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Location: Steeler Nation, Hudson Valley Contingent | This was just one of the two display areas and only shows about half the builders' tables in the room. (The lighting was too far off to get even a poor photo of the other room, but it was every bit as hazardous to your present romantic relationship.)
I love going to this event every year. You know how we always say that places should stock higher-end Ovations? Well this takes the core of that idea to a whole new level! It's a chance to wrap your hands around some truly world-class instruments. And even though I will never be able to afford most of what shows up here, I always leave with a deeper appreciation for luthiery and for craftsman of all stripes in general.
And FWIW, this event has directly led to two of my Custom Ovations as quite a few tonewood suppliers bring their stock to show and sell to the many luthiers present. Two years ago I found that incredible flamed Claro Walnut that led to my 1615-X, and last year I found some incredible figured Mahogany that now tops my re-built 1987 Collector's.
The lesson I've learned from those last two?
If you don't want to spend money, don't take any with you! Because there will be something there you badly want right now! Seriously, the G.A.S. levels in Woodstock over the weekend dangerously exceed BLEVE levels and pose a real and deadly threat to your financial well-being!
Luckily this year, I'm strapped. 
There are too many pics to link in one post, so keep scrolling, and I'll add the ones I would have purchased on the spot.......
.......if I was Bill Gates. 
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Location: Steeler Nation, Hudson Valley Contingent | I'll start with this one for two reasons:
1) It is the most eclectic of the ones I fell for. I would buy this in a heartbeat if I won the lottery or something....
2) No matter how many fine guitars I play, I'm still a sucker for roundbacks. Sue me.
Model 2000 by Bernard Lehmann, Rochester, NY, $10.7K
Certainly the most interesting round-back I’ve played. Ebony back and sides, spruce top, great tone for such a small body, and one of the more personable builders at the event. 
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Location: Steeler Nation, Hudson Valley Contingent | “Motif” oval archtop by Bryant Trenier,Suffern, NY, $10K
Something about the simple elegance of this design grabbed my attention moreso than the many excellent and more ornate guitars at the show. This guitar was just beautiful to see, feel, and play. Spruce top, Mahogany back and sides.
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Location: Steeler Nation, Hudson Valley Contingent | Bouzouki by JoeMendel, Chesterfield, MO, $2.6K
I really want a bouzouki. Now I really want and expensive bouzouki. LOVE the back on this one! It’s made from a wood called Tsalam. The top is spruce. The sound is seriously fine. 
Mandolin by Frank Finocchio, Easton, PA, $2.2K I looked at quite a few mandos, but this one just struck me for some reason. I like the understated point and the striking binding. Good punch and easy to play. Frankly, it was worth more than he was asking. IMHO. 
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Location: Steeler Nation, Hudson Valley Contingent | Here are the last ones: Harp guitar by Tony Karol, Mississauga, Ontario, I was too intimidated by the guitar to ask the price
I would have loved to hear someone actually play this. It’s hugely impressive just looking at the thing. The workmanship was fantastic. 
My favorite inlay, $17K
I loved the nautical motif of this guitar, but the builder was busy trying to actually sell something, so I couldn’t get any detailed info about it. The man does impressive work though, no doubt about it.
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Location: Upper Left USA | "If you don't want to spend money, don't take any with you!"
Amen!
I can hear the Joni Mitchell/CSN tune going through my head with a little twist on the lyrics...
"by the time I left from Woodstock... I was half a Million in debt..." |
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Location: Sunshine State, Australia | Mahogany as a tonewood??? |
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Location: Indiana | muzza - 2013-10-28 8:40 PM
Mahogany as a tonewood???
Two nice examples:
http://www.martinguitar.com/model/item/145-d-15m.html
http://www.themusiczoo.com/cgi-bin/commerce.cgi?preadd=action&key=1... |
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