Doug Wilkes has finished the 24 String Lyre Harp guitar. It just needs a slight polish and then the customer should be coming to collect on Friday. (I would like to point out that I have tried to reply to messages but YT won’t allow me to.. )
Doug Wilkes 24 String Harp Lyre April 2014
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Doug Wilkes Workshop Feb 2014
A visit to Doug’s workshop sees him working on two new guitars for Dave Cotterill, professional guitarist from Stoke on Trent. There is also an update on the 24 string Lyre Harp.
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Doug Wilkes Mixing Desk Feb 2014
I called in to Doug’s workshop the other day and noticed he had an Allen & Heath mixing desk leaning against the wall.
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Doug Wilkes 24 string Lyre Harp update Jan 2014
It’s January 2014 and the 24 string lyre harp guitar is nearly finished. Check out what is left to be done before the customer gets a phone call to say it’s time to collect.
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Doug Wilkes Workshop Jan 2014
Happy 2014 everyone. Take a look and see what Doug is working on in the workshop.
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Doug Wilkes Workshop Christmas 2013
I called round Dougs to take a guitar for some quick fret attention, and we decided to turn the video cameras on.
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Doug Wilkes Lyre Harp November 2013
Doug shows us how he’s progressing with the 24 string Lyre Harp guitar. The guitar is not far off now, and you can see all the individual components, and the detailed structure inside, including Doug’s own acoustic truss rod system.
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Doug Wilkes New Finished Workshop Oct 2013
Here is Doug Wilkes in his newly finished guitar workshop. Doug wanted it to be warmer, and I can tell you it was roasting during today’s visit. Let’s take a look inside…
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Doug Wilkes New Workshop Update 2013
Doug Wilkes shows us around his nearly finished new workshop. Hopefully this week he’ll be up and running because I want him to fix one of my guitars for a gig next week..!!!
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Doug Wilkes New Workshop 2013
Doug is building himself a new workshop at last. Take a look around with Doug.
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