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07-28-2011, 11:07 AM
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Black Bear Guitars
I just picked up a Black Bear D-CK1 with serial number 030 built in June of 1995 by Duane Heilman in Yakima, WA. It is slightly smaller than a dreadnaught with Koa back and sides and a cedar top. Wonderful rich voice and excellent craftsmanship. Any other Black Bear owners?
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08-23-2011, 11:11 AM
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I recently bought a Black Bear LG (serial number 045). I am the second owner. It was completed in April 1998 and, according to Duane Heilman, he "fashioned the appointments in the style of the older Gibson LG".
This guitar has a warm sound. Excellent mid range. I play quite a bit in open tunings and the drop D 6th string is incredible.
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08-27-2011, 10:14 AM
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I first met Duane at a GAL convention, and have run into him a few times since then. Duane is a fine builder--creative, artistic, even whimsical--and if luthiers weren't so eternally broke I would buy one of his instruments.
Congrats and enjoy yours! Steve
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09-02-2011, 03:07 PM
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Stephen, it was a real treat to view your gallery. I could "hear" them as I was wandering through them. Beautiful stuff.
Being a Texpatriate, I, curious to know whether you and other luthiers use mesquite in any part of guitar construction? I realize it may not have good tonal qualities, but it's such a beautiful wood. Cheers, Paul
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09-02-2011, 08:45 PM
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Hi Paul,
I fear we're starting to hijack this thread, but I will say that Mesquite has been used, and successfully. Not sure if Duane has used it, but it sounds like something he'd like to try. It is beautiful. As a bonus, if the guitar doesn't amount to much, you could throw it on the barbie and make something wonderful for dinner. Thanks for the kind words, by the way! Steve
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09-04-2011, 05:13 PM
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Back to Bears
Can't tell if the originator of this thread bought from a craigslist seller or is interested in trading his recently acquired Bear. The link below is from 8/11/2011, but the reply link in it leads to a craigslist ad that's been deleted. If the current owner is interested in trading, perhaps you have something to trade and it's a win-win !
Can't you just feel the love ?! http://www.acousticspeak.com/seattle...n-seattle-1750 Last edited by ptferris; 09-04-2011 at 05:37 PM.
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