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We are the original GUITAR EXCHANGE, pleasin' the public for 45 years. We want your business, we want your money, we want your guitars. We aim to please, and will bend over backwards to do so; just not forwards. Always buying and selling (and trading) vintage and rare guitars, amps, mandolins etc., with occasional emphasis on high end, late model and new instruments and amps. Serving players, collectors, investors and wannabes with equal flair and panache. All instruments guaranteed to be as represented. You can expect to receive an instrument from us set-up and ready to play, no excuses, unless otherwise specified. We are all about good service, great guitars and restrained use of exclamation points.

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Find the guitars and gear that light a fire in your belly.

Most people have never played a guitar that caused them to learn something new about themselves. I want to help you find guitars that make you come alive. You will create music, make friends, and find a deep and meaningful life in the end.

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I've been a player for 60 years, a collector for more than 25. I specialize in Gibson ES-335s, 345s, 355s from the 50's and early to mid 60's. Nobody in the world buys more 1958-1964 ES-335's, 345's and 355's and nobody sells more of them. I occasionally come across other cool gear that I just can't pass up like Fender tweed amps and the occasional SG, Strat, Tele, Firebird or Jazzmaster. Online sales only for now.

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New, Used & Vintage Guitar Shop in Brooklyn, NY

Tone Wolf buys and sells Vintage Guitars, Historic Reissue instruments, and Custom Shop models from the best manufacturers and boutique builders direct from Brooklyn, NY. Our goal is to offer a wide variety of guitar gear that is fairly priced and backed by integrity. Shop for guitars online at tonewolf.com or make an appointment to stop by our retail guitar loft next time you are in New York City.

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Save a tree buy a used guitar

Player Guitars is located in Music City Nashville TN. We have repeat customers from all over the world and we thank you. We work hard to give you the best deal possible. Don't forget we do layaways. 30% down and the balance in 45 days. All guitars are professionally packed and we normally use Fedex Ground with tracking. "Save a tree, buy a used guitar". I said it first.

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Fine Stringed Instruments and Expert Repairs Since 1968

Owner Buzzy Levine has been repairing stringed instruments since 1968 and supervises our repair shop. With Ian Davlin's protege Tom Sherm heading up this facility we are able to provide customers with very accurate instrument evaluations, repairs and restorations Complete restorations of vintage acoustics is our specialty. Fret jobs, Neck-sets, masterful touch-ups are all done in-house. Accurate Gig-Ready set-ups in a very timely manner is also what we provide. We want you to be happy in dealing with us long distance. When you call us you will talk to Buzz. We carry rare, new, and used guitars and other stringed instruments. (see Instruments in Stock) About 50% Acoustic, and 50% Electric. Our specialty is Martin guitars and other Flattops, Arched top Jazz guitars, and old Gibson & Fender electrics. Some of the new guitar lines we carry are Martin, National, Larrivee, Blueridge as well as some of the new makers. We carry new Amplifiers- Orange, Carr, Headstrong, Bogner, THD, Tone King. We keep a pretty good stock of new and used pedals. We had been a certified C.F. Martin Repair Center since 1983, until the state of NJ caused Martin to axe all 5 of it's Warrantee Centers in New Jersey. Write and complain to someone! We've been in business long enough to know that you the customer needs to feel good about purchasing anything long distance. We've been doing mail order since '81 and we want you to be happy. You get it and don't like it for whatever reason- just send it back, we'll happily refund the price you paid for the instrument. There's a 1 Day approval policy, but if you can't decide after a day, simple call and we'll extend that approval period for you We have a long list of happy and satisfied customers, and some of the more notable include: Billy Gibbons of ZZ Top, Keith Richards, Robert Plant, Sheryl Crow, Walter Becker, Pelle Amqvist of The Hives, Bernie Leadon, Mike Campbell, Jackson Brown, Cindy Cashdollar, Smashing Pumpkins, David Grisman, AC/DC, David Torn, Reeves Gabrels, Brian Setzer, Graham Parker, Emmylou Harris, Mary Chapin Carpenter, Jimmie Vivino, Conan O’Brien, Duke Levine, Peter Wolf, Jay Geils, the Mavericks, Arlen Roth, the Johnny Cash Band, Asleep at the Wheel, Jimmy Weider of the Band, Jimmy Gnecco of Ours, Bruce Hornsby, and Bruce Springsteen Feel free to give us a call with any questions, or come by.

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Quality and Integrity - There is no substitute.

