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May 18
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Custom Guitar Construction, Brazilian Rosewood Alchemist Guitar, G71

Posted by: cwoods    Tags:      Posted date:  May 18, 2013




Custom Guitar Construction, Brazilian Rosewood Alchemist Guitar, G71 Features: Alchemist body, Brazilian Rosewood back, sides and headplate, Sinker redwood soundboard, mahogany neck, ebony fretboard and bridge, side soundport, herringbone rosette, koa binding, Diamond bracing More images coming soon ... Learn more about ... Designing your own guitar See currently available acoustic guitars for sale Read more acoustic guitar reviews About the Lichty Alchemist Guitar ... If there was ever a guitar that could weave your notes, chords and intonations into pure gold the Alchemist just...


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May 12
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Wild at Heart Tutorial by Tom Gossin of Gloriana

Posted by: cwoods    Tags:      Posted date:  May 12, 2013




Wild at Heart Tutorial by Tom Gossin of Gloriana A frequent request to Tom Gossin of top country band Gloriana is "show us how to you play the opening riff to Wild at Heart". Over 3 million folks have viewed the official music video on YouTube. Wild at Heart helped Gloriana to stake their claim as a county music group consistently producing noteworthy lyrics and tunes and whose hits climb the charts. This short video features Tom in the recording studio with his favorite guitar, a custom Lichty Guitar, sharing a slice of the tuning and chords to Wild at Heart. A video from Grant Howard,...


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May 12
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Chechen Baritone Ukulele B50

Posted by: cwoods    Tags:      Posted date:  May 12, 2013




Chechen Baritone Ukulele B50 Features: Chechen back, sides and headplate, Western red cedar top, mahogany neck, ebony radiused fretboard, ebony bridge, slotted headstock, side soundport, pearl rosette, K&K pick-up, Grover tuners, Ameritage case This ukulele is a reflection of ongoing collaboration with ukulele master Kimo Hussey See images of this ukulele being built Audio Samples $3,975 ________________ Learn more about Chechen tonewood See all currently available handmade ukuleles for sale Learn how to customize your own ukulele See examples of custom ukuleles Ukulele...


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May 11
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“St John Sunset” on Lichty Baritone Ukulele

Posted by: cwoods    Tags:      Posted date:  May 11, 2013




"St John Sunset" on Lichty Baritone Ukulele   __________________________


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May 10
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High Praise from Austria for Lichty Custom Guitar

Posted by: cwoods    Tags:      Posted date:  May 10, 2013




High Praise from Austria for Lichty Custom Guitar [br] It doesn't get any better than an over-the-top satisfied customer! [br] To get whole picture on the evolution of this Lichty Custom Guitar you've got to go back a page or two to read how this all started. It really is a moving story! Click the image to read more ... Fast forward and check out the response of Florian to his new custom Lichty Guitar. Too, he has written and played a killer blues tune entitled The Lichty Blues. Watch Video [br] From Florian ... I got the guitar last Friday and have been playing the whole...


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Apr 27
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Custom Ukulele, Indian Rosewood High G Tenor U45

Posted by: cwoods    Tags:      Posted date:  April 27, 2013




Custom Ukulele, Indian Rosewood High G Tenor Features: Indian Rosewood back, sides and headplate, mahogany neck, ebony fretboard and bridge, pearl rosette, Indian rosewood binding, side soundport, slotted headstock, Grover tuners, custom inlay, hand-scripted poem on back See this instrument being built from the beginning Audio Samples    ________________ See all currently available handmade ukuleles for sale Learn how to customize your own ukulele See examples of custom ukuleles Ukulele Reviews Testimonials


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Apr 27
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Custom Guitar Construction, Alchemist G70

Posted by: cwoods    Tags:      Posted date:  April 27, 2013




Custom Guitar Construction, Alchemist G70 Features: Alchemist body, Cocobolo back, sides and headplate, mahogany neck, Sinker redwood top, pearl rosette and binding around headplate, side soundport, fossilized  bone nut and saddle More images coming soon ... ____________________ ________ See and hear all currently available handmade acoustic guitars for sale Learn how to customize your own guitar online See examples of custom acoustic guitars  


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Apr 26
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Custom Ukulele, Cocobolo Low G Tenor Ukulele

