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The Ever-etts
~ My favorite Page of the Website ~
I
have the best customers on the planet!
Brad
Paisley, Amy Ray (Indigo Girls), Don Conoscenti, Bebo Norman,
Kristian Bush (Billy Pilgrim), Matthew Kahler, Shawn Mullins,
Pat Buchanan (Hall & Oats, Cyndi Lauper), David Wilcox,John
Beltzer (Songs of Love), Rich Williams (Kansas), Frank Rodgers
(EMI Nashville)
&
I
took my new Everett just to show off but rehearsal ended early
and I had time to sit in the corner and play it.
The venue isn't large but will seat a couple hundred and has
a high ceiling. After I had played for a while the band leader
came over and said "I can't believe that little guitar
projects like that. I could hear it on the other side of the
room.
I sounded like it was coming out of the system." I was
actually trying to play softly so not to bother anyone.
Thought you would get a kick out of that.
- Vincent
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Richard
Hardin
with his new Everett Petite. I have know Richard a long
time. He has an Everett from many years ago , an Everett
mandolin, and I am building him an Everett Mandola.
Andmost importantly,
he has 2 Everett Guitar hats.
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Vincient
Mo
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Everett Alienzo 2016
Vincent
and Bonnie's baby announcement
with Vincent's new Everett .
Life is good.
2016
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Bryan
Craft -
2016
Bryan
withhis new Everett Petite.
Beautiful guitar to match
that beautiful voice.
We had a lot of fun. Thanks Bryan.
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"To me, a big part of the experience
was getting to make a new friend. It's really obvious that you
care a lot about the guitar and the people.
It feels very personal, and I don't think there are many luthiers
who would put in that kind of heart."
Jonathan
Wareham's Ted Talk featuring his Everett Guitar.
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My
name is Ben Johnson. I’m
a singer songwriter based in Minneapolis. I’ve
had my Everett since ’96. Every guitar shop I’ve
sat down in- I always walk out saying, “ I have
yet to find a guitar I like better than the Everett…
Truly, it’s balanced sound and clarity of articulation
are nearly unmatched!
It definitely has seen me through many things and has
co-created many songs! It’s my prize posession
- when people ask the question: “if your house
was on fire what would you grab first?”
I’d grab my guitar!
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Just
in time for 2015 (Jan.1)
Mark on the Big Island, Hawaii
has his first Everett on his knee.
Mahalo Mark.
"Hey
Carlos, Yesterday was a baaaaddd day, worst I’ve
had in a long time…came home ,
opened the grey case,
took out the Everett and played.
Everything melted away".
Mark,
that made my day. Thanks.
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My
buddy Shantell Ogden is
a singer/songwriter living in Nashville and working
in the music industry. She isn't afraid of 7th chords,
taking chances, and admitting that her Everett would
be
the one item she would take if
her house was on fire.
shantell's
music
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Ben
sent this kind note in 2015.
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Dennis
Yurong
Everett # 521 from Kailua, Oahu, Hawaii
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Debbie
got Larry's second Everett (Catalina) for Christmas. Wahooo!
What a Christmas gift.
That is a happy Moody Christmas tree.
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Kathy
Johnson's husband Jeff came and took a 6 day guitar
building class and went home with an Everett for his
wife. I think all three of us are feeling lucky!
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Eric
Norman has a new favorite guitar.
(Everett Sofia) Thanks Eric. The music is wonderufl!
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| My
long time friend Don Conoscenti in concert.
photo by Melissa Bugg www.donconoscenti.com.
This is Don's
fourth Everett , and who knows how many awards and contests this guy has won?
How many capos can you spot? | |
Big Daddy
in 'command central' of the Juggernaut Jug Band.
Yes they
do have a wash-tub bass, and yes they are really good. Be
sure to keep an eye open for these guys in concert. | | Chuck
and his biggest fan. //////////////////////
Chuck
loved his Laurel so much that he ordered an Elan. His Elan is featured in the
'construction / completed' section and shows off a little inlay that he cut himself. |
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| Tim
visiting the new shop. Tim
helps with this webpage and had me build him a big A.C. model a few years ago.
He plays a beautiful DADGAD Celtic style on his little Everett. Of course, Tim
is a "guitar nut" like the rest of us. Check out his web page: WoodSong. | |
Kevin
and Kyle in concert.
www.deepreasoning.com
Photos of
Kevin's Elan are at the gallery section. It was so much fun building his guitar!
Today he is in concert with his son Kyle. Looks like Kyle is also holding a 'fine
handmade' guitar. | |
Jeff and
Rhonda visiting the shop. Hot
guitar player + pretty wife + smokin' guitar = fire extinguisher. |
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| Leon,
with his O model, visiting the shop.
