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Beard Guitars
From:
Maryland, USA
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Posted 28 Oct 2011 7:00 am |
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Howdy Folks
On Nov 15 (give or take a day or so), I am stepping back from the day to day operations here at Beard Guitars/Resophonic Outfitters. I'm not going away as I'll continue to work for Paul by representing Beard Guitars at a number of music festivals and trade shows. Hope to do TX Steel 
I approached Paul about this change a year ago and expressed my desire to...well, get out and play more music, meet folks and do some traveling. I figure I've got some "gigging years" left in me . I want to do it while I still have the inclination and the energy. (I'm older then you think)
I am still happy to answer product related questions of course. I'll not be able to provide timely information on sales, build schedules and/or
delivery times. Those questions are best directed by emailing parts@beardguitars.com or calling the shop.
cheers,
h
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Beard Guitars, LLC
21736 Leitersburg Pike
Hagerstown, MD 21742
301-733-8271
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HowardR
From:
N.Y.C.-Fire Island-Asheville
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Posted 28 Oct 2011 7:28 am
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| Howard,......I hope that you have the best of both worlds playing music, traveling, and being a part of Beard Guitars......it's always been nothing less than a pleasure dealing & interacting with you.....and I hope that we cross paths again in Dallas or any other place...... |
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Don Walters
From:
Saskatchewan Canada
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Posted 28 Oct 2011 8:48 am
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Joey Ace
From:
Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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Posted 28 Oct 2011 12:39 pm
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Hey Howard, the best to you (and Paul) with the new direction. Ya gotta follow your heart.
I always appreciated the personal/excellent service the both of you gave me. Keep us up to date on your adventures.
We'll meet somewhere on the road. |
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Sonny Jenkins
From:
Texas Masonic Retirement Center,,,Arlington Tx
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Posted 29 Oct 2011 5:57 am
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| Hey Howard,,,wishing you the VERY best of everything!!! Look forward to seeing you in Texas,,,, |
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Jason Hull
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Posted 29 Oct 2011 10:09 am
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Last edited by Jason Hull on 22 Apr 2012 3:33 am; edited 1 time in total |
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William W Western
From:
Canada
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Posted 30 Oct 2011 3:13 pm
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| Rumours have circulated for some time that Howard was given several years to come up with a thick luxuriant beard but could only muster a small, but dashing, moustache. Unconfirmed and possibly unrelated to this new announcement. |
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Howard Parker
From:
Maryland
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Posted 30 Oct 2011 5:32 pm
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Yes...Possibly unrelated!
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Howard Parker
03\' Carter D-10
70\'s Dekley D-10
52\' Fender Custom
Many guitars by Paul Beard
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Robert Murphy
From:
West Virginia
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Posted 30 Oct 2011 5:48 pm
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| Glad to see you are doing what you love. I know the feeling. Please send me an email or post a web sight where I can come see you play. Bob Murphy Smithsburg ,MD |
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Howard Parker
From:
Maryland
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Posted 30 Oct 2011 6:10 pm
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Thanks everyone,
You can track my comings and goings on the evil Facebook w/music on MySpace, YouTube and Reverbnation.
I know I'll be taking a more active part in IBMA (Int'l Bluegrass Music Assoc) and take on additional responsibilities at the big DE Valley Bluegrass Festival.
Many of my gigs are historically in the DC/NoVA markets. The rockabilly stuff is usually around western MD, So central PA and WV. My goal is is to have a steady gig for every guitar I own  . I have some more irons in the fire. We'll just have to see where they lead.
I'm not totally disappearing from the company. Paul is considering exhibiting at some major west coast bluegrass festivals and I have high hopes I'll be returning to the TX Steel Guitar Jamboree in March, even if I have to go as a "private citizen". That would be cool.
The "Beard Guitar" persona will still crop up here from time to time.
cheers,
h
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Howard Parker
03\' Carter D-10
70\'s Dekley D-10
52\' Fender Custom
Many guitars by Paul Beard
Listowner Resoguit-L |
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