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Meet the builder: Dave Stewart
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Author:  Anthony Z [ Wed Feb 06, 2008 1:05 am ]
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Monday evening I had the great pleasure of visiting with Dave Stewart at his home. There aren’t many of us Archtop builders so getting the chance to get together with as fine a builder as Dave was a real treat. Dave’s archtops sound and play the way a well executed instrument should and his finishes are top drawer. I learned a ton from Dave.

Dave’s shop is a model of organization. Not a square inch is wasted in terms of wall or floor space.

Dave thanks for having me out. Here are a few pictures of the man himself with two of his most recent builds.
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Author:  Anthony Z [ Wed Feb 06, 2008 1:07 am ]
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This one was my fav....Sitka top, curly euro maple with Koa bindings....very sweet
Author:  Anthony Z [ Wed Feb 06, 2008 1:11 am ]
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Here is Dave test driving one of mine. (He plays nicely to boot)
Author:  KenH [ Wed Feb 06, 2008 1:12 am ]
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Beautiful guitars!

I like the opportunity to talk to and learn from others as well. The biggest reason I like this forum so much.

Thanks for sharing!
Author:  Anthony Z [ Wed Feb 06, 2008 1:12 am ]
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Yours truly fondling what will be another fine guitar!
Author:  JJ Donohue [ Wed Feb 06, 2008 7:25 am ]
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Welcome, Dave. Always nice to have another Archie-Boy on board to keep AZ stimulated. Those guitars are beautiful and still keep me spell-bound each time I see one. IMO, it is the pinnacle of detail-oriented guitar building and some day I hope to take the plunge.

I like the shop pics and can see the organization and details that surely help to produce well-executed guitars.

Sooooo...out of curiosity, what are the tonal differences you heard between the 2 guitars?
Author:  Sam W [ Wed Feb 06, 2008 8:27 am ]
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Those are beautiful guitars. I had played guitars for years and never played a real acoustic archtop (electric yes but not acoustic) until the class I took with Frank Finocchio and Dale Unger. I've been hooked since. They have a powerful, penetrating, unique sound you just can't get with any other guitar.

Sounds like a great shop visit.
Author:  Hesh [ Wed Feb 06, 2008 8:35 am ]
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Excellent Dave and AZ!

Does Dave live in the metro (Toronto) area?

All three guitars are stunning but I have to admit that I am partial to the black one....... :P
Author:  Dave Stewart [ Wed Feb 06, 2008 8:53 am ]
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Thanks a lot Tony....it was great meeting!
And your guitar was just stunning! Hard to appreciate here just how powerful the strong figure, flawless finish & impecable inlay work is in real life.
Author:  Dave Taylor [ Wed Feb 06, 2008 10:17 am ]
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Dave,

You look nothing like you did back in '93 when you were pitching for the Blue Jays!! :D
Author:  WaddyThomson [ Wed Feb 06, 2008 10:45 am ]
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Camaraderie and beautiful guitars! What a life!
Author:  Bruce Dickey [ Wed Feb 06, 2008 11:07 am ]
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Thanks for the Pictures. We know you all had fun.

Sure miss those clapping hands..... hmmmm....

killer work fellas....
Author:  Alain Desforges [ Wed Feb 06, 2008 11:21 am ]
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Awesome guitars Dave! Thanks for the pics, AZ!
Author:  Steve Kinnaird [ Wed Feb 06, 2008 1:44 pm ]
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Great shots, fellas!
How 'bout some mores shots of the maple/Koa guitar?? :)

Steve
Author:  Billy T [ Wed Feb 06, 2008 2:43 pm ]
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Dat some nice look'in guitars! AT's are so cool! Image Image Image Image Image Image
Author:  Dave Stewart [ Wed Feb 06, 2008 4:39 pm ]
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Steve, there are more pics of the koa bound guitar here.

viewtopic.php?f=10102&t=15019&hilit=
Author:  Steve Kinnaird [ Wed Feb 06, 2008 11:37 pm ]
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Dave, thanks, that's just what I wanted.
Very tasty guitar, one that I will be doing in the not-too-distant future.
Also, quite nice photography!

Steve
Author:  JackBarton [ Thu Feb 07, 2008 1:42 am ]
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Those are great shots guys. I'm always excited to see archtop related stuff on here. Dave, I've been spellbound by the guitar in your avatar for a few days now. Now I'm even more impressed to see the others. WOW! Anthony, yours look's like an amazing build as well. Great work guys!
Author:  Guest [ Thu Feb 07, 2008 11:44 am ]
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Hesh, Dave lives but 1/2 hour from my place. So glad I made the connection with another archtop builder so close. This forum has certainly enabled an exchange of ideas -- though it is a real treat to be able to do it in person from time to time.

Hey Kinnaird - shush on the archtop build :lol:
Author:  Anthony Z [ Thu Feb 07, 2008 11:46 am ]
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The post above "Guest" was me. Dunno what happened as I thought I was logged in :oops:
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