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Albany update

Posted: Tue Feb 11, 2014 9:37 am
by Peter Young
Hello all.

The Albany crew are still getting together. A few pics of some completed instruments. If you want more images of anything in particular, let me know.

A flat pack uke from John
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Peters Uke. Big Leaf Maple from the inimitable Tim S
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Fan fret Baritone from Maurice
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December 2013 we decided to have a show and tell for local instrument makers. A fantastic day that was very well attended and exceeded our expectations. People could talk to the makers and have a play. Late in the day instruments were showcased by some local players.

Umberto ..... a maker from Denmark WA and a view of some of the intruments displayed
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Maurice
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John and a sample of his ukes
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Thanks to Alan Warburton who instigated the whole exercise and was the one who started us off about 7 years ago. I did not get a good shot of Alan and his instruments. He is camera shy.
All instruments have been made within that 7 year period.

Regards Peter

Re: Albany update

Posted: Tue Feb 11, 2014 6:59 pm
by Kamusur
Gee great things happen in the west when you lot get together that's for sure, but how on earth are we supposed to pick a favourite out of that lot. :D pssst just a slight lean towards the fan.

Steve

Re: Albany update

Posted: Wed Feb 12, 2014 6:48 pm
by Trevor Gore
Lot's of nice work there, Peter. Well done to all involved.

I keep threatening to head your way some time! One of these days...

Re: Albany update

Posted: Thu Feb 13, 2014 9:32 pm
by woodrat
You Blokes sure have something special going there in the West....Muchos Kudos to you all!

Cheers

John