Quality and Integrity - there is no substitute! Van Hoose Vintage Instruments was founded in 1991 and is dedicated to bringing the finest guitars and amps to you in an open, friendly, and honest manner. We specialize in archtop and electric guitars and are proud to be the first Henriksen dealer in Texas. We also locate and offer exceptional vintage and collectable guitars and amps. Also, don't forget to ask about the very special pricing on the last instruments from the Roots of Rock collection. There are some fabulous guitars and amps still available; the total is now down to 20 items including 14 guitars and 6 amps. Sales proceeds from these items directly benefit childhood cancer research.

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Full Line Music Retail and Vintage Guitar Experts

JimmyWallaceGuitars.com is owned and operated by Jimmy Wallace. Jimmy is a guitar collector, appraiser, dealer, and vintage expert with 40 years experience. Jimmy Wallace guitars, has been in operation since 1978. Jimmy is the promoter and producer of the Dallas Guitar Show and Music Festival, the largest event of it's kind in the world. Jimmy is very serious about consistently delivering high quality in the products offered for sale, and in providing optimum service.

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Your best source for fine vintage and used guitars

Thunder Road Guitars is here to help you find your own unique musical voice through fine used, vintage, and rare instruments as well as amplifiers and funky effect units.  With our store you will find fantastic customer service and a terrific vibe. Real people, offering real service. We are YOUR online source for fine vintage and used guitars. Welcome to Thunder Road! <br><br> We are an independently owned family business that thrives on great customer service and the love of instruments. Our passion for helping you find that perfect guitar or amplifier you've always wanted is second to none. We sell guitars and amplifiers to folks worldwide and have the knowledge and drive to ensure you are getting exactly what you see in our store or your money back.

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"Life's In Tune With A Well Strung Guitar!"

Welcome to Well Strung Guitars & Memorabilia! We are a brick and mortar store located in Farmingdale, NY. Our name has been synonymous with the buying and selling of vintage guitars and basses for decades formerly under the name "We Buy Guitars". We carry both vintage and later model pre-owned instruments. Reach Us: Call: 516-221-0563 Email: info@wellstrungguitars.com

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Greetings and welcome from all of us at Empire Guitars! Owner Jeff Keithline has been a professional musician for 40 plus years and an avid participant in all aspects of music making. When he and business partner Michael Goldstein opened a new Empire Loan location in 2006, Jeff saw an opportunity to expand Empire's modest vintage guitar retail business into the store he had always dreamed of. He hired two gentlemen experienced in various aspects of the music world (including current store manager Mike Samos) and together they laid the groundwork for actualizing Jeff's vision. Their goal was to create a space not just about selling instruments, but also about knowledge sharing and community; a place where guitar lovers congregate and musicians come to discuss the tools of their trade. Since its humble beginnings, Empire Guitars has grown into one of the best vintage and used instruments stores on the New England area. We specialize in vintage instruments from the turn of the century to the 1960s and quality used instruments from the '70s to today. We are always buying, selling, and trading quality instruments between the hours of 10am-7pm Monday thru Friday and 9am-6pm Saturday here in Providence, Rhode Island. See you soon!!!

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"Yesterday's Technology Today"

We have been dealing in used and vintage guitars and amps at the same location since 1988 We have been selling On-Line since 1997 We primarily sell used player-grade guitars and amps, but do usually have several nice Vintage pieces in stock

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"Nothing but the best and later for the rest" John Lee Hooker

Vintage Gear America is owned by John Nelson a native Californian and professional guitarist known primarily for having played lead guitar for John Lee Hooker and Eddie Money. John’s relentless interest in vintage gear eventually developed into his post-musical career of buying and selling high-end vintage guitars. Having grown up in a musical environment with a guitar maker father, John’s insatiable interest in vintage instruments and related information eventually developed into a high level of expertise. For many years John bought and sold only the finest high end guitars and rarest of vintage gear, eventually he opened several retail musical instrument stores in Hollywood, the most noteworthy and unique being Vintage Gear Hollywood on Sunset Blvd. The first of its kind Vintage Gear Hollywood was the cutting edge of what became the “vintage gear” market, a business model and vernacular that is now in use and considered industry standard. Since closing its brick and mortar doors a few years ago Vintage Gear Hollywood has evolved into Vintage Gear America an online version of this unique store is now open for business, welcome to Vintage Gear America. John Nelson

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Dayton Vintage Guitars and Amps

I am not just a musical instrument dealer but a player as well buying and selling instruments since 1969. We deal in quality vintage guitars and amps. Some of the equipment is higher end and some is mid range quality vintage. We don't normally deal in guitars that have alterations or refinish work. Unless it's something someone has to have. Condition and originality are our concerns. We presently have over a hundred quality vintage guitars and over 100 quality vintage amps. If there's something you don't see let us know and we will check our inventory for you. We look forward to doing business with you. And consider our selfs experts in over seas orders. Thank you & My best, Michael Giallombardo Dayton Vintage Guitars & amps Phone 937-613-0690

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Guitar Gallery - Carefully Curated collection of fine, handcrafted guitars!

