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Bedford Blues Fest

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At 2:35pm on April 9, 2011, Gary Simkins said…: Hi Tom,

I sent you a message. Not sure if I did it right or not. Just wanted to talk a bit more about your Big Bottom Bass. I may be interested in buying it.

Thanks,

Gary

At 6:27pm on March 27, 2011, Uncle John said…: Thanks, Tom. The bass sounds good and seems to have good intonation. I need a real bass player to check it out.

At 11:45am on March 26, 2011, Uncle John said…: Tom,

Got my fretless 3 string, 30 inch bass done. Seems okay to good. Need to get with a bass player friend to have him tell me what it needs to improve it. Thanks!

At 3:54am on March 24, 2011, charles kimbler said…: I am a real fan of your work.Love the fancy wood burning.Maybe one day I can sell a kidney or something and own one of your pieces of art.It would be great to have it on my fireplace with my others.Have a blessed day.

At 8:58pm on March 13, 2011, Uncle John said…: Hi Tom, Nice to have you for a nation friend. I looked at your photos and vids and remembered commenting on your 'Brothers' photo. Good vids, Nasty is very good. Your big bottom 3 string bass interests me as I am working on a 30 inch scale 3 string bass. I don't know much about basses.... Fun to see your back in the day photo and to see you now.

John

At 8:25pm on March 13, 2011, Roadkill a.k.a. John Maw said…: Hi Tom. Thanks for the friend request. Some very nice instruments you have made. All the best. John

At 6:46pm on March 13, 2011, Mark Bliss said…: Hey Tom, I was checking out the builds, nice work.

I have always craved something with that vintage Tele "twang". How does your version sound, in comparo?

At 2:01am on July 10, 2010, Steve said…: Really like that rustic vibe in your work. I would love to have one of those works of art!

At 10:05am on May 25, 2010, Keni Lee Burgess said…: It is alright to post your submission on the disscussion page too if you like, but please send your photo and contact information to kenileeburgess@aol.com.
It is much easier for me to keep this project organized. Thank you for your contribution.

At 9:10am on April 20, 2010, Robert Hynden said…: Thanks Tom, I love you homepage on here, especially the music. Very nice guitars, too! Bob H.

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