I
have known Leon for a million years. This is his 5th Everett. Thanks, thanks,
thanks, thanks, and thanks. If Richard Thompson had a car crash with Fiona Richie,
somehow Leon would come to mind. | | I
have a ton of respect for anyone who can make a living playing music.
This is Hank Berumen.
Another
Everett on order! Thanks Hank! | |
Scott played and
played and just could not say "no". Kind of like the puppy at the dog-pound
that comes up to you and hops in your lap. What are you gonna do? Thanks
Scott! | |
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| Chris
Everett
(singer / songwriter) got his Everett when he visited the U.S. a few years ago.
He took the name 'Everett' as his stage name. So, he is not related other than
being related to all of us with the love of killer acoustic music. Be sure to
check out his website and hear him in concert when in Germany. | |
Meet
Christopher and Carys Williams
the British singing sensation.
Carys has been listening to Chris play his Everett since the 'start of time'.
What fun! Thanks Chris. Chris'
new website. | | "Thanks
you so much for making the deal happen with my dad. It has taken a good 3 1/2
years of begging in order to finally get "an Everett." Honestly, I am more impressed
and pleased than I ever thought I would be." |
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This
is Darrell Jennings with # 1 of only 3 of the 30th Anniversary
Everetts.
I have known Darrell a million years and he ownes a
bunch of Everetts
(He is a killer photographer too!).
He drove down to Atlanta to get his guitar. We
had a blast!
He now has a business building
guitar humidors.
www.americanmusicfurniture.com
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We had fun, we ate
seafood, we drank wine,
and we built a guitar.
Scott took my 4
day guitar building class,
worked on this guitar, and later came back to
pickup his Azaela Everett. Judy
said, "Now I see who my
new competition is." |
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the Ever-etts keep spanning the Globe.
Here is Hartmut "Hardy"
Kathmann in
Torgan (East) Germany
with Everett # 223.
Hardy found
his Everett in cyberspace.
Looks like the guitar finally found
a happy
home. Hoorah! | |
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I
met Jason
Kostal when he took a
guitar building class from me.
What a great guitar player.
He has studied with all my heros. He sings great, writes great songs, and
has over 30 high end guitars
(4 are Everetts).
But that is only part
of Jason's story.
This is one interesting guy.
Catch him in concert when
you can. | |
Why
is this guy so happy?
Well Dan scored the last 2 Laurel 12 string for his
studio Range
Entertainment.
He also has a custom built Everett with his favorite
dog Maggie inlaid on the peghead.
Thanks Dan!
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Russia with a big smile.
Anton Anokin sends us a photo of our first Everett
in Russia.
Thanks Anton, it looks like this Everett has found a good home! Now
there are Everetts in the US, Canada, Japan, Germany, England, France, Switzerland,... |
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| Yep,
Mark Kunkle has a halo.
Not only because he is a good guy, but
because
he has had 3 Everetts. On this fun day he finally
got his first new one.
That qualifies for a halo, no? |
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Well, Tony Rose
bought a couple of my guitars a million years ago at the CAAS conferences that
I used to attend (Chet Atkins Appreciation Society).
Here
is Tony with the Everett he "plays everyday".
He was a great picker 15 years ago, I can only imagine
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Michele
Glisson got this guitar for husband Bob for his 50th.
(With
help from fellow Everett
owner Scott Stevens.)
"He
was absolutely floored to get this guitar. He plays it almost everyday and just
really loves it. "
Well, that's my kind of birthday! |
Shantell
year 2000 with her
first Everett.
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Craig
Griffiths playing a lulabye
for his biggest fans
(Yep, there are two
dogs there.).
A
dog lover like me, Craig has supplied my shop with wonderful acoustic music for
years. Thanks
Craig. | |
It is really an astonishing guitar. Perfect sound and perfect handling just
as esp. made for me.
The Metrocaster is probably the best sounding guitar
I had.
( And I have Goodalls, Lowdens, Howell & Forsyth, Eggle, Lakewood,
... )
best regards from Germany
Thanks Uwe !
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I must admid: this is not only an instrument - it is a piece of art. Even if you
don't play you have to look at it and discover
little by little those little
treasures you built in.
The instrument is extremely good balanced - no bases
no middle- or hightones prevail or are dominating the sound pattern. Thanks
Hans! | |
Hoots
was designed by my buddy puppeteer Chuck Robinson.
Of course Hoots is playing
an Everett , just like one of Chuck's two Everetts.
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"WOW
WOW WOW!!!
