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Jim & Kathy Livestream Concert – July 27, 2023

As a northeastern Ohio luthier, I spend most of my time repairing, restoring, setting up everything acoustic or electric. When I’m not at the bench, I’m often performing solo or with my partner Kathy Lynn. On July 27, 2023 we

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Martin D-15 Side Crack Repair

As a luthier in Cleveland, Ohio I see a lot of guitars requiring some manner of crack repair. Large side crack repairs can me among the most challenging. Here’s how we repaired a major side crack on a Martin D-15.

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1964 Gibson LG-1 Restoration

Cleveland-based Rachel Brown and The Beatnik Playboys https://rachelbps.com delight audiences wherever they perform. So, when Rachel brought her 1964 Gibson LG-1 to the shop for a stage-ready restoration, I was happy to help. Here’s days of restoration/repair condensed into a

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Phone or Text: 440-570-7373
Bay Village, Ohio

2023 PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE



Tuesday, August 22nd, 6-9pm
THE DOGG HOUSE
33475 Lake Rd
Avon Lake, OH 44012
(440) 933-7000

Thursday, November 2nd, 6-8pm
SIBLING REVELRY BREWING
29305 Clemens Rd
Westlake, OH  44145

(TBA)
RIDER'S INN
792 Mentor Avenue 
Painesville, OH  44077 Telephone: 
www.Ridersinn.com (440) 354-8200






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