Monday, November 23, 2009 East Central Illinois

Wall to Wall Guitar Festival Workshop: Wood and Wire: How a Guitar is Made and How the Guitar Made History

Where:

Borders Bookstore; 802 W. Town Center Blvd., Champaign

When:

Wednesday Sep 12, 2007 7:30 pm to 12:00 am

Description:

Can an instrument capture your soul and imagination? Tim Brookes explains the intimate relationship that exists between a guitarist and his or her guitar, especially one that is custom designed by an experienced luthier. In uncovering a legacy of wood, string, and pearl, Tim reveals a distinctive piece of Americas musical heritage. Local luthier Bill Roberts joins Tim with some examples of the guitar-making process.

For more information:

Call 333-6280 or 800-527-2849, or visit http://www.bordersstores.com/events/event_detail.jsp?SEID=190336

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