.
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New guitar. Maple Romanillos style. Very similar to one I built 10 years ago or so. Finishing now.
The Wee Litl’un
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Michael Partigton’s guitar stayed here for a couple of days. I had to draw it, and take pictures of it. Don’t be jealous Michael. She was the perfect lady. She has no name, and the original maker is unknown. Probably … Continue reading
Luan Phung
http://scontent.cdninstagram.com/t50.2886-16/11768365_403326629877515_283787429_n.mp4 He’s gone to the jazz side. I don’t necessarily recommend this particular type of attire for playing french polish shellac guitars. But it is good to see him playing that guitar.
1996 Antonio Marin Montero
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Here are some pictures of a friend’s guitar. Antonio Marin Montero, 1996. And video