We specialize in the sale of handcrafted acoustic instruments. Electrics & archtops too. Let us help you find your ultimate guitar! New & Used - We Buy, sell, & trade high-end, handmade instruments. 615-672-7733.

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Luthier / Expert in Paris

Located at 17 Galerie Véro-Dodat, an early 19th Century glass-and-steel arcade in the 1st arrondissement of Paris, the shop has a 50 year history in the market of high-end guitar trade and restauration. Galerie Casanova specializes in the retail, restauration, appraisal and repair of fine and rare guitars built between the 19th to the mid-20th century, European and American instruments alike. It is most notably the Parisian epicenter and one of the most renowned locations worldwide for the sale of gypsy-jazz guitars, and specifically Selmer-Maccaferri guitars of which we have sold or restored many examples over the years. As luthiers, we see to the thorough inspection, appraisal, restoration and set up every instrument that comes through our shop in order to guarantee our customers not only the authenticity of the rare find they make, but also that their instrument will be perfectly playable. Jérôme Casanova, owner of Galerie Casanova, has been working as a luthier for the past 30 years. Trained in the field of classical guitar making, he has built and restored many of these instruments during the course of his career and is the co-author of the book "1750-1950, The Spanish Guitar". He also works as an expert for several big names among auction houses and public institutions, such as Vichy Enchères, Drouot Enchères and the Crédit Municipal de Paris, and as such benefits from a vast experience working with all kinds of stringed instruments, from baroque and romantic-era guitars to electric guitars of the past century. We are also interested in the purchase of any vintage and rare guitars you might have in your possession - from any big makers such as Fender, Gibson, Martin, etc - as well as vintage amplifiers or studio equipment. Galerie Casanova provides a top class international shipping service, with professional-grade packing and insurance to ensure transactions go smoothly no matter where a guitar is being sent to on the planet. If you are around Paris, don't hesitate to call or email us and book an appointment to visit our shop so you can browse the moment's selection of rare guitars. À bientôt!

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BUY • SELL • TRADE • CONSIGN • APPRAISE • REPAIR • LESSONS • 1-888-407-2717 • “Life is too short to play a lousy guitar!” ™

Based in Nashville, Tennessee, Blues Vintage Guitars, Inc. is one of the premier buyers and sellers of fine, high-quality vintage & newer used fretted instruments, amplifiers, speaker cabs, pedals/effects, hard-to-find parts, music memorabilia, and just about anything related to the wonderful world of music. While new to Gbase, we’ve sold countless instruments and pieces of gear thru our retail location in Nashville and our Ebay online store, earning us hundreds of loyal, satisfied customers all over the world. Our experience and ability to research means you can feel confident you’re shopping with - and/or getting advice from - one of the best in the business. We’ve worked hard to earn our reputation by making sure anything purchased from us is exactly as described, with no surprises. We consider ourselves fortunate to do what we do, and we cherish every minute of every interaction we have with our customers. We’ll answer every question and address any concern. We’ll look for that special guitar or instrument because it’s what we do … we find stuff for people! So whether you're a player, collector or investor, you couldn't be in better hands with Blues Vintage Guitars, Inc. We’re easy to work with, and fun to talk to. Give us a call at 1-888-407-2717 or 1-615-613-1389 and find out what so many satisfied customers already know … that Blues Vintage Guitars, Inc. is one of the finest guitar shops in the world. And remember, “Life is too short to play a lousy guitar!” ™

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California Vintage Guitar & Amp is located in Sherman Oaks, California, in the heart of the Los Angeles film and television studio and music recording communities. We have been actively dealing in vintage and professional quality guitars, amplifiers and other stringed instruments in the Southern California area since 1968, and pride ourselves on being a guitar shop and not a big store. Our open, comfortable showroom has been the site of numerous TV commercials and video shoots. All our staff are musicians intimately knowledgeable about the brands we represent. Seth Mayer, our full-time, professional luthier, has over 25 years of experience and is capable of everything from set-ups to acoustic guitar restoration and classical guitar building. He is also a member of the Guild of American Luthiers. We are an authorized CF Martin Marquis dealer and full-line authorized Fender, Guild, National Resophonic and Eastman arch top guitar dealer. We are also a factory-authorized Martin and Fender warranty repair center as well as a Gibson Custom Shop and Gibson Historic Collection Dealer. California Vintage Guitar has been home to John Pisano’s monthly guitar workshops, which have recently featured Pat Martino, Herb Ellis, Ted Greene, Mundell Lowe, Laurence Juber, Phil Upchurch, Jerry Donohue, Howard Alden, Al Viola and many other noted guitar players and educators.

