Some of you might not be aware that Doug Edwards at Hill Country Stringworks has retired - here is the statement on his website:
http://hillcountrystringworks.com
"Effective the first of the year I'll be entering full time retirement! I've cut back over the past couple years but wish to pursue more time away from the shop. I'll still have some offerings show up on the website and mandolin cafe from time to time but will not be able to offer custom pieces. Between now and the first of the year I'll try to finish up on the many projects now in process. Many thanks to the support of my customers over the years. You're the best!"
I have been in communication with him for the last few weeks about an ebony McClung armrest, but I suspect he has not been able to make one. This is fine - so I contacted him about taking one he has already made to make things easier. I have not heard back.
So I guess my question is - are there any other ways to get a McClung armrest? I strongly suspect that the build of a McClung is going to be the best thing for me with its tapering.
Maybe I have missed the boat on this, and ultimately it is a good thing Doug is going into retirement to take time out and enjoy life :-)
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