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
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
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
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