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these woods, in combination, produce the sound twelve coats ol' lacquer and six coats of sanding and feel thai Danny and I.inda wanted to achieve, sealer. Danny believes that too many coats of I'in-Thc inlays on Linda's guitar, angels and cherubs, ish can affect the sound of a guitar, were picked from art books by Linda and Danny

ancl incorporated into the neck of the guitar, The music will live forever demonstrating that in the making of a guiLar, work- Part of what makes Danny a great guitar maker is ing closely with the artist is a must. the care and effort that he puts into his work. But

Danny not only measures, cuts, glues and for ail the effort he puts in, he receives much more assembles his guitars, he also does all his own back. In Danny's words, "What I love most of all is inlays and finishing. A traditional acoustic guitar when 1 hear the music my guitars make. I just can'L made for lloyt Axton had the Lop and the neck tell you how proud and good that makes me feel." inlaid with sixteen angels cut out of mother of The artists and musicians who own Ferrington pearl, with a jeweler's saw, and routed into the guitars read like a Who's Who list. A sample of wood. performers who own and play Danny's guitars

A guitar's finish is also important, not only for include: Ry Cooder; Eddie Van Halen; Johnny looks, but for sound as well. Typically, one of Cash; Lindsey Buckingham; Jackson Brown; Nick Danny's guitars, acoustic or electric, will have Lowe; Linda Ronstadl; Eric Clapton; Elvis Costello;

■ Crystal Oaylc; Waylon Jennings; Hoyt Axton; and many, many more. Soon to be added Lo this distinguished list will be actor Brad Pitt, and ex-Beatle George Harrison.

"Laugh a little and have a little fun" Though noL rich, Danny is indeed happy. He goes to work in jeans and a tee shirt, he is friends with some of the most talented musicians and performers in the world, and he lives by a simple philosophy: "Life is not that complicated, enjoy it. Laugh a little and have a little fun. Put things around you that make you happy, Custom acoustic made for Elvis Costello. maple with spruce top, and you will be happy."

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Guitar for Hoyt Axton, curly maple with spruce top.