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     J. Thomas Davis likes to spend his time in the workshop.  In the solitude of the quiet room, slowly working away at the wood, Tom is at home.  Over the years, he has mastered the instrument, and himself; for it takes a great deal of time, concentration, and patience to produce these guitars.  Along the way, he has learned some lessons which he likes to share with customers.  If he spent all of his time sharing stories though, he would hardly make a living.  So, at times, he lays down the wood and lifts the pen to write down the lessons presented below.  Tom's articles are posted here on a regular basis, so check back often.  We hope that this page helps you to get a lifetime of enjoyable playing from your instrument!

• "Removing Scratches From Pickguards"
  December 1, 2001

• "Acoustic Guitar Pick Ups"
  November 1, 2001

• "Protecting Your Instrument During The Winter"
  October 1, 2001

• "A Set Up Can Make All the Difference"
  August 1, 2000

• "Protecting Your Instrument During The Summer"
  June 1, 2000

• "Caring For An Ebony Fingerboard"
  April 1, 2000