John Widman Explained

John Widman is an American luthier who makes high-end, hand-built guitars.

He grew up in the Asheville, North Carolina area.[1] After graduating from North Carolina State University (1984)[2] and working as a photographer and graphic designer, he turned to building high-end electric guitars under the name Widman Custom Electrics, from Arden, North Carolina.[1] Woods and hardware are specified by the customer.[3] Besides vintage-styled guitars,[3] he also builds electric banjos.[4]

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Notes and References

  1. News: Asheville area man creates custom electric guitars, banjos. Motsinger. Caroline. 21 August 2011. Asheville Citizen-Times.
  2. Web site: John Widman: Red & White for Life. Krueger. Bill. 3 January 2012. NC State University Alumni Association. 25 February 2012.
  3. News: An Eye for Detail: The Widman Set Neck. Childs. Zac. January 2012. Vintage Guitar. 148.
  4. News: Gallery: Montreal Guitar Show 2011. Dirks. Rebecca. Premier Guitar. 25 February 2012.

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