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Glen's Guitar

Glen Peterson

"It would have taken me years of struggle building probably 10 guitars to learn what I did in your class. Plus, I ended up with a great guitar!"

Glen Peterson now owns Peterson Stringed Instruments in North Andover, MA.

Jim's Guitar

Jim Russell

"I'm really pleased. It looks and sounds good. I want to say I really enjoyed doing the class with you, Tom. I learned a tremendous amount, and I appreciate your attention to detail and high expectations. Thanks again."

(L) Thomas Knatt, (C) Todd Reith, (R) Adam Zois

Todd Reith, Reith Guitars, Custom Luthier

"Tom, thanks for all of your time, attention to detail, and high expectations. I truly enjoyed working with you and Adam, and I learned so much from the two of you. True mentors !!!"

Todd Reith now owns Reith Guitars, and Custom Luthier in Denver, CO.

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Fran Lamalva

"I'm extremely pleased with the way this guitar came out. I was up until 1:30 a.m. last night playing it. thank you very much for all the excellent advice and instruction over the past year. thanks also for your persistent attention to the fine details of guitar making and for sharing your knowledge."

Fran sold his second guitar to Chris Smithers.

Jim Cole

"I'm quite pleased. All in all - not a bad first effort. Thanks again for the good lessons and the few phone consultations after the class... I feel the need to make some more sawdust."

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