Our Diane at a guitar show

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tippie53
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Our Diane at a guitar show

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One of my guitar spy's sent me a pic of Diane at a guitar show
nice guitars would love to play them
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I have a friend at a guitar show in West VA and his table is across from Diane's . Nice to see people move forward in this art
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And art it certainly is.
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Congratulations Diane

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Hi everyone, and thank you.

This was my first guitar show. I was stunned at the invitation.

I was still finishing the guitars the night before in my motel room, and honestly, they still need a couple of tiny things done. The inlay for the headstocks didn't come until the evening before I left. Murphy's law dogged me the entire time.

I brought half my shop with me, and thank Goodness. The saddle was missing from the mahogany OM. I brought saddle and nut blanks "just in case". I ended up cutting a new saddle, sitting over the waste paper basket in my motel room, using my fret remover, needle files, and sandpaper. The funny thing is that when I did a test fit, the action was perfect and the intonation was as good as it could be.

My guitars were played by a lot of people, who seemed to truly enjoy them. One person has fallen in love with one, and has made arrangements to buy her. I got to meet and place faces with folks I've dealt with on the internet.

I was the definite newbie, surrounded by beautifully executed instruments. I learned a lot and I even helped a couple of folks with French polishing questions. It was a busy day. I was very nervous, being around accomplished luthiers. But, I'm so glad I went. I gained confidence that I lacked, from attending the event.

Below are a few photos. I didn't take many photos, because I was so busy talking with people.
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atta girl
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Thanks John. I've come a long way since I visited you. It was only with your help that I've been able to grow as a luthier.
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WOW Diane, how special for you. Congratulations. You are on your way now!!!!

The guitars look fabulous!!!!
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Wow, wish I could have been there!! Very nice work, Diane!
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