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Old 04-17-2019, 07:57 PM
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It sure is gorgeous, Ryan. What's it coming into the shop for...besides making you and Steve drool over her backside?

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Glad you’re going to make it Doug! You’re going to love the area.

Here’s a shot of a back of a Guild D-55. In 1968, Guild built a prototype line of 13 original D-55’s. They were of different species of backs through the line, but this one (#9 of the 13 from 1969) is Brazilian Rosewood. It’s a purty piece of wood.

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Old 04-17-2019, 08:20 PM
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Joel, pretty much a full 250,000 mile overhaul. Neck reset, refret, New nut, saddle. The whole she-bang. A friend of ours recently acquired it and wants it in close to tip-top shape. Probably to eventually find its way into a Guild collector’s hands.
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Old 04-19-2019, 09:16 AM
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That Brazilian Guild is a first for me ... what a cool guitar!
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Old 04-24-2019, 06:45 AM
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White Tiger CS in the white.

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Old 04-24-2019, 07:02 AM
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White Tiger CS in the white.

This is one of my favorite stages in the process, Ryan. You get to stand back and see it as a guitar for the first time, with the accompanying sense of accomplishment.....

.....and then, after that brief moment of wonder and excitement.....the reality of the “finishing” part of the process sets in.....and I cry!!! Ha ha, not really.....well, maybe a little bit.

This reality is why I was interested in talking to you, at Toms, about the logistics of having someone else do the finishing. It’s not that I don’t enjoy doing it myself.....but that I’d rather be using the time to build the next one.

This is a really cool looking guitar, guys.....and I’m looking forward to seeing her all shiny and strung up.

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Old 04-24-2019, 10:14 AM
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Joel, I understand. You feel like you have built something at this stage, but...then it has to be made it to something complete. Tony does save us many heartaches while we continue building. If his finish wasn’t so darn perfect maybe it would be a harder choice, but it is - and it’s an easy one to make.
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I hope it's ok to post this here, guys - seemed like a good place to do so.

A friend and I had the opportunity this week to drive over to Nacogdoches and visit with Steve and Ryan and they are very gracious hosts!

Steve and I both have Gallagher guitars from the same era, '75 for mine and '76 for his, so I took mine for a comparison. Plus, we were able to share stories about our first visits to Gallagher Guitars.

Steve playing my Gallagher -


And he also played my first build (without laughing, I might add )-


And Barry playing a Size 1 Kinnaird with Ryan looking on -


Many thanks to Steve and Ryan for the opportunity to visit a really nice shop and the wonderful East Texas Piney Woods area - it was fun!

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Old 04-25-2019, 07:48 AM
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Joel, I understand. You feel like you have built something at this stage, but...then it has to be made it to something complete. Tony does save us many heartaches while we continue building. If his finish wasn’t so darn perfect maybe it would be a harder choice, but it is - and it’s an easy one to make.
I am frequently amazed at the durability of Tony's finish, as well as the beauty and TONE. I have often been saved from my own mistakes and miscalculation by Tony's work. Tough stuff, and so pretty.

Tony, if you are reading this, THANK YOU VERY MUCH!!!

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Old 04-25-2019, 10:22 AM
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I hope it's ok to post this here, guys - seemed like a good place to do so.

A friend and I had the opportunity this week to drive over to Nacogdoches and visit with Steve and Ryan and they are very gracious hosts!

Steve and I both have Gallagher guitars from the same era, '75 for mine and '76 for his, so I took mine for a comparison. Plus, we were able to share stories about our first visits to Gallagher Guitars.

Steve playing my Gallagher -


And he also played my first build (without laughing, I might add )-


And Barry playing a Size 1 Kinnaird with Ryan looking on -


Many thanks to Steve and Ryan for the opportunity to visit a really nice shop and the wonderful East Texas Piney Woods area - it was fun!

David
David, it was a blast getting to visit with you and Barry. And finally getting to meet. Ryan and I love such gatherings, as they beat working all to pieces. Of course your Gallagher was a delight to see/play as it is of historical significance. And I'm not laughing while playing your guitar because it was/is no laughing matter. It's simply the best first effort to come through our shop. Thanks for bringing it!
Now that you know how to find us, don't be a stranger. Only next time, bring your Laguna band saw with you?

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Old 04-25-2019, 01:12 PM
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David, thanks for stopping by! It was a blast hanging out with you and Barry.

For everyone else, enjoy this picture of a random hole in a perfectly good set of Celebes Ebony sides.

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Old 04-25-2019, 03:30 PM
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I hope it's ok to post this here, guys - seemed like a good place to do so.

A friend and I had the opportunity this week to drive over to Nacogdoches and visit with Steve and Ryan and they are very gracious hosts!

Steve and I both have Gallagher guitars from the same era, '75 for mine and '76 for his, so I took mine for a comparison. Plus, we were able to share stories about our first visits to Gallagher Guitars.

Steve playing my Gallagher -


And he also played my first build (without laughing, I might add )-


And Barry playing a Size 1 Kinnaird with Ryan looking on -


Many thanks to Steve and Ryan for the opportunity to visit a really nice shop and the wonderful East Texas Piney Woods area - it was fun!

David


What a cozy looking shop.
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Old 04-25-2019, 08:25 PM
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What a cozy looking shop.
Thanks Dion! It serves us much better than the old shop.
Though, quadruple the size as we did, we sometimes wish for even more space.

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Old 04-26-2019, 07:31 AM
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David, thanks for stopping by! It was a blast hanging out with you and Barry.
It was also a pleasure visiting with you, Ryan, and seeing the fine work y'all do, hearing your stories, and finally getting to meet! Y'all have quite a peaceful setting in which to work there in the Piney Woods of East Texas.

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David, it was a blast getting to visit with you and Barry. And finally getting to meet. Ryan and I love such gatherings, as they beat working all to pieces. Of course your Gallagher was a delight to see/play as it is of historical significance. And I'm not laughing while playing your guitar because it was/is no laughing matter. It's simply the best first effort to come through our shop. Thanks for bringing it!

Now that you know how to find us, don't be a stranger. Only next time, bring your Laguna band saw with you?

Steve
Thanks, Steve! That's very kind of you and it somehow sounded better when you played it than when I play it at home. Probably because it was around all those Kinnaird guitars!

Bring some billets when you come visit and we'll have a resawing session on the Laguna - seriously.

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Old 04-26-2019, 09:05 AM
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Thanks Dion! It serves us much better than the old shop.

Though, quadruple the size as we did, we sometimes wish for even more space.



Steve


Funny how that goes hey, we always fill the space we have! I hope La Conner goes well for you folks!

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Old 04-26-2019, 09:13 PM
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Bring some billets when you come visit and we'll have a resawing session on the Laguna - seriously.

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Ok, now we're talking! Thanks David.

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Funny how that goes hey, we always fill the space we have! I hope La Conner goes well for you folks!

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Thank you Dion. Guess you aren't attending this year? At least I looked for your name on the list and didn't see it. We'll keep your spot warm for you!

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