Posted by: cwoods    Tags:  ,     Posted date:  April 26, 2013




Custom Ukulele, Cocobolo Low G Tenor Ukulele Features: Cocobolo back, sides and headplate, Sinker redwood top, mahogany neck with center stripe, ebony fretboard and bridge, Paua Abalone and maple rosette, koa binding, side soundport, slotted headstock, Grover tuners, custom inlay, Ameritage case See this instrument being built from the beginning Audio Samples   ________________ See all currently available handmade ukuleles for sale Learn how to customize your own ukulele See examples of custom ukuleles Ukulele Reviews Testimonials


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Apr 23
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Baritone Ukulele Construction, Chechen U50

Posted by: cwoods    Tags:      Posted date:  April 23, 2013




Baritone Ukulele Construction, Chechen U50 Features: Chechen back, sides and headplate, Western red cedar top, mahogany neck, ebony radiused fretboard and bridge, slotted headstock, side soundport, pearl rosette, K&K pick-up This ukulele is a reflection of ongoing collaboration with ukulele master Kimo Hussey See images of the completed ukulele ... ________________ Learn more about Chechen tonewood See all currently available handmade ukuleles for sale Learn how to customize your own ukulele See examples of custom ukuleles Ukulele Reviews Testimonials


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Apr 23
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Guitarbench Magazine Issue 6 Features Lichty Guitars

Posted by: cwoods    Tags:      Posted date:  April 23, 2013




Guitarbench magazine Issue 6 Features Lichty Guitars The latest issue (issue 6) of Guitarbench magazine is out and it features over 100 pages of quality content for guitar enthusiasts. A subscription to the 2013 issue is just $8 and many of the past issues are available free via download. Every issue of this online publication features mouth-watering photography of some of the best guitars on the market, great interviews with luthiers, a tonewood database and more. This publication represents a labor of love by Terence Tan and his team and we highly recommend guitar lovers support this project...


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Apr 21
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Cocobolo Baritone Ukulele B46

Posted by: cwoods    Tags:      Posted date:  April 21, 2013




Cocobolo Baritone Ukulele B46 - Sinker Redwood Top Features: Baritone body, Cocobolo back, sides and headplate, Sinker redwood top, koa binding, Spanish cedar neck, camel bone nut and saddle, ebony fretboard and bridge, Pearl rosette, Grover tuners See images of this instrument being built Audio Sample   $3,625 _____________ See all currently available handmade ukuleles for sale Learn how to customize your own ukulele See examples of custom ukuleles Ukulele Reviews Testimonials


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Apr 12
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Brazilian Rosewood Tenor Ukulele, Sinker Redwood T47

Posted by: cwoods    Tags:      Posted date:  April 12, 2013




Brazilian Rosewood Tenor Ukulele, Sinker Redwood T47 Features: Brazilian Rosewood back, sides and headplate, Sinker redwood top, mahogany neck, radius fretboard, ebony fretboard and bridge, Paua Abalone rosette, koa binding, side soundport, slotted headstock, Ameritage case See images of this Brazilian rosewood tenor ukulele construction SOLD Audio Sample   This ukulele is part of an ongoing collaboration with Hawaiian ukulele master Kimo Hussey ________________ See gallery of Lichty Brazilian Rosewood Instruments See all currently available handmade ukuleles for sale Learn...


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Apr 10
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Tenor Ziricote Ukulele construction U49

Posted by: cwoods    Tags:      Posted date:  April 10, 2013




Tenor Ziricote Ukulele construction U49 Features: Ziricote back, sides and headplate, Carpathian spruce top, mahogany neck, ebony radiused fretboard and bridge, slotted headstock, side soundport, pearl rosette, K&K pick-up, Ameritage case Available to ship early May: $3,975 More images coming soon ... ________________ Learn more about Ziricote tonewood See all currently available handmade ukuleles for sale Learn how to customize your own ukulele See examples of custom ukuleles Ukulele Reviews Testimonials


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Apr 09
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Curly Koa Tonewoods – The Source for Great Koa Tonewood

Posted by: cwoods    Tags:      Posted date:  April 9, 2013




Curly Koa Tonewoods - The Source for Great Koa Tonewood The gifts from our recent trip to Hawaii keep on giving and we'd like to give back. One way to do that is to spread the word about great folks who are in one way or another a part of the Hawaiian ukulele community. Case in point - Brett Barton. Literally the hour before we were scheduled to check in at the airport on Kauai for our trip home we managed a drive out to meet Brett Barton, owner of Curly Koa Tonewoods. Brett dropped what he was doing to meet with us and to show us around his shop. We are always on the hunt for the very highest...


