Timber with a rich timbre
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Reid tunes up an Epiphone SG at his workbench. — Photo by Tobias Romaniuk/The Telegram
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Darren (Doc) Reid explains how he laminated several pieces of wood and incorporated a support beam from a 90-year-old piano to create what will become a custom-built fretless bass made from purpleheart, bird’s eye maple, mahogany, and other woods. — Photo by Tobias Romaniuk/The Telegram
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Lucille, a boxer, goes to work with Darren (Doc) Reid each day. The owner of Doc’s Guitar Repair and Custom Shop says it’s one of the benefits of having his own shop. — Photo by Tobias Romaniuk/The Telegram
Reid tunes up an Epiphone SG at his workbench. — Photo by Tobias Romaniuk/The Telegram
Darren (Doc) Reid explains how he laminated several pieces of wood and incorporated a support beam from a 90-year-old piano to create what will become a custom-built fretless bass made from purpleheart, bird’s eye maple, mahogany, and other woods. — Photo by Tobias Romaniuk/The Telegram
Lucille, a boxer, goes to work with Darren (Doc) Reid each day. The owner of Doc’s Guitar Repair and Custom Shop says it’s one of the benefits of having his own shop. — Photo by Tobias Romaniuk/The Telegram
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- Sassafrass
- - July 10, 2012 at 23:22:32
Doc's Rocks! Atta boy Darren! I'll have to drop in for a chat again sometime, been too long by.
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- Patrick
- - July 10, 2012 at 23:17:31
I've known Doc for awhile now, and I have nothing but high praises for him. I've hung around the shop on and off for 2 years now, and he's one of the nicest people I have ever met. Fantastic article.
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- Impressed
- - July 10, 2012 at 13:30:58
Fantastic article. Doc has been in this business forever and the recognition is well deserved. Best luthier around hands down.
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- Don
- - July 10, 2012 at 10:40:47
Hes the only one that works on my instruments..great luther.....
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- Robert
- - July 10, 2012 at 08:51:00
Great story! Newfoundland needs a lot more people like Mr. Reid.
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