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Topic: John Widgren |
Andrew Roblin
From:
Various places
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Posted 8 Aug 2014 10:27 am |
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I had a great meeting last week with John Widgren.
John set up my Sho-Bud barrel-and-two-hole-puller Professional better than I thought possible. In the course of his work, John went into great detail with me about what I wanted. And--this is a first--he asked to know my height.
John's passion and precision made working with him a delight.
John is also a very friendly, generous and flexible person. When I was delayed and couldn't get to John's place until 7 PM, it was not a problem. Despite my arrival at dinnertime, John spent two hours working--at no charge!--on another Sho-Bud I had with me.
And he gave me some excellent pointers on future directions for my playing. John treated me like an old friend.
I feel thankful to have met and worked with John Widgren, a wonderful musician, luthier and person.
Andrew Roblin
International Sho-Bud Brother & Sisterhood
Member #79, Janitor |
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Jonathan Lam
From:
Brooklyn, NY
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Bruce Algera
From:
Mahwah, NJ USA
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Posted 30 May 2015 7:10 am John Widgren
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From another satisfied customer (and friend), what they said above!
John's motto should be "Service above and beyond"
Bruce Algera |
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David Nugent
From:
Gum Spring, Va.
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Posted 30 May 2015 10:25 am
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| Never had the pleasure of meeting John when I resided in Ct. which was odd considering how small the steel guitar community is in that area. We did however have mutual acquaintances and he was always spoken of highly. |
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Bill Lowe
From:
Connecticut
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Posted 30 May 2015 3:26 pm J.w,
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Can't go wrong with John
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JCH D10, 71 D10 P/p fat back, Telonics TCA 500C--12-,Fender JBL Twin, Josh Swift signature. |
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Billy Knowles
From:
Kenansville, N. C. 28349 usa
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Posted 30 May 2015 11:09 pm John
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John does great work!!
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Billy Knowles
STEEL GUITAR EAST
Emmons authorized dealer and approved service technician
my web site: http://www.steelguitareast.com |
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Tiny Olson
From:
Mohawk River Valley, Upstate NY
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Posted 9 Jun 2015 1:41 pm
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John is a good 'un. A great guy, a great player, a great tech and likes fishing too!! I'm down with all of that!!
Sincerely,
Chris "Tiny" O. |
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Rich Upright
From:
Florida, USA
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Posted 10 Jun 2015 12:56 pm
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Yes; I can't praise John enough for all he has done for me. He was the first steel player I met in NYC, and the only one who took the time to help out a newbie (me) with tips on technique, tone, equipment, etc. Just the other day walked me through an adjustment over the phone on my Mullen. We're both motorcycle guys & have ridden together a couple times, too, up north & in Florida.
Harleys, pedal steel, & guitars. I mean...what else IS there??!
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Kevin Hatton
From:
Buffalo, N.Y.
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Posted 10 Jun 2015 3:32 pm
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| John Widgren, expert steel mechanic. |
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john widgren
From:
Wilton CT
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Posted 11 Jun 2015 7:18 am thanks
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Best always, JW
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Steel Guitar Services:
Live performance and recording. Instruments, repairs and lessons. Fresh bait/discount sushi.
(203) 858-8498
widcj@hotmail.com |
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Lynn Stafford
From:
Ridgefield, WA USA
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Posted 13 Jun 2015 5:55 pm John Widgren
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John is everything everyone above has mentioned and more. I'm proud to have him as a friend.
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Best regards,
Lynn Stafford
STEEL GUITAR WEST
http://www.steelguitarwest.com
Steel Guitar Technician (Restoration, Set-up, Service and Repair work)
Previous Emmons Authorized Dealer & Service Technician (original factory is now closed)
ZumSteel Authorized Service Technician
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FRANK MARIANO
From:
PENSACOLA FL
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Posted 15 Jul 2015 12:03 pm Pedal Steel luthier one of the best
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Back in the day when I lived in Nashville I had the best steel guitar luthiers work on my steels,now I live in Florida and make a yearly trip to Connecticut to visit family.I decided to bring my 2 steels to John for some work this year and man oh man I am so glad I did. He studied under Duane Marrs and I can honestly tell all he is a chip off the old block.His craftsmanship is second to none. For any of you North eastern players that need service THIS IS THE GUY.I also purchased a Zum from him that was set up to my exact specs and he mad sure it fit me like a glove.Thank you ever so much John.
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Evan Brower
From:
New York, USA
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Posted 20 Jan 2016 7:00 am
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| John is a great guy. I had him set up my Derby this past weekend and he was extremely detail oriented in setting it up perfectly and patiently answering all my questions. Great making a new friend. Thanks John for your work! |
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Jack Stanton
From:
Somewhere in the swamps of Jersey
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Posted 20 Jan 2016 8:41 am
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| Another satisfied customer here, plus he's a thoroughly reasonable human being! |
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john widgren
From:
Wilton CT
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Posted 26 Jan 2016 6:08 am Steel services
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Thanks to all for the kind words. I really appreciate all my clients and always treat them as I would like to be treated myself.
Playing wise, things tend to slow down during these winter months, so I can devote more time to working on guitars. Turn around times are very good right now and many issues can be resolved in a same day visit.
Again to all my friends and clients..thanks.
JW
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Steel Guitar Services:
Live performance and recording. Instruments, repairs and lessons. Fresh bait/discount sushi.
(203) 858-8498
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