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Apr 09
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Chechen Guitar – Custom OM Guitar G69

Posted by: cwoods    Tags:      Posted date:  April 9, 2013




Chechen Guitar - Custom OM Guitar G69 The majority of instruments Jay builds are custom built to the detailed specifications of each buyer. One of the reasons we limit outside sales of our guitars to a very small number of dealers is that we love getting to know the musicians who play our instruments. The co-creation that happens with each individual player is part of the magic and joy. A few months back Jay got an email from a gentleman in Austria. His inquiry was heart-felt, poetic and deeply touching. Here is where the journey began ... Dear Jay,  Would you do me the invaluable favor...


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Apr 07
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Custom Acoustic Guitar, Cocobolo Alchemist G68

Posted by: cwoods    Tags:      Posted date:  April 7, 2013




Custom Acoustic Guitar, Cocobolo Alchemist G68 See this guitar being constructed from the beginning Features: Alchemist body style, Cocobolo back, sides and headplate, Western Red cedar top, mahogany neck, koa binding, ebony fretboard bound with maple binding, ebony bridge Audio Samples:  Learn more about ... Designing your own guitar One of our favorite woods - Cocobolo See currently available acoustic guitars for sale Read more acoustic guitar reviews About the Lichty Alchemist Guitar ... If there was ever a guitar that could weave your notes, chords and intonations into pure...


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Mar 31
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Handcrafted Ukuleles from Lichty Guitars – April 2013

Posted by: cwoods    Tags:  ,     Posted date:  March 31, 2013




Handcrafted Ukuleles from Lichty Guitars - April 2013 Jay currently builds concert, tenor and baritone ukuleles. While the majority of Lichty instruments are built for custom orders, we strive to have a limited number of handcrafted ukuleles available for immediate sale. What is really special about these "non-custom" instruments is that Jay works in the shop building each with whatever combination of woods and designs he feels personally inspired to craft. (There are no "standard Lichty models" to choose from.) The results are always heirloom quality instruments that are stunning visually and acoustically. Our...


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Mar 28
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Life in our Foothills Lichty Guitars Feature

Posted by: cwoods    Tags:      Posted date:  March 28, 2013




Life in our Foothills Lichty Guitars' Feature Life in our Foothills is a monthly publication that captures the happenings, the personalities and the joys of living in the foothills of the Carolinas. The April 2013 issue is packed with great info, features wonderful photography by Erik Olsen and just so happens to feature an article entitled "Lichty Guitars Go Global." The article highlights our recent trip to Hawaii, the gifts of our friendship with the wonderful Kimo Hussey and the path of success that we are so grateful to be traveling. ________________________ Read the entire publication...


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Mar 27
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International Guitar Month 2013

Posted by: cwoods    Tags:      Posted date:  March 27, 2013




International Guitar Month 2013 April is International Guitar Month. Here are ten ways to celebrate this month for guitarists: 1. Ever dreamed of building your own guitar? If so, maybe now is the time! Book your spot in the June 2013 small group guitar building workshop at Lichty Guitars. 2. April 17th marks the kick-off for the 2013 Lichty Guitar Raffle to benefit the non-profit organization LEAF. This year's raffle guitar is a beautiful Ambrosia Maple Dreadnought. Tickets are just $10! Learn more about how to win a guitar in 2013 ... 3. Expand your musical horizons by becoming...


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Mar 22
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Ziricote Tonewood – brief profile

Posted by: cwoods    Tags:      Posted date:  March 22, 2013




Ziricote Tonewood - brief profile [br] From one of our favorite tonewood suppliers - RC Tonewoods: Ziricote Botanical Name: (Cordia dodecandra) From Mexico. Ziricote is most striking in appearance, much like Brazilian Rosewood with "spider-webbing" but in shades of greys and olive greens with black rather than reds with black. Always visually stunning. It is heavier than most rosewoods but both its tonal and aesthetic qualities are great. [br] ______________________ There really is nothing like ziricote. Dramatic, rich, dense. The figure is gorgeous and the sound is similar...


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