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Topic: Bill Hardin is back to building guitars! |
Andy Volk
From:
Boston, MA
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Posted 23 Jul 2012 12:16 pm |
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As many of you know, luthier Bill Hardin of Bear Creek Guitars suffered a horrible hand accident last March. I'm happy to say he's now back to building some of the finest acoustic Weissenborn-style guitars on the planet. The hiatus from his shop has left him hurting financially and he's asked me to get the word out the there's never been a better time to order a guitar from him. He instruments are both beautiful and wonderful to play. I've had one for 16 years and it just gets better with age. If you're looking for a luthier-made acoustic steel, Bill's guitars are among the small, elite group of the very best.
For those of you who can afford it and want something very special, Bill says "I am in the designing stage of a 20th anniversary model. It will be a series of 5 guitars made from 5 star Koa with the top back and sides bound in rope and abalone, 45 style, with a Hawaiian scene inlayed on the Headstock and fingerboard. The guitar will be selling for $13,000. and will include a Calton case."
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James Nottage
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Indiana, USA
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Posted 23 Jul 2012 5:08 pm
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It is a relief to hear such good news. I had heard about the accident, but had not noticed any updates. I would love to have one of his beautiful guitars, and hopefully will some day. Sounds like we came pretty close to having the opportunity go away for good.
Best wishes to a great builder!
James Nottage
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Andy Volk
From:
Boston, MA
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Posted 23 Jul 2012 5:46 pm
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| Bill aslo adds that he's still building the much lower priced MK mahagony models as well. |
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Liz Williams
From:
California, USA
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Posted 25 Jul 2012 9:30 pm
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| Mine was the last MK model Bill built before he hurt his hand, and it is hard to describe how beautiful it is, or the quality of the sound. In the 5 months I've had it, it's gone from a great sounding guitar to a legendary sounding guitar as it breaks in. It's extremely difficult to stop playing it even if I haven't eaten recently or need to sleep. It's that kind of guitar. |
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Kirk Francis
From:
Laupahoehoe
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Posted 14 Sep 2012 5:38 pm
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having lately been on lost on location and thus out of touch, this news of bill's recuperation is certainly most welcome.
i have the great honor to play -- daily, in fact!-- his 10th anniversary prototype hollow neck and an early kona rocket. just can't wait to see what the 20th anniversary brings forth!!
aloha, bill! |
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