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Rare and Vintage Guitars and Amplifiers

Musician turned collector; specializing in Rickenbacker and Fender guitars, basses and amplifiers from my private collection

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Appraising, Buying, and Selling Vintage Guitars

​Welcome to our GBase store! At True Vintage Guitar, we are passionate about vintage instruments and the stories they carry. If you’re looking to sell a vintage guitar, True Vintage Guitar can help with accurate identification, evaluation, and may be the buyer you’re looking for. We specialize in appraising, buying, and selling Fender and Gibson guitars made during the golden era of guitars: the 1950s and 1960s anywhere and everywhere in the world. We empower private sellers with useful knowledge about the value of their guitar and help guitar players fulfill their lifelong dreams. Founded by John Shults, a 16 year veteran guitar appraiser and buyer based in Birmingham, Alabama, True Vintage Guitar specializes in helping sellers bring forgotten old guitars out from the closet and into the hands of a guitarist who’s always dreamed of owning it. John's worldwide travel to buy vintage guitars has earned him the nickname “The Guitar Safari Champion” by Reverb.com and "The Indiana Jones of Vintage Guitars" by City Lifestyle. We offer expert appraisal for vintage guitars, market based offers to buy vintage guitars, and a curated selection of the finest Fender and Gibson guitars available to musicians worldwide. Along the way, John sees it as part of his job to catalog all the fine details necessary for authenticating vintage guitar finishes, parts, and seldom seen rare features. Our 72 hour approval period is intended to show confidence that you’ll love the guitar you’re buying from TVG. If you're looking to sell your vintage guitar or are in the market to buy one, True Vintage Guitar is here to help. Our commitment to preserving the legacy of these instruments and connecting them with new owners makes us a trusted destination for vintage guitar enthusiasts.​ True Vintage Guitar | Buying Fender and Gibson Vintage Guitars Website: https://truevintageguitar.com/ Showroom: 2301 1st Ave N, STE 104, Birmingham, Alabama 35203 Phone: 659-208-7343 Email: John@truevintageguitar.com Stay connected with us on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/truevintageguitar Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/truevintageguitar YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/truevintageguitar Thank you for considering True Vintage Guitar. We look forward to helping you find or sell your next vintage treasure!

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From fine Italian violins and French bows to classic Gibson guitars and mandolins, Skinner offers fine musical instruments that represent the best of the luthier’s craft.

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Real Gear, Real Service...VINTAGE BABY!!

Emerald City Guitars was established in 1996 by Jay Boone of Seattle who had previously worked and managed various major guitar stores in the downtown Seattle area. Jay has a long history of performing and recording credits in the music industry as well as over 30 years experience in the used and vintage retail market. His goal was to establish the most respected and complete vintage guitar shop in the northwest. After owning and operating Emerald City Guitars for the past 25 years we believe we have achieved many of our goals.

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Best deals on Vintage Guitars, New Guitars, Effects and Synths.

Welcome to Rock N Roll Vintage, your favorite Online Vintage, new and used Guitar, Amp, Pedal and Synth shop. We buy, sell and trade vintage and used guitars, amps, synths and pedals. Call or visit our web site at http://www.rocknrollvintage.com . We have thousands of satisfied customers and ship worldwide. Next time you are looking for a great player or collector guitar, amp or synth please give us a call. We've been in business for over 14 years have loads of experience, we're always happy to chat with you or just stop by our Chicago retail store located at 4727 N Damen.

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Purveyors of Fine Instruments to Silicon Valley since 1965

Guitar Showcase was started in 1965 by the Eastman Family who went on to start Guitar Player Magazine and Musician's Friend. Barry Wineroth purchased the Store in 1968 and Gary Wineroth took over in 1987. Having been in the Guitar business for over 50 years, we are in a unique position to offer over 500 years of combined experience with Vintage and Custom Shop Instruments. Our Vintage Collection is a must see if you are traveling to Silicon Valley.

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Premium Vintage Guitars

All our gear, all in one home!

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Vintage Guitars & Amps since 1970!

