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My inspiration for building my own

My grandfather built dulcimers, fiddles, and mandolins I have these instruments of his from when he passed. I have been building my own traditional bows and playing guitar for about 25 years. So I had the desire to build an acoustic guitar then I found these CBG's and fell in love with their sound so I got all the materials together to build one. I have a ton of exotic wood from building bows so I am now in the process of building some CBG's and a dulcimer or two. I just thought I would share his love of the art.

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Permalink Reply by Lester Harper on March 23, 2012 at 10:01pm

Sorry some of these survived a house fire so they were damaged a little in the fire

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Permalink Reply by MichaelS Country Boy Guitars on March 23, 2012 at 11:15pm

Beautiful instruments, your grandfather did a good job. The case is really nice too.

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Permalink Reply by Lester Harper on March 24, 2012 at 2:43pm

Thank you he was very talented and patient lol

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Permalink Reply by Ron "Oily" Sprague on March 24, 2012 at 2:21am

That's not fire damage; that's character and history! Just means the instruments will play with a smokey tone ;-). Lovely boxes, and that case is to die for. Your grandfather was very skilled. Great that you're continuing the family tradition. Of course, your name IS Harper! Thanks for sharing this.

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Permalink Reply by Lester Harper on March 24, 2012 at 2:44pm

I agree about the character but when he passed a few years ago I would have loved to been able to show you all how great they really were. He was an artist

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Permalink Reply by Lonman on March 24, 2012 at 4:43pm

awesome

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Permalink Reply by Clock The Wolf on March 24, 2012 at 5:25pm

My grandpa left me an instrument.

It fired .50 caliber lead slugs...

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Permalink Reply by Lester Harper on March 24, 2012 at 6:12pm

Ha ha I have those too..

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Permalink Reply by Habanera Hal on March 24, 2012 at 7:32pm

Hello Lester! My father was my inspiration as well. He was a true craftsman, though he did not make musical instruments. Your dad's creations are beautiful. Treasure them.