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I got a letter from Nacio DeFalla.  Apparently he likes the guitar, Luna.  It’s deeply gratifying to hear from players enjoying the guitars. Hey Steve, Ok….where to begin…. Luna!!! What a magnificent instrument. Clear, Precise, Multilayered with beautiful easily controllable … Continue reading →

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Mark Hilliard Wilson,  Hanh Nguyen,  Aidrien Wilkins, and David Feingold   Sunday January 10th, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. Vancouver Academy of Music in Mary Olson Hall 1270 Chestnut Street, Vancouver BC $25 adult Tickets at the door $15 Student and … Continue reading →

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Here is a rig to hold the guitar while pounding in frets 14 – 19. Jose Romanillos surrounded by students. Siquenza, Spain 2004 (Click for a clearer larger picture.) The piece of wood that is inserted into the guitar sound-hole … Continue reading →

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The DeFalla deluxe got a label today.  Luna. Here she is.

John Rollins Benefit Benefit/Fundraiser,Auction,Special Event Musicians from Bellingham and Seattle will be performing early music, flamenco and Brazilian music. The event includes a silent auction of donated musical instruments. John Rollins is a long time and highly regarded local luthier … Continue reading →

I have added a new piece to the music page. Cantilena, written by Hilary Field, interpretted by me. Appologies to all for a couple clammy notes….

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Originally this was to be a solid double top. (Good things come in threes) But I decided to make another channeled double top. Usually cedar is opaque to light. However, after routing the channels, the remaining shell of cedar is … Continue reading →

I took the cedar twins (the third sibling is still in gestation) up to Vancouver, where Stanton C Jack has been putting them through their paces. It was fun to hear Stanton try them and hear his impressions of the … Continue reading →

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John Rollins is a luthier in Bellingham. We’ve known each other for while. He builds period instruments: lutes, guitars…more After looking at my method of suspending the neck by clamping from Tuesday, John sent me pictures of his method of … Continue reading →