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I am continually amazed at how valuable the OLF is and how generous suppliers and experienced luthiers are in giving of their time and talents. I have to mention my recent experience with Steve Roberson of Colonial Tonewoods (I really hope he doesn't mind)!

Last week I posted a picture of a guitar I built for my son - the top basically imploded because of my lack of experience and knowledge. This guitar was special because my son and I flew up to Williamsburg to visit Steve and select the woods. Steve graciously and patiently showed us tonewoods from his extensive inventory. My son selected a beautiful set of Ziricote and a beautiful Sitka Spruce top.

Well yesterday FedEx delivered a surprise Sitka Spruce top from Colonial - even nicer than the original one. My son and I are overwhelmed with this extremely generous gesture. Thank you Steve and thank you OLF for fostering such a wonderful environment.
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Yep, thats the OLF way for sure!
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Yes, Steve is one of the "good guys" for sure.

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Steve is awesome. I bought the materials for my 1st and 2nd (still working on the first ) from him. He answered all my questions and gave me some tips. He's a first class guy.

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Steve is top shelf. He has really taken super good care of me in the past... And his BRW sets are just awesome.

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Yeah, nobody has BRW like Steve's...not even me!

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Hey Hesh thanks for the image bro, it's plain to see that not only is Steve a fantastic wood vendor, he is also a devilishly attractive looking fellow as well.

Who'd a thunk it

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[QUOTE=Hesh1956] Yep Steve is a class guy and he has always been very helpful to me. His BRW is second to none.

On the first scratch build that I ever did Steve offered to thickness sand my top for me since I did not have a drum sander yet.

When I have needed special consideration like color matches, etc. Steve has gone above and beyond over and over for me.

He is a very fine example of a guy/sponsor who genuinely cares about the success of his clients.

Ordering from Steve is so easy even a caveman can do it.......





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I think that is my photo that I took of Steve on my trip out there in June. He looks pretty disgusted waiting for me to pick out my wood. Actually, he was clean shaven when I started looking.

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Come to think of it, I remember seeing a couple of leg bones.    I just figured they were for nuts and saddles.


A highlight of my summer, meeting Steve.

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It's been a while since I've seen you Steve, Boy, you look good with a beard.

Always a classy guy!



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