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Stan Rogers’ William Laskin Guitar – ? Canada Day Feature

Stan Rogers' William Laskin Guitar - ? Canada Day Feature

Many instruments pass through The Twelfth Fret Repair shop, and some are significant by themselves. On the occasion of ?Canada Day? and by generous special permission, we’re delighted to share these photographs of the late Stan Rogers’ 1977 William Laskin guitar (which is not for sale) and this story by luthier G. W. Barry with you. Stan’s Guitar Stan Rogers created a legacy of songs that celebrate our country and the spirit of its people. His musical and lyrical craftsmanship

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Twelfth Fret Repair Shop Broken Headstock Fix

Twelfth Fret Repair Shop Broken Headstock Fix

One of the surprisingly common events that brings instruments to The Twelfth Fret Repair Shop is a broken headstock.

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The Gibson Hummingbird

The Gibson Hummingbird

One of the true classics, the Gibson Hummingbird is instantly recognizable by its square-shoulder dreadnought design, rich warm tone, and distinctive hand-painted pickguard.

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2015 Loomer Walnut Parlour Guitar SOLD

2015 Loomer Walnut Parlour Guitar  SOLD

Here is a lovely Walnut-bodied Parlour Guitar from the shop of John Loomer in Darien, Connecticut. John has been repairing and building in Darien for quite some time.

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2006 Sergei de Jonge Brazilian Steel String Guitar (consignment) SOLD

2006 Sergei de Jonge Brazilian Steel String Guitar (consignment)  SOLD

This lovely 2006 Sergei de Jonge Brazilian Steel String is in very good condition. Featuring a German spruce top, Brazilian Rosewood for the back, sides and headplate; snakewood for the ebony-bound fingerboard, bridge, binding and trussrod cover, and mahogany for the neck.

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1965 Gibson Country Western (consignment) SOLD

1965 Gibson Country Western (consignment)  SOLD

This example of the 1965 Gibson Country Western is in good overall and playing condition. It has had its major service – a neck reset – so the neck angle is very good with plenty of saddle for action adjustments.

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