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| Author: | DanKirkland [ Fri Jun 12, 2020 9:40 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Anyone heard from Haans? |
Haven't seen him arouns much lately and all the pics from the old build threads are gone. Anyone know how he's doing? |
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| Author: | jfmckenna [ Fri Jun 12, 2020 9:53 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Anyone heard from Haans? |
I have wondered this too. I hope he is well. |
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| Author: | Terence Kennedy [ Sat Jun 13, 2020 1:11 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Anyone heard from Haans? |
I used to see quite a bit of Hans but regretfully have not been over to his place for over a year. He has pretty bad pulmonary disease and was on O2 last time we talked. He quit building and sold all his wood and tools a couple of years ago. I’ll check in with him. Thanks for the reminder. He produced some real masterpieces out of a tiny basement shop. |
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| Author: | doncaparker [ Sat Jun 13, 2020 5:50 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Anyone heard from Haans? |
I was lucky enough to buy his book when it was briefly available, and correspond with him a bit here on the OLF. Please pass along our wishes that he enjoy better health. |
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| Author: | SteveSmith [ Sat Jun 13, 2020 8:17 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Anyone heard from Haans? |
doncaparker wrote: I was lucky enough to buy his book when it was briefly available, and correspond with him a bit here on the OLF. Please pass along our wishes that he enjoy better health. Same here. Hans really helped me a lot when I was building my first mandolin, including all the measurements for thicknessing the top. I know he's been dealing with some significant medical issues, hope he's doing ok. |
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| Author: | George L [ Sat Jun 13, 2020 9:50 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Anyone heard from Haans? |
I've been cleaning up my work area lately and have found myself thinking of Hans quite a bit. I have both of his books on my shelves, along with a few sets of white oak that I purchased after seeing his amazing work on the forum. As his participation here declined, the community lost a valuable contributor of great talent and integrity, as well as a unique source of inspiration. |
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| Author: | jfmckenna [ Sat Jun 13, 2020 11:06 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Anyone heard from Haans? |
I didn't know he wrote two books. I have the Larson style build book what is the other one? mandolin? |
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| Author: | Terence Kennedy [ Sat Jun 13, 2020 1:36 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Anyone heard from Haans? |
I heard back from Hans He is weaker but can still walk eight blocks with Oxygen. Still kickin’. I hope to get together with him when conditions permit. I told him there is still interest in his books. |
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| Author: | DanKirkland [ Sat Jun 13, 2020 2:47 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Anyone heard from Haans? |
Terence Kennedy wrote: I heard back from Hans He is weaker but can still walk eight blocks with Oxygen. Still kickin’. I hope to get together with him when conditions permit. I told him there is still interest in his books. Thanks for contacting him and for the update! |
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| Author: | George L [ Sat Jun 13, 2020 4:51 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Anyone heard from Haans? |
That's great news! You're a lucky man to be able to pay him a visit. And, yes, one of his books is about guitar building and the other covers the mandolin . |
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| Author: | Brad Goodman [ Sat Jun 13, 2020 9:52 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Anyone heard from Haans? |
Many of my guitars are ladder braced and I learned a lot from Haans bout that style of building. He was very generous with his knowledge and he was very encouraging. |
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| Author: | J De Rocher [ Sat Jun 13, 2020 10:20 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Anyone heard from Haans? |
Thanks for the update. Good to hear that he's hanging in there. I very much admire his work and his photography skills too. |
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| Author: | joshnothing [ Sun Jun 14, 2020 5:13 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Anyone heard from Haans? |
Thanks for the update. I frequently visit his website for inspiration; his guitars are stunning. I regret not purchasing his book back when it was available. |
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| Author: | Bryan Bear [ Sun Jun 14, 2020 9:17 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Anyone heard from Haans? |
Terence Kennedy wrote: I heard back from Hans He is weaker but can still walk eight blocks with Oxygen. Still kickin’. I hope to get together with him when conditions permit. I told him there is still interest in his books. That’s good news! Thanks. |
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| Author: | SnowManSnow [ Sun Jun 14, 2020 8:45 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Anyone heard from Haans? |
I agree w many of you When I was a REAL noob he was VERY helpful. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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| Author: | A.Hix [ Tue Jun 16, 2020 12:55 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Anyone heard from Haans? |
Hans is a treasure in the world of lutherie, I am glad to hear he is still hanging in there! |
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| Author: | Ernie Kleinman [ Thu Jun 18, 2020 7:52 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Anyone heard from Haans? |
Did not know that he Haans wrote books. What are the titles ? just wondering |
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| Author: | George L [ Thu Jun 18, 2020 5:32 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Anyone heard from Haans? |
His books are Building the American Mandolin and Building the Obscure American Guitar. They are self-published workbooks with detailed step-by-step guidance. More info can be found on his website: https://www.brentrup.com |
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| Author: | Ernie Kleinman [ Fri Jun 19, 2020 7:33 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Anyone heard from Haans? |
Will check it out. TNX george |
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