Silver Strings Music was opened on Nov. 27, 1972, after Ed Seelig had been selling vintage guitars & amps to touring bands since early June of 1970. Some of the iconic guitars & amps of the last 45+ years have been bought from Silver Strings. Customers have included Eric Clapton, The Rolling Stones, The Eagles, Chuck Berry, The Who, Bob Dylan, The Grateful Dead, Carlos Santana, Aerosmith, Johnny Winter, Cheap Trick, Heart, Bad Company, The Allman Brothers Band, Warren Haynes, Tedeschi Trucks Band, Neil Young, Stephen Stills, Graham Nash, Poco, Jeff Tweedy, KISS, Grand Funk, Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers, Yes, ZZ TOP, The Beach Boys, Badfinger, Bob Seeger Band, The Cars, Daryl Hall, Pink Floyd, Rory Gallagher, Little River Band, Marshall Tucker Band, Three Dog Night, REO Speedwagon, Peter Frampton, Queen, Humble Pie, Moody Blues, Joan Jett, Dave Mason, Jethro Tull, Wishbone Ash, Procol Harum, Rush, Bon Jovi, Yngwie Malmsteen, Ronnie Montrose, Todd Rundgren, Tommy Bolin, Joe Bonamassa, & dozens of other touring bands! We also partnered to unearth the iconic Paul McCartney 1960 left handed sunburst Les Paul Standard, which we traded to Rick Nielsen of Cheap Trick first. Derek & Susan Trucks purchased one of Duane Allman's remaining 2 '69 Marshall 50 watt heads in 2011. Countless guitars & amps from us have become stage & studio gear. 1957 Fender Twin Amp #A 00005, which became one of Keith Richard's stage & studio amps, as well as a '58 Fender Bandmaster with 3 x 10" speakers, which also became one of his favorite recording amps! We have also custom made picks for Chuck Berry, ZZ TOP, Cheap Trick, & Johnny Winter. Custom made Seymour Duncan Pickups have been a specialty of ours for touring bands too. One of the first 10 Vintage guitar Stores in the U.S.!

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Specializing in vintage Gibson-made guitars and parts.

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GUITARS YOU CAN TRUST Richard Henry Guitars is one of Great Britain's leading specialists dealing in used & vintage American guitars with a particular interest in Gibson & Fender instruments. Tel: +44 (0)7779 265314 Email: sales@richardhenryguitars.com By appointment only NEW, USED & VINTAGE QUALITY GUITARS BOUGHT, SOLD AND BROKERED, FREE APPRAISALS, COMMISSION SALES UNDERTAKEN, SPECIALISTS IN ALL AMERICAN ELECTRIC & ACOUSTIC GUITARS, OVER 30 YEARS EXPERIENCE SHIPPING WORLDWIDE

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We try to carry the best in all price levels: new, used, vintage,student, and more.

We are two different enterprises run out of 106 Main Street in Tiburon, California: our own line of top quality, tradition-based Schoenberg guitars, and the store in which they, along with examples of other top builders of today and yesterday are sold and repaired. Joe Miller teaches private lessons and classes, and concerts and workshops are held. You will find details of all this in the related pages on our site. The Store: Our focus is patient, detailed expertise in selling, repairing, and teaching guitars and other acoustic instruments. We are dealers for Martin, Eastman, Recording King, Loar, National, Schoenberg, Santa Cruz, Pohaku Ukuleles, Wise Ukuleles, Kala Ukuleles, Michael Dunn, John Morton, Tippin, Asturias Ukes, and Seagull. We are brokers of many fine used and vintage instruments, such as Martin, Gibson, Epiphone, National, Dobro, Fairbanks, Vega, Washburn, Tonk Brothers, Regal, Oahu, Bronson, Larson Bros., D'Angelico, Lowden, Guild, Collings, Ditson and many others. Check our Current Inventory for the most complete and up-to-date listings. We try to carry the best in all price levels. If you’re looking for a beginner or student instrument, we will try to make sure your needs are properly met. Too often students are sold the wrong or unplayable instruments (example: selling a dreadnought or jumbo with super-high action to a 12 year old—we've seen it!). We set up every instrument that goes out the door, specifically to the needs of its new owner. Manufacturer of high-end flat-top acoustic steel-string guitars: Schoenberg Guitars are a traditional styled modern instrument, strongly patterned after the best features culled from an intimate knowledge of the American steel-string golden age. Especially Martins post gut string, fingerstyle yet pre big flat-picked guitar, when construction was light and open and necks were wider. Originally a joint effort between Schoenberg and C.F. Martin, today, the Schoenberg Guitars are built one at a time by the capable hands of world-class luthiers Robert Anderson, James Russell, Randall Kramer, Howard Klepper, Bruce Sexauer and John Slobod.

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