Here are some links to some of our good friends and guitar resources:

Ribbecke Guitar Corporation  The home of the Halfling Guitars and Basses in Healdsburg California

Ribbecke Guitars   Tom Ribbecke's private line custom instruments 

Guild of American Luthiers  The professional organization for instrument makers and repair technicians. Publisher of  "American Luthierie - The Journal of American Luthierie"

A.S.I.A. -"Association of Stringed Instrument Artisans" -  The other pro organization for builders. Publisher of "Guitar Maker - the Journal of Instrument Construction and Repair"

Martin Miranda / De Erro Guitars  A great guitar tech in upstate NY, formerly head tech at Californa's Valley Arts Guitars

Artwell Gallery - A community outreach gallery in Torrington CT, supporting music, arts education, and a robust exhibition schedule for  fine arts and artists.

 TXvision - Home of Kimithy Vaughan - a great listener and devotee of recorded music of all styles, and a great human being.. Also the "go to guy" if you should ever need satellite transmission services of any kind ....worldwide.  Also one of the most useful "links" pages on the web

Jazzmasters Workshop - A great musical outreach program founded by the great jazz guitarist Bruce Forman. 

Nina Gerber - Home of probably the best damned accompanying and backing musician guitarist on the planet. A great solo artist in her own right.

Keith Urban - the re-incarnation of Roy Buchanan as a Tele Player....but Keith can make a Jr or  Custom sing, cry, wail, talk, laugh and sing as well.   All about the tone and taste.

Additional Sites to come!

Check back for additions as we discover new sources and friends. 

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