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A Word of Appreciation
On almost a daily basis I am gobsmacked by the artistry and craftsmanship displayed on these pages. Having succumbed to the lure of a custom made guitar, I now find it almost impossible to imagine purchasing a factory-made instrument.
I believe it takes an incredible dedication and desire to create something that is not only a work of art, but a finely crafted musical instrument. My hat is off to each and every one of you. It's not likely I will ever meet any of you, or get an opportunity to play one of your magnificent guitars, but I think I may speak for many who simply enjoy reading the process and viewing the results. Thank you all!
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As well as many fun AGF folks! Cheers Paul
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4 John Kinnaird SS 12c CUSTOMS: Big Maple/WRC Dread(ish) Jumbo Spanish Cedar/WRC Jumbo OLD Brazilian RW/WRC Big Tunnel 14 RW/Bubinga Dread(ish) R.T 2 12c sinker RW/Claro 96 422ce bought new! 96 LKSM 12 552ce 12x12 J. Stepick Bari Weissy WRC/Walnut More |
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Yes, once you’ve been through the first build, you never go back…not only the absolute finest built guitars which have sound qualities that are super amazing, but just engaging in the build relationship with the luthiers which results in a long lasting friendship! I can’t echo enough how these last few builds have enriched my musical friendships…but also, watching the builds on this forum has been an enriching experience.
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Jeff Mark Hatcher Pina Parlor Torrified Maple/Cedar Stephen Kinnaird 00 B&W Ebony/Engelmann Spruce Simon Fay African Blackwood/Sinker Redwood Wolfgang Jellinghaus Torres Modelo 43S Maple/Spruce K Yairi CYTM Maple/Cedar |
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Jim Magill Director, The Swannanoa Gathering Guitars:'07 Circa OM, '09 Bashkin 00-12fret, '10 Circa 00 12-fret, '17 Buendia Jumbo, '17 Robbins R.1, '19 Doerr Legacy Select, '12 Collings 000-28H Koa. Pre-War guitars: '20 0-28, '22 00-28, '22 000-28. Mandolins: '09 Heiden Heritage F5, '08 Poe F5 , 1919 Gibson F-4, '80 Monteleone Grand Artist mandolin, '83 Monteleone GA (oval),'85 Sobell cittern. |
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Great sentiment indeed and agreed upon by me as well. I cab give you the opportunity to meet and become friends with several of these great builders and play many many high end handcrafted guitars in a very relaxed setting this Sept. if you would truly like to.
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That's a very enticing invitation, thank you! I may be abroad in September, so it may be like smoke.
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I own 41 guitars. Most are made of wood. Some are not. |