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Graham McDonald in American Lutherie

Post by Stephen Kinnaird » Tue Mar 31, 2009 1:55 pm

Congrats Graham! The latest copy of AL has a great article on Graham, and his years in the lutherie trenches. Hope this sells more books for you, and who knows? Maybe a few more instruments?
Anyway, some well-deserved recognition, mate.

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Post by kiwigeo » Tue Mar 31, 2009 5:08 pm

Our Graham in the GAL mag???? Good on ya mate. Cant think of a more deserving person.
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Post by Allen » Tue Mar 31, 2009 6:31 pm

Great news Graham. My copy hasn't shown up yet, but I always look forward to reading it from cover to cover.

If you read all of the Big Red Books, it's quite surprising how often Graham pops up in them. Been in the trenches a very long time indeed.
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Post by Craig » Tue Mar 31, 2009 9:15 pm

A big congrats Graham , and well deserved :cl

We're a lucky bunch to have you with us on this forum


Cheers !
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Post by Kim » Tue Mar 31, 2009 9:53 pm

I second Craig,

Congrats on that bit of well deserved recognition Graham, we are indeed very lucky to have you with us here at the ANZLF.

Cheers

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Post by Hesh1956 » Tue Mar 31, 2009 10:07 pm

Congrats Graham!!! :cl :cl :cl :cl :cl :cl

I want your autograph M8! :D
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Post by DarwinStrings » Wed Apr 01, 2009 12:30 am

It must be a good feeling to have you efforts over the years recognised by a publicationg like it Graham. Well done, It can only be true love that keeps you at it for so long.

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Post by sebastiaan56 » Wed Apr 01, 2009 7:18 am

Good one Graham, I always respect your advice, your experience and know how show,
make mine fifths........
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Post by Lillian » Wed Apr 01, 2009 2:20 pm

OOoooo, I'm going to have to get that issue.

Congratulations Graham.
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Post by graham mcdonald » Wed Apr 01, 2009 2:50 pm

Thank you for the kind words. I am looking forward to seeing the finished article meself. I have only seen the draft of the words so far.

I would also encourage everyone to become a GAL member if not already. It is good for you



Ahh, fame. some of us have trust upon us :wink:
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Post by kiwigeo » Wed Apr 01, 2009 3:02 pm

Lillian wrote:OOoooo, I'm going to have to get that issue.

Congratulations Graham.
Now calm down Lillian...I think in the article hes got his clothes on :shock:

Mind you theres always the chance this GAL thing will go to his head and hell have plans to do a nude spread in Cleo magazine.
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Post by Lillian » Wed Apr 01, 2009 3:28 pm

kiwigeo wrote:
Lillian wrote:OOoooo, I'm going to have to get that issue.

Congratulations Graham.
Now calm down Lillian...I think in the article hes got his clothes on :shock:

Mind you theres always the chance this GAL thing will go to his head and hell have plans to do a nude spread in Cleo magazine.
Well dang. I'm not so sure I want it now.
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Post by Bob Connor » Wed Apr 01, 2009 8:52 pm

Congratulations Graham. Surely a deserved accolade.
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Post by Paul B » Thu Apr 02, 2009 12:37 am

Congrats Graham,

For those of you who don't know, Graham is not only an author in his own right, he was also a model in the Williams book. He's the guy with the beard in most of the pics holding various guitar parts.

Author, Model, and kick ass Luthier.

Good on ya mate, we're greatful that you'd hang out with us, nothing but respect for you here.

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Post by ozziebluesman » Thu Apr 02, 2009 12:59 am

That's great news Graham and well deserved. We are very lucky here to have you as a mentor and friend.

Congratulations

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Post by kiwigeo » Thu Apr 02, 2009 8:41 am

Paul B wrote:
For those of you who don't know, Graham is not only an author in his own right, he was also a model in the Williams book. He's the guy with the beard in most of the pics holding various guitar parts.
I didnt know that. The man truely IS The Phantom.....hes everywhere.
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Post by sebastiaan56 » Thu Apr 02, 2009 9:07 am

How about a scan..
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