Category: Historical Makers

Dyer 8 x 2: Cataloging the Most Coveted of Harp Guitars

Jun 24, 2013

…in which I get us up-to-date on the continuing saga of all the known surviving Dyer Style 8 harp...

Jun 16, 2013

It’s now mid-morning on Wednesday, May 8th, the final full day of my France tour…...

Jun 14, 2013

I left Philippe in Amboise shortly after 3 in the afternoon of a spectacular day. I was headed to...

Jun 10, 2013

Besides the two public harp guitar concerts, the festival featured a small Luthier exhibit,...

May 31, 2013

At this midway point in my French adventures, I’d like to take a short break with a long piece...

May 21, 2013

Continuing my Paris adventure… Those of us who have long enjoyed the various Photo Reference...

May 5, 2013

Greetings from France! (via pre-scheduled post) Right about the time that this blog is posting...

Apr 22, 2013

I’m surprised that none of my early romantic guitar correspondents have said anything about...

Apr 14, 2013

This is a fantastic discovery and story that I’ve kept under wraps for a year and a half...

Apr 4, 2013

Having written well over 10,000 words about what a harp guitar is, I wanted to add just a bit more...