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Preston Reed’s Custom Bailey Baritone- update
Preston playing his Bailey custom baritone
Preston writes about his new guitar
I’m lost for words…Thanks Preston!
It was a real thrill to make an instrument for such an outstanding player. It was an adventure learning about his style of playing and how that translated into a guitar built to his specific needs. I’ll writing more about this process and how I made the guitar in the coming weeks.
Thanks Preston for such a great write up!
More info on Preston’s new guitar
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about 1 year ago
Just read the write up from Preston, that is really impressive, and you must be well pleased. Well done Mark.
about 1 year ago
Thanks Moyra I am:)
about 1 year ago
Excellent write up from Preston, Mark. Well done.
about 1 year ago
great mark, really pleased for you x
about 1 year ago
Saw Preston in Andover a couple of years ago. Awesome!
about 1 year ago
Congrats Marky – I know exactly where he’s coming from – the 12 string is a masterpiece!! Happy Bunnies…x
about 1 year ago
Thanks Jon- when are you bringing the 12 string for a visit?
about 1 year ago
I had to follow Preston on a live T.V set I had to do two songs and an interveiw . I guess I had nothing to lose after watching Prestons set which was instrumental .Paid full rate for his C.D .
about 1 year ago
Well done MR Wang. Quite right too. Hope you enjoyed it:)
about 1 year ago
thats how everybody feels mark….x
about 1 year ago
Thanks mate
about 1 year ago
Aye! That’s pretty much right!!!