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June/July Newsletter

Summer started off very hot in our neck of the woods and now added a bit of  smoke... so grateful for our AC and humidifer that keeps us cool so we can keep on making guitars.  We had a lot of orders last year and we appreciate everyone's patience as each individual guitar makes it's way into production.

We hope you are all enjoying some musical events in your area - we look forward to music this summer and into the fall with the Sisters Folk Festival the 1st weekend in October.  Stay cool and keep playing music!

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We offer a variety of models from the Parlor/Size 2 to a 0000.  You can customize them with different appointments, sunbursts and special inlay.  We offer Honduran Mahogany, Sinker Mahogany, East Indian, Madagascar, Brazilian and also Granadillo, Koa, Walnut and Maple. 
We make special guitars for each client and dealer.  Contact sales@pktguitars.com or one of our exclusive dealers.
THOMPSON DEALERS
Stock is low at our dealers, but many are being worked on in production right now  - Check out what guitars our awesome dealers have in stock, on order and in process via our dealer updated list.
SHOP NEWS

Levi Carbonell-Weiss
Set-up


Levi's love of wood working started in high school wood shop, along with helping convert an old building into artist spaces.  In his early 20's he traveled across the country meeting many musicians and falling in love with country, bluegrass and folk music.   Being from the same music scene in Michigan, Levi heard about Thompson Guitars when Billy Strings ordered his first Dreadnought.  He also found out that Peter Rowan had a connection with Preston and  a few Thompson's in his collection.  Levi wanted to follow his passion of music and craftsmanship and so began the journey of investigating different luthier schools. 

He ultimately landed at Vermont Instruments with instructor George Morris.  George studied and worked with Charles Fox just like Preston did back in the 80's.  Levi's goal was always to work here at our shop in Sisters.  On a side note Jamison Owen who works in set-up and Levi went to high school together and both ended up in luthier schools at the same period of their lives.  Levi was so happy for Jamison when he was hired and has been after us for quite a while to give him a shot.  His passion for bluegrass, along with the skills he has acquired as a budding luthier, found him a spot here at Thompson guitars.  We look forward to a long and fruitful future with him supporting our efforts in the set-up department.
NEW INLAY PROJECT
We get so many cool requests for inlays.  This one was a tribute to the client's grandfather.  It started off with the idea of using an image of the maple tree from in front of the family home and ended up being the whole scene. What a beautiful heirloom to honor his grandfather with the last name of Thompson.  Thanks again to Simon's creativity capturing this setting in pearl, wood and stone.
NW THOMPSON FLATPICK CAMP
Coming up in this October
Friday 22nd - Sunday 24th

Tim May and Dan Miller are both seasoned teachers with many accolades to their names. Along with Joe Suskind and Dale Adkins there will be more than enough teachers for all levels of playing. It is a beautiful time of the year to visit and we have 3 camper slots available,
reach out if you are interested. sales@pktguitars.com
Dale Adkins will be helping out at our 1st NW Thompson Flatpick Camp in October.  He has been a supporter of Thompson guitars for many years.  His bio is filled with so many musical adventures as both an engineer
and a player.
ARTIST UPDATES
up and coming... Sierra Ferrell
Sierra Ferrell's authentic voice combined with her captivating style combines the past and the present. We were delighted when Sierra, Joshua Rilko and Austin Janey shared a few songs with us after a tour of the shop recently.  We are looking forward to hearing her play and sing as she travels the country with a special Thompson OM-EIA.
AUSTIN CITY LIMITS
All of us at Thompson Guitars could not have been more proud this week to see the live stream taping of Austin City Limits with Billy Strings front and center, singing his heart out, with his Thompson guitar he has worn in so well! AND by his side his talented band Billy Failing (Banjo/Vocals), Royal Masat (Bass/Vocals) and Jarrod Walker (Mandolin/Vocals) Read more on our Blog!
John Cruz has a style all his own. A Hawaiian singer-songwriter he engages audiences with rich storytelling through songs ranging from Hawaiian to blues, folk, R&B and more. Cruz is both a GRAMMY® and Nā Hōkū Hanohano Award-winner. Captivating guitar playing, soulful vocals and a compassionate, genuine heart make Cruz one of Hawaii’s most beloved artists. 
Click here for more of his musical history.
John Cruz with Jack Johnson and Jackson Browne singing one of his most beloved songs all across Hawaii and beyond - 'Island Style"
Jon Stickley, being an amazing music dad!! Check out his music on his website and his new single Death by Rainbow by the Jon Stickley Trio!
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