| Subject: | Re: [RESOGUIT-L] Death of a luthier | | Date: | Thursday, March 8, 2007 21:22:16 (-0800) | | From: | Redmond Keisler <arkeisler @.....com>
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Bryan,
I too, have a reso guitar made by Jim Eudy. He was a
great GUY and a good friend. One of the best picker
in Arkansas. If you were ever in Mt. View, Arkansas,
you have heard Jim play. He was equally as good on
Guitar and Mandolin. We will miss you ole buddy.
Redmond
--- Bryan Dixon <bmd1130@yahoo.com> wrote:
> Most won't know Jim Eudy. He died Feb. 16 at
> Mountain View, Arkansas, at age 68. He was a maker
> of good sounding resophonic guitars, although he did
> this as a hobby/sideline and on a limited basis. He
> built my guitar in 1999, solid maple, natural
> finish, square neck, trimmed in walnut. And at a
> very reasonable price. (one of the best buys I ever
> made) He did not try to compete in any way with the
> professional luthiers. His guitars were aimed more
> toward sound than cosmetic, and he sold generally to
> tourists. Incidentally, he was also one of the best
> regional players around. My guitar was the last one
> he made, as he accidentally cut off part of his
> right hand, and that ended his building of dobros.
> But he continued to play, however, simply switching
> to a flat pick, and he sounded almost as good as
> before. RIP, Jim.
>
> Bryan
>
>
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Redmond is the Resophonic guitar player for the Keisler Brothers Bluegrass Band
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