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Advanced Shell Technology- Titanium pins review

Terence — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 10:00:36 +0000

Advanced Shell Technology | 2012 | Titanium Bridgepin Review |

I first heard about Titanium pins a few months ago when Kevin Ryan (whom I spoke to about his zipflex) released them onto the open market. The feedback from friends was very positive and next thing I know, Kevin very kindly [...]

Book Review: Between the Ideal and the Possible by NK Forster & Dave Best

Terence — Wed, 27 Jul 2011 10:00:17 +0000

Nigel Forster is best known for being Stefan Sobell’s apprentice from 1988-1990 and from 1992-2003 but he’s gone solo and was been steadily building with his own distinct style and sensibilities. I’ve always known Nigel to focus on quality and sound and his instruments are exceedingly popular with the Celtic [...]

1979 Lowden L25. SN 0118. Guitar Database

Terence — Wed, 06 Jul 2011 11:00:45 +0000

Lowden | L25 | 1979 | SN:0118

Luthier Facts : Name: Lowden Guitars Location: High Street Bangor (Co. Down), Ireland Currently: Downpatrick, Ireland Wait list: Stockists worldwide RIYL: Lowden guitars are considered to be the one of the premier small manufacturers of fingerstyle guitars. to [...]

1976 Lowden L. SN 1. Guitar Database

Terence — Wed, 29 Jun 2011 10:10:43 +0000

Lowden | L | 1976 | SN:1

Slotted vs solid headstock. Feature Article

admin — Wed, 23 Mar 2011 11:00:33 +0000

Dudenbostel 12fret 00045 … read more about this guitar here

S lotted headstocks are often found on classical and 12 fret guitars and equally often there are myths surrounding the effect of the difference in construction vs. standard solid headstocks. In this article, I look at the differences in tone, restringing [...]

John Thomas Interview. Xrays and guitars.

Terence — Wed, 02 Mar 2011 11:00:39 +0000

John Thomas Interview | 2010 | Features

Best known as the X-ray guy, Law Professor John Thomas has been a prolific freelance writer with an excellent eye for detail and turn of phrase. His latest works on Kim Walker and the Larson Brothers has brought him greater recognition from players and luthiers [...]

Muskox Designs’ Gypsy Pik Review

Terence — Wed, 08 Dec 2010 11:00:58 +0000

Greg Pacetti/ Muskox Designs | 2010 | Gypsy Pik Review |

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A Brondel B-3can models the 2 Gypsy piks. The J hook sits pretty on the left and the standard on the right. In front is a moosehide pouch. [...]

Les Stansell -Guitar Maker’s Path DVD Review

Terence — Wed, 01 Dec 2010 16:51:17 +0000

Les Stansell | 2010 | Guitar Maker’s Path DVD Review |

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Les Stansell is best known for his exceptional flamenco guitars crafted from Port Orford Cedar. His involvement with the wood is from harvest to finish and he [...]

Singapore Guitar Show 2010

Terence — Wed, 06 Oct 2010 11:30:24 +0000

T he Singapore Guitar Show was the first guitar show in Singapore designed to bring together luthiers, players and dealers all in one place. With both Classical and Steel strings, there were a wide variety of luthiers, guitars and stayles on display!

The show was organised by us, to bring [...]

1935 Bacon & Day Senorita S-6. Guitar Database.

Terence — Fri, 06 Aug 2010 11:00:07 +0000

Bacon & Day| Senorita S-6 | 1935 | SN:unknown

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