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That is cool. On the inside! Wow!

The marquetry goes over the entire back ... a different scene between each strut! From the workshop of Jean Larrivee!
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From the workshop of William Laskin of course!

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I've mentioned elsewhere, the really remarkable thing is not that all of these folks have become world-class guitar builders. It's that they've maintained their love for the craft and for one another over the course of 40-some years.

They've all travelled different paths, but their regard for one another and their mentor ties them together in a manner that's all too rare these days.

I've had the privilege of getting to know some of them. They are, to a one, funny, gracious, insightful, and relentlessly dedicated to their craft.

I am genuinely proud to know them.

I'll see you guys on the 7th. Jean, Linda, and I hope, the rest of the crew.

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I've mentioned elsewhere, the really remarkable thing is not that all of these folks have become world-class guitar builders. It's that they've maintained their love for the craft and for one another over the course of 40-some years.

They've all travelled different paths, but their regard for one another and their mentor ties them together in a manner that's all too rare these days.

I've had the privilege of getting to know some of them. They are, to a one, funny, gracious, insightful, and relentlessly dedicated to their craft.

I am genuinely proud to know them.

I'll see you guys on the 7th. Jean, Linda, and I hope, the rest of the crew.


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Thanks Steve ... much appreciated!
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Here's a link to the article in Acoustic Guitar Magazine.

http://acousticguitar.com/linda-manz...it-in-toronto/


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... and a link to the podcast interview that Jason from Fretboard Journal just posted.

https://www.fretboardjournal.com/pod...-duggan-smith/

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... and a photo of some of G.W. Barry's amazing work. I consider Gordon to be the eighth member of the group, having apprenticed with Jean just after us ... and considering his amazing body of work as a professional luthier over the last 35 years.


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This custom carbon fiber case (bonded with birch bark and leather) from the amazing Mark Kett in collaboration with Tony Duggan-Smith is one of my favorite things in the whole show!
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Just found this on youtube. George and I lost touch for probably 25 years. When he popped over to my shop after all of that time it was like he'd just walked out of the room for a couple of minutes ... no exaggeration. George is the most down to earth likeable guy you'll ever meet ... and the best finishing expert you'll run into!
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I had a great time hanging with Grit at his shop while he was engraving the fingerboard inlays on the Tom Thomson guitar ... what an artist!!!


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From the workshop of the amazing Linda Manzer!

Here's a cool little video that features Linda and her Almonte shop ... talking about this project a bit! http://m.ottawasun.com/videos/5415366542001


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