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Custom, hand-built guitars and mandolins, restoration, repair and consignment for collectors and Bluegrass and acoustic musicians by Chris Oliver in Springfield, Illinois.
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Musicians and Revenue
Have you ever wondered how much an artist is making on the music you purchase? If you are simply copying it from your buddies… they make $0. Now that we have that out of the way. This chart shows average … Continue reading
Rogue vs. Loar and other Heresies
It is nice to see studies back up a hypothesis… NPR Article discussing Claudia Fritz’ double blind experiment comparing Stradivarius and Guarneri violins vs. modern violins. She is an acoustics physicist at France’s National Center for Scientific Research. Backup info … Continue reading
A model in the white.
The newest A model is strung up for testing. It is looking and sounding great even before it gets a sunburst. Your email:
November – Back in the Shop
With the porch project coming to close (except for the poor work done by our concrete steps contractor) I have had some time to get back in the shop. This mando should be in the white this weekend and make … Continue reading
25th Annual Greater Downstate Bluegrass Music Festival
Folks, the Greater Downstate Bluegrass Music Festival at the Crowne Plaza in Springfield, IL is just around the corner and a great lineup awaits. The festival runs Friday, Nov 11 through Sunday Nov 13, 2011. You’re too late for reduced … Continue reading