For those who haven't heard, the art of lutherie lost one of it's brightest stars this week. Thomas Humphrey died of a heart attack on Tuesday. Very sad indeed.
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| Author: | miramadar [ Thu Apr 17, 2008 8:53 am ] |
| Post subject: | Thomas Humphrey |
For those who haven't heard, the art of lutherie lost one of it's brightest stars this week. Thomas Humphrey died of a heart attack on Tuesday. Very sad indeed.
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| Author: | Brock Poling [ Thu Apr 17, 2008 9:39 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Thomas Humphrey |
That is a bummer, I have always loved his work. |
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| Author: | Mike Collins [ Thu Apr 17, 2008 2:15 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Thomas Humphrey |
I've met him and Maria his wife and their beautiful little daughter! What a shame-so young -so much to give! Instrumentmakers-take care of your health! This is a wakeup call!! Mike |
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| Author: | sharp_custom [ Thu Apr 17, 2008 2:59 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Thomas Humphrey |
How old was he? |
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| Author: | WaddyThomson [ Thu Apr 17, 2008 3:05 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Thomas Humphrey |
I think I read that he was born in 1948. What a shame! |
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| Author: | Evan Gluck [ Thu Apr 17, 2008 3:55 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Thomas Humphrey |
What a loss, one of my clients has one of the earliest Millennium classicals. Marvelous guitar from a great, great builder. Luthiery is diminished. Evan |
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| Author: | David Collins [ Fri Apr 18, 2008 12:59 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Thomas Humphrey |
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/04/18/arts/music/18humphrey.html Wow, this is very sad and surprising indeed. I only had a few chances to meet him at seminars and symposiums, but I know he was not only a fine luthier, but a very fine husband and father. Very generous with his knowledge as well. His lessons were my first introduction to french polish techniques. I wish the best peace possible for his family. |
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| Author: | Jon L. Nixon [ Fri Apr 18, 2008 10:21 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Thomas Humphrey |
Quote: Instrumentmakers-take care of your health! This is a wakeup call!! If you are over 50 or have a strong family history of heart disease, a daily 81mg asprin can reduce your risk of heart attack and stroke by 44% . |
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| Author: | Todd Rose [ Sun Apr 20, 2008 3:48 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Thomas Humphrey |
What a sad surprise! My heart goes out to his family. I've got two young daughters as well, so I can almost imagine what they must be going through. I only got to hear him speak once, but I have been much inspired by his work, as I know so many have. I give thanks for his great contributions. |
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