[mplpost] Canadian Guitars

[Gene Wilburn]

On Tue, 29 Jan 2002, James Gordon wrote:

>  Hi folks-- THis guitar thread is a real eye-opener for me--- it's a thrill
> to discover that there are many more fine Canadian luthiers out there than I
> knew about---  definately a book to be written... I can add two great
> Northern Ontario makers, Glenn Reid and Peter Cox. I own instruments by both
> of them.. very fine work.... here in Guelph we have the best guitar repair
> guy anywhere, Mark Stuttman, he makes left-handed guitars...

Glen Reid indeed! When I pull my Glen Reid acoustic bass guitar from its 
bag, it always draws a crowd. Its unusual shape and lovely look keeps 'em 
guessing what it is. Black cherry body, white spruce top, looks like 
something Shakespeare might have picked at between writing sessions...

Gene

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Gene Wilburn, gene@wilburn.ca
Northern Journey Online, http://www.NorthernJourney.com

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