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Old 02-03-2012, 10:04 AM
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There was also some Stella-style instruments built by Nick Kukich (Franklin Guitar Co). I played one at Mandolin Bros store a few years ago. It was slightly different from the other offerings as it had a solid peg head with enclosed tuners and pin bridge. He made no attempt to recreate the Stella purfling design or build an accurate copy of Leadbelly's guitar.

For someone looking for a more modern instrument, the Veillette offerings are the cat's meow! One of Joe's specialties is making unique instruments like the Gryphon, Terzilla, and baritone 12.

http://www.veilletteguitars.com/index.shtml

Joe is somewhat of an Energizer Bunny in that he is always innovating.
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