I spent the better part of Sunday afternoon at the VIGF and had the opportunity to spend some time talking with Bruce and playing both of the instruments he had displayed (Bruce, I was the big guy who sounded better on the small guitar
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The small pear wood guitar was absolutely amazing, even over the background din of the exhibition hall you could hear how special it was. Having only been familiar with his work through this forum, it was fantastic to be able to try his instruments in person, and also speak to the man himself.
Was really great to have all those luthiers there, many from the US and eastern Canada making the trek.
I'll have to start saving up...and also hope for a more favorable currency exchange rate ;-).
Later
Rob