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About steve

Luthier in the northwest of the Northwest. Classical guitars, custom instruments, repairs and restorations.

Guitar and time

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

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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.

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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

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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

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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.

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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.

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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

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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.

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1996 Antonio Marin Montero

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Here are some pictures of a friend’s guitar. Antonio Marin Montero, 1996. And video

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