bulerias1981
Oud Junkie
Posts: 770
Registered: 4-26-2009
Location: Beacon, NY
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Mood: John Vergara Luthier Lord of the Strings instrument making and repair
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Lord of the Strings opens
Hello fellow brothers and sisters in tarab,
Some of you may know me from bringing your sick old instruments to my small apartment over the last several years in the remote hills by the mountain
in Beacon, NY. The place in which I lived in such close proximity to instruments, wood, wood shavings and saw dust. A place where I couldn't prevent
saw dust from falling on my bed, or even in my arroz con gandules. Well I'm proud to announce that I will no longer be eating ebony and rosewood saw
dust in my food from my house, I will be eating ebony and rosewood particles in my food at my store front shop!
By some freak miracle or by cosmological accident.. this Saturday, March 8, 2014 marks the day a where a certain determined Puerto Rican on a mission,
whom specializes in a relatively obscure instrument know as the "oud" will be opening a commercial space to the public for repairs to all stringed
instruments. The grand opening is from 1-8pm. Come by and see it for yourself, its crazy! There will be ouds, violins, qanun, guitars and more for
sale. Drop off any instruments needing special care. I've been known to perform repairs, restorations, and even resurrections. Some instruments I've
made will be there, and some instruments which I've made and were sold will be on display as well. I hope to see you there.
Thank you,
John Vergara
http://johnvergaramusic.com/?page_id=521
Lord of the Strings/Beacon Woodworkers Club
8 South Chestnut Street
Beacon, NY 12508
Shop hours:
Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 11-8pm
Wednesday: 11-8pm
Thursday: 11-8pm
Friday: 11-8pm
Saturday: 11-8pm
Sunday: 12-4pm
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Doc139
Oud Junkie
Posts: 175
Registered: 2-23-2013
Location: Winterthur Switzerland
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Mood: oud-sick
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That sounds and looks great, John! What a pity that it's just a few miles too far from here to pass by... But I'll surely do if ever I come to the
U.S.!
All the best wishes for the new start!
Alexander, Switzerland
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reminore
Oud Junkie
Posts: 108
Registered: 10-30-2010
Location: Binghamton, NY
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john...wow! best of luck. i will plan to get in touch with you and stop by soon as i am up and down to nyc from binghamton...
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oudistcamp
Oud Junkie
Posts: 144
Registered: 5-27-2009
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Mood: No Mood
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Congratulations, John!
The shop looks great!!
Wishing you, and your kitty, all the best in the new space!
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Alfaraby
Oud Junkie
Posts: 796
Registered: 9-18-2009
Location: Holy Land
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Mood: Cool
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Oh dear John ! This's heaven. I keep dreaming of such a cozy corner where I shall calm down after retirement and spend my last days on Earth.
What a surprise ! You son of a .. oud. Kept this in secret for such a long time ? Not even a word ? Not a hint ? You vicious, wicked Lad.
Well, congratulation buddy. A big hug from your uncle here, who's temporarily stuck in his hometown, not coming to the opening, not seeing, not
foreseeing when he might cross the ocean to NY & drop in at your place. But one sunny day, some when in this life or in the next, if ever, an old
man will appear at your doorstep, blocking sunlight with his big stature, yelling at you: Hey John, ya sadeeqi, what's up chap ? That would probably
be your friend Jamil.
For the time being, I'll cross fingers and wish you luck and all the best. You deserve it. Keep your lovely corner clean & tidy, smile to every
sparrow flying around, listen to oud music, maybe some guitar masterpieces, great tenors etc. and make the most beautiful ouds mankind ever knew. Yes,
you can do it man.
I usually don't like surprises, but this time, I'll make one.
Good luck and great job
Best wishes
Yours indeed,
Alfaraby
alfarabymusic@gmail.com
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stringmanca
Oud Junkie
Posts: 224
Registered: 8-4-2005
Location: Martinez, CA
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Mood: Oud Moud
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Congratulations - nice coffee table! Too bad we're on opposite sides of the continent...
Best wishes for a successful business!
Nathan
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hussamd
Oud Junkie
Posts: 117
Registered: 12-18-2013
Location: Bartlett, IL
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Congratulations John. I wish I was closer to NY! I can see musicians stopping by for some tea and trying the instruments  You won't get anything done my friend
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SamirCanada
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Registered: 6-4-2004
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You have come a long way Johnny boy.
From the very bottom of my heart I wish you great success and that this experience be rewarding. Keep living the dream man.
mabrook w Allah y3atik el 3afieh.
looking forward to visit.
@samiroud Instagram
samiroudmaker@gmail.com
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jdowning
Oud Junkie
Posts: 3485
Registered: 8-2-2006
Location: Ontario, Canada
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Mood: No Mood
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Good luck and every success with this new initiative John - looking great.
BTW where is all the snow - we are still thigh deep in the stuff here in the (not too distant) 'frozen North'?!
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dss
Oud Lover
Posts: 11
Registered: 3-15-2005
Location: NY
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Mood: No Mood
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Absolutely fantastic that you are now have a store front open less than 30 mins away 
I remember seeing an ad you had up in a coffee shop in Beacon many years ago and eventually figured out that it was you here. I had to stop practicing
when I broke my wrist and have been wanting to get back into it again. My oud (Sukar floating bridge) pegs / peg box needs a bit of work so I may be
dropping by very soon.
I am also very jealous as I have been following your builds here for a while. I have been wanting to attempt a build myself someday -- have the
workshop lacking the time.
Congratulations!
Don
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hamed
Oud Junkie
Posts: 295
Registered: 1-18-2005
Location: Seattle, Washington
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Mood: Iss'al rouhak
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yes sir yes sir, congrats. I wish you prosperity in your new endeavor, next time I'm in ny I'll be making a special trip to your shop.
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Dr. Oud
Oud Junkie
Posts: 1370
Registered: 12-18-2002
Location: Sacramento, CA, USA
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Mood: better than before
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My very best wishes for a successful endeavor, brother. Keep the faith and don't let the dream die.
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paulO
Oud Junkie
Posts: 531
Registered: 9-8-2004
Location: California
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Mood: Utz
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Best of luck man ! The place looks great. Regards..PaulO
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MatthewW
Oud Junkie
Posts: 1031
Registered: 11-5-2006
Location: right here
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Mood: Al Salam
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fantastico amigo! best of luck to you John.
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mavrothis
Oud Junkie
Posts: 1674
Registered: 6-5-2003
Location: NJ/NYC
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Mood: big band envy
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Best of luck with your new shop. I'm sure I'll be passing by someday.
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