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01-18-2018, 07:44 AM
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Schenk guitars
Does anyone know what is up with Schenk guitars? 5 years ago he was getting awards all over the place. Now they don't even have a website, and the Facebook page doesn't get updated.
It's crazy, because his guitars are incredible. I have one, and it's the best modern guitar (by modern I mean even across all strings as opposed to a bass heavy Martin sound) I've ever played. It's what every Taylor wishes it could be. Just seems really strange. But if you can get your hands on one, consider it! 
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01-18-2018, 07:53 AM
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Yeah, Rod makes a heckuva guitar! The official word is that his site was hacked, etc, etc... From what I gather that he's taking a break from the industry. Hopefully he'll be back soon as he is a great engineer and great builder....I mean Kevin Ryan uses his truss rod system as stated on Kevin's website so Rod is definitely an asset to the craft!
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01-18-2018, 08:33 AM
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I heard about the hack, and expected to see some sort of website rebuilt. Or even just operating off of Facebook regularly.
I wonder if it's the case of an expert craftsman who just doesn't have all the business desire or aptitude. Regardless, I hope he starts up again. It'd be a shame not to have his work be more available.
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01-18-2018, 10:52 AM
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I talked with him a couple of times last spring. Haven’t tried to call or anything since. As has been said, great guitars, not so great on the business end.
Mark
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01-18-2018, 11:16 AM
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Good to know. Thanks! I did see a FB post from him from July '17 that he's still indeed working, but that he lays low since he otherwise gets "too much" interest and too many build requests.
Probably a good problem to have, and he has sure earned his choice of how he wants to work.
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10-07-2023, 10:21 PM
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Schenk Guitars
I've been emailing Rod Schenk with some questions about his Ophirio model.
I specifically asked him if he's still building guitars because I had read some of these posts. He states his shop continues to be fully operational!
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10-08-2023, 06:29 AM
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Looks like his website is up. Some beautiful guitars, but also some interesting pricing policies (400 upcharge for us lefties ...).
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