I got off the phone with my buddy and guitar maker Andy Powers a few minutes ago. He met with Vince Gill before his concert in Escondido yesterday. He picked up the archtop guitar he made for me last year to show Vince. Vince played it and I guess fell in love with it (but it's not for sale). Andy has done stuff for Elvis Costello, Nickel Creek, Peter Sprague and Jason Mraz. He is an unbelievable player himself and one of the greatest luthiers on the planet. Nice to have Gill check it out - hope a little of his talent rubs off. Sam Maloof gave us the maple for the back and sides from 50 year old stock in his wood shed. Port Orford Cedar top. Sweet. Check out Andy's website on my links - he does incredible inlay as well. Here's a closeup of the fretboard on my other Andy Powers flat top Indian Rosewood "Creation" guitar.
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