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| Author: | terence [ Sun Jul 31, 2016 10:21 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Calling for Gurian experiences |
Dear all, I am not so sure this is the best place to post, so please do let me know if it is inappropriate. I have been working on a Gurian Guitars database for the past few years, having inherited a wealth of info from enthusiasts like Bob Thomas. Recently I have managed to upgrade the page and system; in fact I am looking to expand our knowledge of Michael's guitars. I would love to hear your experiences with Gurians, if you were involved in Michael's workshop or having worked on one- ebony pins and all! Warmest regards, Terence incidentally, the database is here: http://www.guitarbench.com/guitar-database/gurian-guitars-identification-registry-2/ |
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| Author: | dberkowitz [ Wed Aug 03, 2016 8:14 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Calling for Gurian experiences |
I'd suggest contacting Michael Gurian directly, as well as Michael Millard at Froggy Bottom, who worked for him. You might also give Gus Wanner a call at Guitar Tex in San Antonio, as he has good knowledge about them. |
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| Author: | Mike Collins [ Wed Aug 03, 2016 2:22 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Calling for Gurian experiences |
1977; I went to Charles Fox class in Vt. I had a 76 S2M. During the class some of us trucked on down to his shop. It was a sat or sun. As we're examining a covered stack of Spruce this old Power Wagon pulls up & the driver yells "what the hell you doing" It was Michael. We told him we came down from Charles class to visit your shop & buy wood. He took us in & gave us a incredible tour of his guitar works. A shipment of Cedar tops going to Ramirez. At least 500 tops!!!! We all bought some wood. At that time he had $40.00 Braz. sets!!!! Indian for under $20. Neck woods -H.S. veneers, tops! etc.... All at a great price I have pics of his building after the fire. I'm not sure is sending to ya would be O.K. with Michael. I also have a price cat from the mid 70's Mike |
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| Author: | Haans [ Thu Aug 04, 2016 8:10 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Calling for Gurian experiences |
I have a note that Michael retired, and someone took it over. I used to get my outer Larson purfling from Gurian. |
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| Author: | jfmckenna [ Thu Aug 04, 2016 8:20 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Calling for Gurian experiences |
Not that it's relevant to this thread but I just finished last month a guitar built from mahogany that came from the Gurian shop before the fire. I still have a couple sets of mahogany and rosewood left which I purchased from the daughter of a guy who took building classes there back in the 1970's. For some reason I have seen Gurian's name pop up online a few times recently in and around other places on the net. |
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