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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
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
Emergency Nail Repair
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One of the unfortunate aspects of playing guitar is that you have to care for your nails. I ripped this one up while making up a bed for a guest coming later this week. It doesn’t hurt, but it needs … Continue reading
The Spanish Guitar, inspiration, and Leonard Cohen’s song voice
Here is a voice that appreciates the guitar, and the spirit, of the guitar as an inspirational voice.
This is powerful. Let it touch you.
Rod’s Mom’s Guitar (son of) … Repairing the back braces
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Previously on the blog: I introduced the CF-100. Here are some pictures documenting the back braces problems and the fixes. All four back braces were partially detached! All four now attached and doing their jobs. Reaching inside for the brace … Continue reading
Rod’s Mom’s Guitar
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It seems like I have been doing repairs this summer more than building. I got a guitar in to repair last week from Rod, who fixes my car when needed. Unlike most of the guitars I work on, this is … Continue reading
After action change
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About three weeks ago I posted about a guitar that needed an intervention. Built by another luthier about 8 years ago, the guitar (a double top) has many issues. The most sever one being the action… the height of the … Continue reading
Picture studio
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Here is how I usually set up to take pictures of completed guitars. I have clamp lights which I cover with gauze or paper towels to soften shadows. The background is one of several that can use (but it is … Continue reading