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Well, alot happened. In the morning I carved a neck and heel. Afternoon trio practice, and evening… Del picked up his guitar and we had an ice cream at the local shop.
Monday in Guitarland
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I woke up and went out to the shop, where my previous night’s work was waiting for me. You can see in the gallery how I glue the fingerboard. I keep the fingerboard straight with the aluminum angle-iron and support … Continue reading
Sunday in Guitarland
Perfect weather : 80 degrees high 10:00 am… go down to the Seaside cafe and play for an hour 1:30 pm… a surprise visit from the Knuckles-Flinn’s, Chad and Karen. Chad was my first pre-order customer more than 20 years … Continue reading
New Music posted
I got an email from Larry Callan with an MP3 of him playing the guitar Rondo from a couple years ago. The recording has no effects like reverb. It represents the guitar nicely – Thanks Larry! Nice piece and playing. … Continue reading
Pictures from the British Museum
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The British Library published a gazillion pictures…for public use. These are a few having to do with guitar… The association seems to be with gypsies and vagabonds. This is part of the soul to which guitar appeals. All these images … Continue reading
New Rosettes
Making some new rosettes, with a tasteful amount of bling… Click pictures for details.
La Carinosa by Jose Romanillos
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In 2004, I went to Siguenza in Spain, to build a guitar with Jose Romanillos. Jose had just strung up a guitar, La Carinosa. I asked to spend some time with the guitar, made measurements, took pictures, played it a … Continue reading
DeFalla’s DeLuxe
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I’ve been collecting pieces for this guitar for months~ It’s starting to come together…. looking fine. Lined sides (Alaskan Yellow Cedar). Making “Deluxe” stuff for lines, and rosette.