(I wonder how long it would take to wear the WOW keys
out
on my board?? "
Danny
playing The Valentino.
Does he look happy? Danny
Brevard
Please visit his great acoustic guitar
shop. |
Ed
Angelo and his "High Breed" Everett
Classic /Electric. We had fun
designing and building Ed's guitar. I say "we" because he had a lot
of input into it's design.
" Everything is perfect on this guitar
and I will have you know that the "soul" of the High Breed is and has
consistently remained ever-present and ever increasing each time I play it. The
action workmanship and attention to detail still holds true-to-form since the
day that I purchased from you back in 2005."
Thanks Ed!
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Greg
Davidson is a magician. He is fun. And he is one of those guitar players that
keeps telling you he is not any good while he plays something wonderful on the
guitar.
Be sure to check-out what he and his lovely wife (Jane Riley) do with
their talents. | |
Eric
Sutter with his new Everett Alienzo.
"I've been playing the guitar every day, and it's the best
thing I've ever had my hands on. My brother has played for many years at clubs
in Seattle and L.A., and he said he's never heard a sound that nice from an acoustic
before.
This guitar is quite literally
a dream come true! " Thanks
Eric and Ellen! |
"Hi,
Been a while. I'm sure you remember that night over 20+ years
ago when Pat Buchanan sold me that guitar to give my best friend
Jay at that Night club. How you showed up and surprised us both
with the story of the guitar and how the Indigo Girls were supposed
to have it. And how there is a sister 12 string. For my 50th
Birthday last year he attempted to contact Amy and see if she
still had it. A year and a half passed so he gave up when out
of nowhere Amy Ray E-mailed. She still had the guitar but rarely
plays 12's anymore. She wrote since we knew the importance of
Everett Guitars and we had the sister guitar that she would
sell it to us, after all, it deserves to be played. So the story
is full circle and we have #44 and #45. I learned how to play
on a 12 string and couldn't be happier! The guitar has been
around the world, played thousands of shows and found a gracious
new home. Jay plays his every day still and I can't put my Everett
down.
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Do
I have the nicest customers or what!
More
Friends and Customer Links
Bebo
Norman (singer-songwriter-guitarist)
Sherrie
Sneed (guitar collector - guitarist - quality pet supplies)
Brad
Paisley (singer-songwriter-guitarist)
Caleb
Caruth (singer-songwriter-guitarist)
Keith
Gehle (classical guitar - perforamnce)
Danny
Brevard
(high end guitar shop ~ occasionally Everetts for resale)
Guild
of American Luthiers (guitar builder's association - Everett member since
1978)
Association of
Stringed Instrument Artisans (guitar builder's association - Everett founding
member)
Guitar Foundation
of America (classical guitar association)
Gremio
de Maestros Artesanos de la Guitarra Española (Spanish guitar builder's
guild) &
so many more.
A thousand thanks!
The
best customers on the Planet!
Let's
add your link. More photos coming.
Kent,
I got married a month ago and wanted you to see my 'Groom's Cake'.
It's a
copy of my Everett ... Anyway, I thought you might get a kick out of this."
An Everett wedding cake! - Richard Hardin
Some
fun letters:
I've
had my (other guitar) for over 15 years, and over that time
it has opened up very nicely. But it doesn't even hold a candle
to my brand new Everett! When I strum the (other guitar), I
hear 6 notes. When I strum your guitar, it's like there's a
whole choir behind every string. I can't even begin to imagine
what this guitar will sound like in 10 years.
While
I was playing the guitar, I unfortunately had some stomach discomfort
- it began to turn and rumble down there. I stopped playing
to go to the bathroom and realized that my stomach was fine.
The rumbling was the reverberation of the guitar!
What
an amazing instrument. I'm just beginning to get to know it,
and I'm excited about the journey ahead!
Well,
as usual, my new Everett completely blew my clothes off! Here I sit in my shop,
completely neckid
and panting like a 2 year old dog in a room full of hot
female dogs ...
"I'm convinced that there are more luthiers
out there today than
ever before. But to put out a great guitar you have to have more than a
workshop
and power tools. None of the many luthiers with whom I have had
some sort
of contact make a guitar that plays as well as yours, nor do
they seem to
have the deep respect for "art" which is evident in your
work. If
I pick up a classical either the bass is too bassy or the
trebles don't ring.
I've yet to hear a steel string that rings like my
Everett. Last night, after
playing about an hour on my
nylon Everett I walked it from the bedroom to
the den. It rang all the
way, and that's a nylon string guitar!! Sometimes
when I open the case
on the steel string I expect to hear it still resonating
the last note I
played before I put it away."
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