Fretboard Journal musings about the Memphis Acoustic Guitar Festival

jt1 · #1 06-13-2015, 06:30 AM

Hello, all.

My Fretboard Journal piece about the Memphis Acoustic Guitar Festival is now posted here.

I had a fabulous time at the Festival. It was a pleasure meeting some of you.

Treenewt · #2 06-13-2015, 07:23 AM

John

Thanks for sharing that! I enjoy your writing very much (the Kalamazoo book and the Lichty build series!). Great to see a small sampling of the amazing work of all these luthiers.

jt1 · #3 06-13-2015, 07:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Treenewt

John

Thanks for sharing that! I enjoy your writing very much (the Kalamazoo book and the Lichty build series!). Great to see a small sampling of the amazing work of all these luthiers.

Thanks for the kind words!

SJ VanSandt · #4 06-13-2015, 09:00 AM

I regret not going: I imagine it will never be this uncrowded again.

Great article, John, and I love the guitars you presented. That Doerr is now my ultimate dream guitar - I dearly wish I had been able to play it!

StringMeUp · #5 06-13-2015, 09:01 AM

It must have been impossible to choose what to feature in your article. There were so many amazing guitars there. I wish I could have gone.

lizzard · #6 06-13-2015, 09:36 AM

Thanks for the field reporting. I was very close to attending. Next year!

I am happy to report that Tom's black Maple beauty is destined for Woodstock, IL

jt1 · #7 06-13-2015, 10:22 AM

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Originally Posted by StringMeUp

It must have been impossible to choose what to feature in your article. There were so many amazing guitars there. I wish I could have gone.

As anyone who attended can tell you, I omitted many more great instruments than I identified.

jt1 · #8 06-13-2015, 10:34 AM

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Originally Posted by lizzard

I am happy to report that Tom's black Maple beauty is destined for Woodstock, IL

Very cool! Please report in when you receive it.

Oxwood_Handmade · #9 06-13-2015, 11:16 AM

Nice article! It was wonderful to meet you, and, hey!...that's me and Tom Doerr in that photo!

Brad

usb_chord · #10 06-13-2015, 12:26 PM

It's surprising how little documentation there was of Julius' work by festival attendees. Good to see his OM-18 made the list. He's such a great builder. Thanks for sharing your lovely article, John!

CoolerKing · #11 06-13-2015, 12:27 PM

Great write-up John, and it was great to finally meet you in person!